Mathematics Problem Solving
Student Directions
Please, show your answer and all of your work (first efforts and those that worked) in the spaces provided,
so everything you do is clear to the readers.
You may use manipulatives or a calculator to work on your problem.
To receive the highest score in each of the five areas, you will want to be
certain your work SHOWS each of these parts of a successful solution.
1. Conceptual Understanding - the "what"
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I showed that I used the important information, changing it into mathematical ideas. |
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The mathematics I used fits what was requested in the problem. |
2. Processes & Strategies - the "how"
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I used mathematical problem-solving skills/strategies that fit the problem. |
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I showed all of the diagrams, pictures, models, numbers, and/or symbols I used to solve the problem. |
3. Verification - the "defense"
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My review of the concepts, processes, and calculations I used to get to my solution is clearly identified. |
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If appropriate, I worked the entire problem a second way to defend my first solution. |
4. Communication - the "connecting path"
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The path leading to my complete solution is shown with no gaps for the reader to fill in. |
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My work fits all of the parts (the concepts, strategies, and verification) together by using pictures, charts, diagrams, and/or words. |
5. Accuracy - "correctness"
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My final answer is complete, justifiable, and clearly identified. |
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My answer matches what the problem was asking. |
| Office of Assessment and Evaluation |
Student Directions - Mathematics |
| Oregon Department of Education |
1999 - 2002 |
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