In each MathScape unit, the last lesson of each phase includes an embedded assessment task. The Teacher’s Guide provides a detailed rubric for evaluating student work on these tasks. The four levels of the rubric are explained below. As always with the rubrics, teachers are encouraged to add their own criteria.
| Four Levels |
|---|
| 4: Goes Beyond Expectations |
| 3: Meets All Expectations |
| 2: Meets Some Expectations |
| 1: Falls Below Expectations |
(Note: You may want to tailor the labels to the various levels to better match those in your state or district. For instance, some states use: 4: Expert; 3: Practitioner; 2: Apprentice; 1: Novice.)
The work is complete and the mathematics is correct. The work goes beyond the expectations in one or more of the following ways:
The work is complete and includes all the required components. The mathematics is generally correct, but may have a few minor errors. Work and written explanations show a good understanding of the concepts. Written feedback might be sufficient for student to revise performance. In general, the student shows a strong understanding of the concepts.
Some teachers use the “3-word rule” to decide between a 3 or 2— if there are three words that you could write on the paper that would communicate what the student needs to fix, then it is a 3. If you need to have a conversation with the student, then it is a 2.
The work is missing some parts and/or there are a few substantial errors in the mathematics or numerous minor errors. In general, the student shows evidence of partial understanding of the concepts.
The work is missing major parts and/or there are numerous substantial errors in the mathematics. In general, the student shows little or no understanding of the concepts.
