Evaluation


Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

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Exemplary

4

Score

Mathematical Concepts (excel assignment)

Explanation shows very limited understanding of the underlying concepts needed to solve the problem(s) - OR was not included. Group appears to have little knowledge about the facts in the budget and car purchase options. 

Explanation shows some understanding of the mathematical concepts needed to solve the problem(s). Group can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the budget and car purchase options. 

Explanation shows substantial understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s). The group can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the budget and car purchase options. 

Explanation shows complete understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s). The group can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the budget and car purchase options. 

 

Mathematical Reasoning (Word and Powerpoint assignment)

Little evidence of mathematical reasoning. Group shows little ability to answer questions around the technical processes used to create the budget and choose the car options. 

Some evidence of mathematical reasoning. Group can accurately answer some of the questions related to the technical processes used to create the budget and choose the car options. 

Uses effective mathematical reasoning. Groupl can accurately answer most questions related to the technical processes used to create the budget and choose the car options. 

Uses complex and refined mathematical reasoning. Group can accurately answers all questions related to the technical processes used to create the budget and choose the car options. 

 

Mathematical Errors (excel assignment) 

More than 75% of the steps and solutions have mathematical errors. 

Most (75-84%) of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors 

Almost all (85-89%) of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors. 

90-100% of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors. 

 

Explanation Explanation is difficult to understand and is missing several components. OR was not included.

Explanation is a little difficult to understand, but includes critical components. 

Explanation is clear. 

Explanation is detailed and clear. 

 

 

Neatness and Organization

 

The work appears sloppy and unorganized. It is hard to know what information goes together.
The work is presented in an organized fashion but may be hard to read at times
The work is presented in a neat and organized fashion that is usually easy to read. The work is presented in a neat, clear, organized fashion that is easy to read..

 

Completion

 

Several required elements are missing.
All but 1 of the required elements is included
All required elements are included
The work includes all required elements as well as additional information.

 

Mathematical Terminology and Notation

 

There is little use, or a lot of inappropriate use, of terminology and notation.
Correct terminology and notatation are used, but it is sometimes not easy to understand what was done
Correct terminology and notation are usually used, making it fairly easy to understand what was done
Correct terminology and notation are always used, making it easy to understand what was done.

Extra Credit - Use of Technology ToolsNovice understanding of the tools used and their features. Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested Internet links and/or to navigate within these sites.

Basic understanding of the tools used and their features. Occasionally able to use suggested Internet links to find information and navigate within these sites easily without assistance. 

Proficient understanding of the tools used and their features. Usually able to use suggested Internet lilnks to find information and navigate within these sites easilty without assistance. 

Advanced understanding of fhe tools used and their features. Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigate within these sites easily without assistance.