| Criteria | Exemplary | Proficient | Developing | Beginning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Representation | Writes numbers correctly and shows understanding of quantity with drawings or objects. | Writes most numbers correctly with some quantity representation. | Attempts to write numbers but some are reversed or incorrect. | Does not yet write recognizable numbers. |
| Problem Attempts | Attempts all problems and shows thinking with pictures, words, or numbers. | Attempts most problems with some evidence of thinking. | Attempts some problems but work is incomplete. | Does not attempt problems or shows no mathematical thinking. |
| Drawings & Models | Uses clear drawings or models that accurately represent the math concept. | Includes drawings that relate to the math problem. | Drawings are present but do not clearly show the math. | No drawings or models included. |
| Effort & Completeness | Shows outstanding effort; all parts of the journal entry are complete and neat. | Shows good effort; most parts are complete. | Shows some effort; entry is partially complete. | Minimal effort; entry is mostly blank. |
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