Mathematical Knowledge:

Knowledge of mathematical principles and concepts which result in a correct solution to a problem.

	General Notes:

[Use this space and the space at each score point to further define the computations or mathematics expected when solving the problem.]	
Score Level	Description	Notes	
4	•	

shows complete understanding of the problem’s mathematical concepts and principles

•	uses appropriate mathematical terminology and notations including labeling answer if appropriate

•	executes algorithms and computations completely and correctly	The response demonstrates the following:

3	•	

shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s mathematical concepts and principles

•	uses mostly correct mathematical terminology and notations

•	executes algorithms completely; computations are generally correct but may contain minor errors
	The response demonstrates the following:

2	•	

shows some understanding of the problem’s mathematical concepts and principles

•	uses some correct mathematical terminology and notations

•	may contain major algorithmic or computational errors
	The response demonstrates the following:

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1	•	

shows limited to no understanding of the problem’s mathematical concepts and principles

•	may misuse or fail to use mathematical terminology and notations

•	attempts an answer
	The response may demonstrate one of the following:

0	•	

no answer attempted		

	

August 2005