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Math Problem Solving 
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Rubric Code: G6784
By brendaj8
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Subject: Math  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Math problem solving
  Unacceptable

1 pts

Needs Revision

2 pts

Meets Standard

3 pts

Exemplary

4 pts

Score

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Follows the Guide

Unacceptable

Does not follow the guide. Missing all four steps. No points given. Guide steps: 1. Find the given. 2. What is the problem to be solved? 3. Show your work, calculations, measurements, etc. How did you figure out the solution to the problem? 4. State or write out the solution.
Needs Revision

Follows the guide, but is missing one or more steps. 1 point given for each step in the guide. Guide steps: 1. Find the given. 2. What is the problem to be solved? 3. Show your work, calculations, measurements, etc. How did you figure out the solution to the problem? 4. State or write out the solution.
Meets Standard

Follows the guide entirely. 1 point given for each step in the guide. Guide steps: 1. Find the given. 2. What is the problem to be solved? 3. Show your work, calculations, measurements, etc. How did you figure out the solution to the problem? 4. State or write out the solution.
Exemplary

Follows the guide, all five steps, and includes complete sentences, labeling, grammar, etc. 1 point given for each step in the guide and extra 1/2 points each for each complete sentence, label, and correct grammar used. Guide steps: 1. Find the given. 2. What is the problem to be solved? 3. Show your work, calculations, measurements, etc. How did you figure out the solution to the problem? 4. State or write out the solution.
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Finds the Given

Unacceptable

Does not find the given. No points given. The given: Flying from Memphis, TN to Las Vegas, NV with stops in between at Oklahoma City, OK and El Paso, TX. The groundspeed from Memphis, TN to Oklahoma City, OK is 380 km/hr and the groundspeed from Oklahoma City, OK to Las Vegas, NV is 310 km/hr.
Needs Revision

Does find the given but is not accurate or correct. 1/2 point each for partial correct answers. The given: Flying from Memphis, TN to Las Vegas, NV with stops in between at Oklahoma City, OK and El Paso, TX. The groundspeed from Memphis, TN to Oklahoma City, OK is 380 km/hr and the groundspeed from Oklahoma City, OK to Las Vegas, NV is 310 km/hr.
Meets Standard

Finds the given and is accurate. 1 point for each accurate answer. The given: Flying from Memphis, TN to Las Vegas, NV with stops in between at Oklahoma City, OK and El Paso, TX. The groundspeed from Memphis, TN to Oklahoma City, OK is 380 km/hr and the groundspeed from Oklahoma City, OK to Las Vegas, NV is 310 km/hr.
Exemplary

Finds the given, is accurate, and writes clearly, with labels. 1 point for each accurate answer. And, 1/2 point for each accurate description and labels. The given: Flying from Memphis, TN to Las Vegas, NV with stops in between at Oklahoma City, OK and El Paso, TX. The groundspeed from Memphis, TN to Oklahoma City, OK is 380 km/hr and the groundspeed from Oklahoma City, OK to Las Vegas, NV is 310 km/hr.
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Finds Problem to Solve

Unacceptable

Does not find the problem to solve. No points given. The problem: What is the total mileage and flight time of this trip?
Needs Revision

Finds problem to solve, but is not correct 1/2 point for each partial correct answer. The problem: What is the total mileage and flight time of this trip?
Meets Standard

Finds the problem to solve. 1 point given for finding the correct problem. The problem: What is the total mileage and flight time of this trip?
Exemplary

Finds problem to solve, states it clearly, and accurately. 2 points given for finding the correct problem and stating it clearly. The problem: What is the total mileage and flight time of this trip?
Score
Shows Work

Unacceptable

Does not show work. No points given.
Needs Revision

Shows work;not correct/missing a part;1/2 point each partial correct answer/explanation;Memphis to Ok City=602 km;Ok City to El Paso=785km;El Paso to Las Vegas is 814 km;1st part of trip is 602 km & 2nd part add 785km+814km=1599km;speed for 1st part is 380km/hr for 602km;flight time:divide 602km by 380km/hr=1.58hr or about 1 1/2hr;speed for 2nd part=310km/hr;total 1599km;divide 1599km by 310km/hr =5.16hr or 5hr total;total mileage of trip602km+1599km.=2,201kms;total flight time=1 ½hr+5hr=6 ½ hrs
Meets Standard

Shows work, is correct, and every part is shown. 10 points total. Give 1 point for every correct answer, explanation of answer, and for every part work is shown or proven. See answer sheet for work shown & solution.
Exemplary

Shows work, is correct, every part is included, and explains each part completely when applicable. Give extra bonus points up to 5 points for exceptional work and descriptions shown. See answer sheet and use judgement for bonus points.
Score
Solves Problem

Unacceptable

Does not solve the problem. No points given.
Needs Revision

Solves but isn't correct/missing a part;1/2 point for each partial answer;Memphis to Ok City=602 km;Ok City to El Paso=785km;El Paso to Las Vegas is 814 km;1st part of trip is 602 km & 2nd part add 785km+814km=1599km;speed for 1st part is 380km/hr for 602km;flight time:divide 602km by 380km/hr=1.58hr or about 1 1/2hr;speed for 2nd part=310km/hr;total 1599km;divide 1599km by 310km/hr =5.16hr or 5hr total;total mileage of trip 602km+1599km.=2,201kms;total flight time=1 ½hr+5hr=6 ½ hrs
Meets Standard

Solves problem, is correct, and states the solution clearly.10 points total. Give 1 point for every correct answer, explanation of answer, and for every part work is shown or proven. See answer sheet for solution.
Exemplary

Solves problem, is correct, states the solution clearly, and explains in complete sentences where possible. Give extra bonus points up to 5 points for exceptional work and descriptions shown. See answer sheet for solution and use own judgement on bonus points.
Score
Communication Holistic

Unacceptable

The work is difficult to follow and is confusing. 1point
Needs Revision

The work needs clarification and other revision. 2points
Meets Standard

The work is easy to follow and understand 3points
Exemplary

The work is extremely clear and easy to understand. 4points.
Score
Overall Holistic

Unacceptable
Needs Revision
Meets Standard
Exemplary
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