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Use of Manipulatives

Student always listens and follows directions and only uses manipulatives as instructed.

Student typically listens and follows directions and uses manipulatives as instructed most of the time.

Student sometimes listens and follows directions and uses manipulatives appropriately when reminded.

Student rarely listens and often "plays" with the manipulatives instead of using them as instructed.

Strategy/Procedures

Typically, uses an efficient and effective strategy to solve the problem(s).

Typically, uses an effective strategy to solve the problem(s).

Sometimes uses an effective strategy to solve problems, but does not do it consistently.

Rarely uses an effective strategy to solve problems.

Explanation

Explanation is detailed and clear.

Explanation is clear.

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

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

Mathematical Terminology and Notation

Correct terminology and notation are always used, making it 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 used, but it is sometimes not easy to understand what was done.

There is little use, or a lot of inappropriate use, of terminology and notation.

Concepts

Independently builds three-dimensional models using connecting cubes, and creates isometric sketches or different views (i.e., top, side, front) of the structure, with creativity and accuracy.

Independently builds three-dimensional models using connecting cubes, and creates isometric sketches or different views (i.e., top, side, front) of the structure with sufficient accuracy.

Builds three-dimensional models using connecting cubes, and creates isometric sketches or different views (i.e., top, side, front) of the structure with some assistance.

Unable to build Independently builds three-dimensional models using connecting cubes, and creates isometric sketches or different views (i.e., top, side, front) of the structure without consistent assistance.