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Writing Math Word Problems Writing Math Word Problems A generic rubric for scoring student created word problems. Rubric Code: D8552C By math61 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Math Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Writing Math Word Problems
	Excellent (N/A)	Proficient (N/A)	Needs Improvement (N/A)	Unsatisfactory (N/A)
Content	Excellent Appropriate content is used for each word problem. Student clearly understands the mathematical concepts.	Proficient Appropriate content is used for each word problem. Student shows some understanding of the mathematical concepts.	Needs Improvement Appropriate content may be used. Student shows little understanding of the mathematical concepts.	Unsatisfactory Appropriate content is not observed. Student does not demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical concepts.
Organization	Excellent The word problem is written in clear and coherent language. The word problem includes a correct answer key that is neat and legible.	Proficient The word problem is written in clear and coherent language. The word problem includes an answer key.	Needs Improvement The word problem is not written in clear and coherent language. The word problem may or may not include an answer key.	Unsatisfactory The word problem is not written in clear and coherent language, or may not be observed. The word problem does not include an answer key.
Mechanics	Excellent Proper language, capitalization and punctuation are present with no mistakes. Typed.	Proficient Proper language, capitaliztion and punctuation are present with no more than two mistakes. Typed.	Needs Improvement Proper language, capitalization and punctuation may be used, but more than two mistakes. Typed.	Unsatisfactory Proper language, capitaliztion and punctuation are not observed. Not typed.
Creativity	Excellent Interesting problem--makes a person want to solve.	Proficient New situation presented using similar content.	Needs Improvement Same problem from worksheet only different names and numbers.	Unsatisfactory Same problem from worksheet only different numbers.
Solution	Excellent Illustration, graph, full math sentences, window included for graphing calculator problems, explanation of work, verification of solution.	Proficient Illustration, graph, full math sentences, window included for graphing calculator problems, explanation of work.	Needs Improvement Has illustration, graph (if necessary, and full math sentences. All mathematics correct.	Unsatisfactory Only has an illustration and some work. SOme mathematics may not be correct.