Exemplary
· Demonstrates good understanding of situation and problem to be solved
(What’s your problem? What information are you given?
How many possible solutions might there be?)
· Thoroughly investigates situation (explores, searches for patterns, uses a viable strategy,
modifies approaches)
(How many ways can you try solving this? What patterns do you see?
How did you change your approach as you solved the problem?)
· Uses applicable mathematical concepts and procedures.
(What math are you using to solve this problem?
Drawing a diagram, making a chart, graphing the problem, etc.?)
· Constructs elegant, efficient, clear, appropriate, valid solution(s)
(What is your final solution?How did you get there? Could there me more than one answer?)
· Demonstrates effective communication in a presentation of exploration of problem and
defense of solution(s)
(Is your strategy presented in a clear manner? How many ways did you explore the problem?
How can you be sure your answer is correct? How can you be sure your answer is the only one?)
· Demonstrates higher order thinking skills (synthesis, analysis, evaluation)
(How much information are you collecting and evaluating? How does new information
help you modify your approach?)
· Go beyond minimal expectations (i.e. extends, generalizes, poses new related questions,
proves, evaluates)
(How could you make this problem harder? What new questions do you have?
How could you look at this problem differently?)
