College Algebra – Progressive Project Rubric

Category	Exemplary	Proficient	Needs Improvement	Absent
Problem 6: Correct solution	13-20 points Solution is correct and complete with no errors	7-12 points Solution is complete and has minimal errors; errors may be computation or transcription errors	1-6 points Solution has multiple errors; solution may be partially there but not complete	0 points Solution is incorrect or nonexistent; major math errors or flaws in reasoning
Problem 6: Demonstrates understanding and problem-solving skills	13-20 points Demonstrates complete understanding of the problem, mathematical ideas, and processes; plan of attack is correct	7-12 points Demonstrates substantial understanding of the problem, mathematical ideas, and processes; procedure is substantially correct with minor procedural errors	1-6 points Response shows incomplete understanding of the problem, mathematical ideas, and processes; procedure contains a major fault	0 points Response shows a complete lack of understanding of the problem; plan of attack is inappropriate
Problem 6: Completeness	11-15 points All bullet points in the assignment directions are addressed	6-10 points Most bullet points in the assignment directions are addressed	1-5 points Very few bullet points in the assignment directions are addressed	0 points None of bullet points in the assignment directions are addressed
Problem 6: Solution is organized and formatted correctly	7-10 points Work is organized; all mathematical work is formatted using the equation editor; all steps are shown	4-6 points Work is mostly organized; all mathematical work is formatted using the equation editor, most of the steps are shown	1-3 points Work is unorganized; mathematics not formatted using the equation editor; numerous steps missing	0 points Work is unorganized; no work shown
Problem 10: Correct solution	13-20 points Solution is correct and complete with no errors	7-12 points Solution is complete and has minimal errors; errors may be computation or transcription errors	1-6 points Solution has multiple errors; solution may be partially there but not complete	0 points Solution is incorrect or nonexistent; major math errors or flaws in reasoning
Problem 10: Demonstrates understanding and problem-solving skills	13-20 points Demonstrates complete understanding of the problem, mathematical ideas, and processes; plan of attack is correct	7-12 points Demonstrates substantial understanding of the problem, mathematical ideas, and processes; procedure is substantially correct with minor procedural errors	1-6 points Response shows incomplete understanding of the problem, mathematical ideas, and processes; procedure contains a major fault	0 points Response shows a complete lack of understanding of the problem; plan of attack is inappropriate
Problem 10: Completeness	11-15 points All bullet points in the assignment directions are addressed	6-10 points Most bullet points in the assignment directions are addressed	1-5 points Very few bullet points in the assignment directions are addressed	0 points None of bullet points in the assignment directions are addressed
Problem 10: Solution is organized and formatted correctly	7-10 points Work is organized; all mathematical work is formatted using the equation editor; all steps are shown	4-6 points Work is mostly organized; all mathematical work is formatted using the equation editor, most of the steps are shown	1-3 points Work is unorganized; mathematics not formatted using the equation editor; numerous steps missing	0 points Work is unorganized; no work shown
Reflection: Process for each problem	13-20 points Student focuses on the topic and articulates a viewpoint that is well-reasoned and clearly communicated.	7-12 points Student focuses mostly on the topic; the viewpoint is somewhat clear; reasoning needs to be developed but is clearly communicated.	1-6 points Student does not remain on topic; the viewpoint is weakly articulated or difficult to understand.	0 points Student does not respond to the topic.
Reflection: Working with a partner	13-20 points Student focuses on the topic and articulates a viewpoint that is well-reasoned and clearly communicated.	7-12 points Student focuses mostly on the topic; the viewpoint is somewhat clear; reasoning needs to be developed but is clearly communicated.	1-6 points Student does not remain on topic; the viewpoint is weakly articulated or difficult to understand.	0 points Student does not respond to the topic.
Reflection: Successes and Failures	13-20 points Student focuses on the topic and articulates a viewpoint that is well-reasoned and clearly communicated.	7-12 points Student focuses mostly on the topic; the viewpoint is somewhat clear; reasoning needs to be developed but is clearly communicated.	1-6 points Student does not remain on topic; the viewpoint is weakly articulated or difficult to understand.	0 points Student does not respond to the topic.
Reflection: Grammar	7-10 points Student demonstrates clear and grammatically correct use of expression that enhances clarity and meaning.	4-6 points Very few errors in grammar, punctuation, and expression; student’s expression and meaning is clear.	1-3 points Several errors in grammar, punctuation, and expression throughout that make some of the student’s meaning unclear.	0 points Significant number of errors in grammar, punctuation, and expression throughout that make it difficult to understand student’s meaning.