MATHEMATICS RUBRIC CUES FOR STUDENTS

Analysis

• Consider what the question asks you to do.
  • What information is given in the problem?
  • What information do you need to solve the problem?
• Think about what you would do to solve the problem.

Representation

• Write an equation or inequality.
  • Define the variables. Let x = _______ and/or let y = ________ .
• Create a graph, chart, or table.
  • Include titles, axes, labels, and scales.
• Create a drawing or construction.

Application

• Solve the problem.
• Write the answers in the context of the problem.
• Be sure you answer what is asked for in the problem.
• Check to see if the answer is reasonable.

* Explanation

• Write or describe the steps you used to solve the problem.

Justification

• Use mathematics (definitions, theorems, reasoning, principles) to support your solution and/or process.
  • Write the mathematics concepts you used.
  • Tell why you solved the problem as you did.
  • Demonstrate that the solution is correct.

Complete as appropriate and required by the problem.

HSA ALGEBRA/DATA ANALYSIS FORMULAS