CATEGORY

DEFINITION

EXAMPLE

POINTS

APPLICATION

problem solving; applying what was learned; know how to use what you have learned

(ques) Sue has four times the amount of pencils as Ben. Write an equation to find the number of pencils.

*4n + n = total pencils ✓

*4n x n  = total pencils ✗

Points will be assigned as per the length of the problem; completion of a problem using processes

PROCESS

know what equation to use; following an algorithm/ methodology / definitions / Theorems- postulates-conjectures / rules

(ques.) Find the midpoint of (3,-6) and (-5,2).

*Students know to use the midpoint formula  ✓

*Students mistakenly use distance formula ✗

Usually 1 point for using the correct process, definition, theorem or method; most multiple choice/true-false questions will be worth 1 point

FLUENCY

math facts; are you able to apply your math facts to solve the problem correctly; is your final answer right or wrong?

*3 x 4 = 12 ✓

*5 x 7 = 30 ✗

 1 point for correct computations within a process/problem

21st certury skills

(collaboration, communication, creativity)

working through a problem in a group; giving an explanation with an answer; is the answer/solution clear?

Explain why you choose that process for the question above. Are you able to work in a group and contribute constructively?

Points awarded according size of assignment