Chinese Puzzle Story Rubric
Morris Gil, Fienberg Fischer Elementary, Miami, FL

Grandfather Tang's Rubric

Score  

Criteria  

4

Exemplary Achievement

 

Demonstrates complete understanding of mathematical concept.

 

Student always listens and follows directions and only uses manipulative as instructed.

 

The entire story is related to the assigned topic and allows the reader to understand much more about the topic.

 

The work is presented in a neat, clear, organized fashion that is easy to read.

 

The story contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has really used his imagination.

3

Adequate Achievement

 

Demonstrates shows substantial understanding of the mathematical concepts

 

Student typically listens and follows directions and uses manipulative as instructed most of the time.

 

Most of the story is related to the assigned topic. The story wanders off at one point, but the reader can still learn something about the topic.

 

The work is presented in a neat and organized fashion that is usually easy to read.

 

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has used his imagination.

2

Some Evidence of Achievement

 

Demonstrates some understanding of the mathematical concepts.

 

Student sometimes listens and follows directions and uses manipulative appropriately when reminded.

 

Some of the story is related to the assigned topic, but a reader does not learn much about the topic.

 

The story is presented in an organized fashion but may be hard to read at times.

 

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the story. The author has tried to use his imagination.

1

Minimal Evidence of Achievement

 

Demonstrates a lack of required skills to complete all tasks.