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Mathematical Concepts

X2 Explanation shows complete understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s).

X2 Explanation shows substantial understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s).

X2 Explanation shows some understanding of the mathematical concepts needed to solve the problem(s).

X2 Explanation shows very limited understanding of the underlying concepts needed to solve the problem(s) OR is not written.

Mathematical Errors

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

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

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

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

Diagrams and Sketches

Diagrams and/or sketches are clear and greatly add to the reader's understanding of the procedure(s).

Diagrams and/or sketches are clear and easy to understand.

Diagrams and/or sketches are somewhat difficult to understand.

Diagrams and/or sketches are difficult to understand or are not used.

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.

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.

Showing your work

All steps are shown. It is clear how the solutions were arrived at.

Most steps are shown. It is mostly clear how the solutions were arrived at.

Some steps are shown. It is somewhat clear how the solutions were arrived at.

No steps are shown. It is unclear how the solutions were arrived at.