EMS474 GRADING RUBRIC

Facilitating a High-Level Mathematical Task

Assignment:  Each class member will find a high-level (of cognitive demand) task in Numbers or Algebra and lead the class in a 15-20 minute investigation of the task. Each person will submit:

A) the mathematical task and any student materials needed to complete the task

B) a 1-page description of  important mathematical ideas & cognitive level of demand in the task

C) a 1-page reflection discussing pedagogical issues of using this task with the class and whether the cognitive level of demand in the task was maintained.

**On the day of your presentation, you are responsible for providing any worksheets and arranging for any material (e.g., calculators, manipulatives, etc) to be used in the task.

 

Rubric:

Element

Possible Points

Your Points

Comments

1.      Mathematical Task and any materials needed for the task

  • Does the task have the characteristics of a Level 4 Task: Doing Mathematics?
  • Is the task clearly written with no mathematical or grammatical errors?
  • Is it clear what materials, if any, should be used with this task?

20

 

 

2.      1-page description of the important mathematical ideas and cognitive level of demand in the task.

  • Can you articulate why and how the task meets the requirements to be a Level 4 Task: Doing Mathematics?
  • Is writing clear, grammatically and mathematically correct?

30

 

 

3.      Presentation of Mathematical Task (in class) 15-20 minutes

  • Are you well-prepared to facilitate this task?
  • Do you ask questions to keep students engaged in the task?

30

 

 

4.      1-page reflection discussing pedagogical issues of using this task with the class and whether the cognitive level of demand in the task was maintained.

  • Do you reflect on both learning issues, as well as teaching issues?
  • Is your writing clear and grammatically correct?

20

 

 

TOTAL

100