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Writing Math Word Problems

A rubric for developing math word problems.

Rubric Code: MX43XB3

By joshulan123

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Subject: Math

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Writing Math Word Problems
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Content	Excellent Appropriate math content is used for the word problem. Student clearly understands the mathematical concepts.	Good Appropriate math content is used for the word problem. Student shows some understanding of the mathematical concepts.	Fair Appropriate math content may be used. Student shows little understanding of the mathematical concepts.	Poor Appropriate math content is not used. Student does not demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical concepts.
Organization	Excellent The word problem is written clear and makes sense. The word problem includes a correct answer key that is neat and legible.	Good The word problem is written clear and makes sense. The word problem includes an answer key.	Fair The word problem is not written clear and doesn't make sense. The word problem may or may not include an answer key.	Poor The word problem is not written clear and doesn't make any sense, or was not completed. The word problem does not include an answer key.
Mechanics	Excellent Proper language, capitalization and punctuation are present with no mistakes.	Good Proper language, capitaliztion and punctuation are present with no more than two mistakes.	Fair Proper language, capitalization and puntuation may be used, but more than two mistakes.	Poor Proper language, capitaliztion and punctuation are not observed.
Illustration- Chart or Table	Excellent Illustration clearly represents the topic of the problem.	Good Illustration somewhat represents the topic of the problem.	Fair Illustration attempts to represent the problem.	Poor Illustration is not completed.