Department: Math Course: Grade 6
Essential and Enduring Learning: Apply appropriate problem solving
strategies - Guess and Check.
Curriculum Code: MA-06-03-01
Task: Given a problem, the student will use the guess and check
strategy to find an appropriate solution to the problem and explain
their work.
| Indicators | |||||
| Understanding the problem | Using strategies | Computations | Written explanation | Satisfy the requirements | |
| Level 4 Advanced | Shows a thorough understanding of the problem. | Applies an efficient strategy with accurate data in charts, tables, or diagrams if needed. | Computations are complete and correct. | Explanation is clear, concise and uses appropriate mathematical language. | Satisfies all requirements of the problem with correct answer. |
| Level 3 Proficient | Shows a basic understanding of the problem. | Applies a strategy with accurate data in charts, tables, or diagrams if needed. | Computations are complete and may or may not be correct. | Explanation is clear with some appropriate mathematical language but not concise. | Satisfies all requirements of the problem - answer may be partially incorrect. |
| Level 2 Partially Proficient | Misinterpreted part of the problem. | Has difficulty applying a strategy or it is partially useful. | Computations are incomplete inaccurate. | Explanation is unclear, not concise, or incomplete. | Satisfies most requirements of the problem - answer may or may not be correct. |
| Level 1 Non Proficient | Shows little or no understanding of the problem. | No evidence of or incorrect strategy. | No evidence of computations. | Explanation is not understandable or unrelated to the problem. | Does not satisfy the requirements of the problem. |