| Criteria | Exemplary | Proficient | Developing | Beginning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy & Approach | Selects an efficient strategy and shows complete understanding of the problem. | Chooses an appropriate strategy that leads to a correct solution. | Attempts a strategy but it is partially incorrect or inefficient. | No clear strategy; approach is random or missing. |
| Computation & Accuracy | All calculations are correct with precise final answers. | Most calculations are correct with minor errors. | Several computational errors that affect the outcome. | Calculations are mostly incorrect or absent. |
| Mathematical Reasoning | Provides clear, logical justification for each step with mathematical vocabulary. | Shows adequate reasoning for the solution process. | Reasoning is incomplete or partially logical. | No reasoning or explanation provided. |
| Communication & Notation | Work is exceptionally organized with proper notation and clear labeling. | Work is organized and notation is mostly correct. | Work is hard to follow; notation is inconsistent. | Work is disorganized and lacks proper mathematical notation. |
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