GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF MATHEMATICS SCORING GUIDELINES

4 – The response demonstrates a thorough understanding of the mathematical concepts and procedures required by the task.

The response provides correct answer(s) with clear and complete mathematical procedures shown and a correct

explanation, as required by the task. Response may contain a minor “blemish” or omission in work or explanation

that does not detract from demonstrating a thorough  understanding.

 

3 – The response demonstrates a general  understanding of the mathematical concepts and procedures    required by the task.

 

 

The response and explanation (as required by the task) are mostly complete and correct. The response may have

minor errors or omissions that do not detract from demonstrating a general understanding.

 

2 – The response demonstrates a partial understanding of the mathematical concepts and procedures required by the task.

 

 

The response is somewhat correct with partial understanding of the required mathematical concepts and/or

procedures demonstrated and/or explained. The response may contain some work that is incomplete or unclear.

 

 

1 – The response demonstrates a minimal understanding of the mathematical concepts and procedures required by the task.

 

0 – The response has no correct answer and insuffi cient evidence to demonstrate any understanding of the mathematical concepts and procedures required by the task for that grade level.

 

 

Response may show only information copied from the question.

Special Categories within zero reported separately:

BLK (blank) ...........Blank, entirely erased, or written refusal to respond

OT ..........................Off task

IL ...........................Illegible

LOE .......................Response in a language other than English