Math - Problem Solving : Equations and Expressions

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Mathematical Explanation shows Explanation shows Explanation shows Explanation shows
Concepts complete substantial some understanding very limited
understanding of the understanding of the of the mathematical understanding of the
mathematical mathematical concepts needed to underlying concepts
concepts used to concepts used to solve the problem(s). needed to solve the
solve the problem(s). solve the problem(s). problem(s) OR is not
written.

Use of Student always Student typically Student sometimes Student rarely listens
Manipulatives listens and follows listens and follows listens and follows and often "plays"
directions and only directions and uses directions and uses with the
uses manipulatives manipulatives as manipulatives manipulatives
as instructed. instructed most of appropriately when instead of using
the time. reminded. them as instructed.

Explanation Explanation is Explanation is clear. Explanation is a little Explanation is

detailed and clear. difficult to difficult to
understand, but understand and is
includes critical missing several
components. components OR was
not included.

Checking Work Work is checked by Work is checked by Work is checked, but Work is not checked.
using equations and using one method, checked answer
using pictures. answer matches does not match
Checked work from working out answer from working
matches answer problem. the problem out.
from working out the
problem.