NorthsideCollege Preparatory High School
Mathematics Department

Assessment Rubric

Mathematical

Concepts and Skills

/ Classwork / Homework / POWs/Portfolios
Projects / Contribution to
Learning Environment
  • Development of math concepts and skills
  • Mathematical problem-solving
  • Mathematical connections
  • Demonstration of critical thinking
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  • Use of class time
  • Completion of classwork assignments
  • Quality of classwork
  • Level of engagement
  • Construction of mathematics
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  • Quality of homework
  • Quantity of homework
  • Homework as a tool to learn
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  • Mathematical communication
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Mathematical strategy
  • Clarity of explanation
  • Synthesis of ideas
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  • Group problem solving
  • Collaboration
  • Presentations
  • Participation and interaction
  • Questioning/debating
  • Leadership

4

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  • MASTERY
  • Demonstrates in-depth understanding of relevant concepts and processes
  • Evidence of thorough and insightful use of skills and strategies
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  • Demonstrates highly effective use of class time and class activities in constructing under-standing of mathematics
  • Takes responsibility for own learning
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  • Fully completes homework assignments
  • Quality of homework is outstanding
  • Homework done thoughtfully and is used as a tool for learning
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  • Demonstrates clear, complete communication
  • Demonstrates high level of mathematical reasoning and strategy
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  • Makes significant positive contribution to the learning environment; and
  • Demonstrates group and class leadership

3 /
  • PROFICIENCY
  • Demonstrates understanding of major concepts; overlooks or misunderstands less important ideas or details
  • Effective use of skills and concepts
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  • Demonstrates good use of class time and class activities
  • Shows initiative
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  • Substantially completes homework assignments (all but a few)
  • Quality of homework is good
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  • Demonstrates effective communication
  • Demonstrates solid mathematical reasoning and strategies
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  • Makes positive contribution to the learning environment;
  • Demonstrates group leadership

2 /
  • IN PROGRESS
  • Demonstrates that construction of math concepts is in progress
  • Gaps exist in conceptual understanding and/or skill acquisition
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  • Uses class time and class activities somewhat effectively
  • Class time could be used better
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  • Completes at least 75% of assignments; and/or
  • Quality of homework is fair
  • Evidence that homework is often done just to complete assignments
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  • Partial or incomplete communication
  • Mathematical reasoning and strategies contain some flaws
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  • Makes some positive contribution to the learning environment, but does not demonstrate group/class leadership; or
  • Positive contributions offset by negative ones

1
Standards not met /
  • NOT ACHIEVED
  • Student shows minimal conceptual understanding
  • Limited evidence of effective skill acquisition and/or problem solving
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  • Has not demonstrated effective use of class time
  • Has not taken responsibility for own learning
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  • Completes less than 75% of the homework assignments; and/or
  • Quality of homework is consistently poor
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  • Limited or lack of communication
  • Limited evidence of mathematical reasoning and strategies
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  • Does not make significant positive contribution to the learning environment; or
  • Makes negative contributions to the learning environment

D / Minimum standards not met in 2 of 5 categories
F / Minimum standards not met in 3 or more of 5 categories