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Problem Solving Rubrics (Adapted from Highline School District Math Olympiad Scoring Guide - http://www.blarg.net/~math/rubric99.html)

CORRECT ANSWER: Have you solved this problem correctly?

Points	Look for the following:
4	The correct answer is given.
2	Although an incorrect answer is given, the process was correct. In other words, the problem was solved in the correct manner but an arithmetic error was made.
0	The answer is not correct.

PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING: Are there any patterns? Can this help you with solving the problem?

Points	Look for the following:
4	The student identifies a pattern and uses that pattern and/or visual representations to help solve the problem.
3	The student uses visual representations, but doesn't recognize the pattern.
2	The student writes mathematical thoughts, but does not show visual representations or complete understanding of the problem.
1	The student misunderstands the problem.
0	There is no attempt to solve the problem.

STRATEGY: What strategy will work best for solving this problem? Why are you choosing this strategy?

Points	Look for the following:
4	The student chooses a valid strategy and shows the step-by-step process for determining the answer to the problem.
3	The student selects a valid strategy but there is a breakdown in the logic or step-by-step process selected.
2	The student selects and describes a strategy, but steps are missing in solving the problem.
1	The student is unable to explain the strategy according to the directions, or the reasoning is confused.
0	The student did not display any strategy - only an answer is provided.

COMMUNICATION: Be sure to explain your reasoning using sentences, equations, pictures, or tables.

Points	Look for the following:
4	The student: describes the strategy and solution clearly and completely, step-by-step; uses appropriate labels, terminology, and symbols; has correct spelling and grammar; uses complete sentences.
3	The student: describes the strategy and solution clearly, step-by-step; follows directions for presenting the solution, including appropriate labels, terminology, and symbols; may include awkward grammar and misspelling; uses incomplete sentences (i.e.phrases).
2	The student described the strategy; however, steps are missing.
1	The student did not explain the strategy according to directions, or the reasoning is confusing.
0	The student did not make any attempt to explain the problem.

REASONABLE RESULT: Is your answer reasonable? Does it make sense? How do you know?

Points	Look for the following:
4	The student demonstrates correctness of work and explains why the result makes sense.
3	The student indicates some check was done and that the result was verified.
2	The student indicates some checking of the result was done but has no supporting information.
1	The student checked the work, done but it was not valid.
0	The student did not attempt to demonstrate the reasonableness of the result.