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Neatness and Organization

The work is presented in a neat, clear, organized fashion that is easy to read.

The work is presented in a neat and organized fashion that is usually easy to read.

The work is presented in an organized fashion but may be hard to read at times.

The work appears sloppy and unorganized. It is hard to know what information goes together.

Understanding of concepts

Explanation shows complete understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s).

Explanation shows substantial understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s).

Explanation shows some understanding of the mathematical concepts needed to solve the problem(s).

Explanation shows very limited understanding of the underlying concepts needed to solve the problem(s) OR is not written.

Explanation

Explanation is detailed and clear.  You can see all necessary steps to complete problem

Explanation is clear.  You can see all but one necessary steps to complete the problem

Explanation is a little difficult to understand, but includes critical components.  You can see all but two necessary steps.

Explanation is difficult to understand and is missing several components OR was not included.  You cannot see three to any necessary steps

Group Work

Student was an engaged member of the group, listening to suggestions of others and working cooperatively throughout lesson.

Student was an engaged member of the group but had trouble listening to others and/or working cooperatively.

Student cooperated with others, but needed prompting to stay on-task.

Student did not work effectively with group.

Completion

All problems are completed.

All but 1 of the problems are completed.

All but 2 of the problems are completed.

Several of the problems are not completed