Visual or written representations of mathematical ideas use proper notation and are correctly labeled and expressed.

2 pts

Visual or written representations of mathematical ideas are unclear, use incorrect notation occasionally, or are lacking labels of important information.

1 pt

Visual or written representations are incorrect or missing.

0 pts

Entire process for solving problem is clearly communicated with each step following a logical process, and a clearly justified solution.

3 pts

Process for solving problem is mostly worked out, but some logical steps are missing.  Justification is written but not detailed.

2 pts

Process for solving problem is mostly missing, but some logical steps written.  Justification is missing.

1 pt

Logical steps are not communicated.  Answer is stated without any justification.

0 pts

All mathematical theorems, equations, and math vocabulary are accurately stated and result in a correct solution to the problem.

5 pts

Most mathematical theorems, equations, and math vocabulary are accurately stated but an error is present. 

4 pts

Most mathematical theorems, equations, and math vocabulary are accurately stated but multiple errors are present.

3 pts

Some mathematical theorems, equations, and math vocabulary are accurately stated with only a few correct steps.

2 pts

Few mathematical theorems, equations, and/or vocabulary are used to set up the problem, but no correct steps.

1 pt

All mathematical theorems, equation, and/or vocabulary are incorrect.

0 pts