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Mathematics3-5 (Upper Elementary)CCSS

Word Problems Rubric

Assess elementary word problem solutions for comprehension, operation selection, computation, and answer labeling.

CriteriaExemplaryProficientDevelopingBeginning
Problem Comprehension

Clearly identifies all given information and what the problem is asking.

Identifies most key information from the problem.

Partially understands the problem; misses some information.

Does not demonstrate understanding of the problem.

Operation Selection

Chooses the correct operation(s) and sets up the problem perfectly.

Selects the correct operation with minor setup issues.

Chooses an incorrect operation but shows some mathematical thinking.

Cannot identify which operation to use.

Computation

All arithmetic is correct and work is shown clearly.

Arithmetic is mostly correct with work shown.

Some arithmetic errors; work is partially shown.

Arithmetic is incorrect; no work shown.

Answer & Labels

Answer is correct, clearly stated in a complete sentence with proper units.

Answer is correct with appropriate labels.

Answer is present but missing labels or units.

No answer provided or answer is completely incorrect.