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Analyzes and Readily Understands Task

I show my understanding of the ideas and processes.

I identify all of the important elements.

I exclude unnecessary information. 

Understands Task

I show my understanding of some of the ideas and/or processes.

I identify most of the important elements.

I choose and use the necessary information but am confused by the unnecessary information.

Partially Understands Task

I show some understanding of the ideas and processes but may not express them clearly.

I identify some important elements.

I assume information that is not correct or use unnecessary information.

Misunderstands Task

I have trouble showing that I understand the ideas and processes.

I need help identifying the elements of the task.

Develops Efficient and Workable Strategy

I change the problem into useful processes using correct terms and reasoning.

I choose the most efficient skills, strategies, and processes.

I review my work using a different strategy and explain which strategy is easier to evaluate.

Develops Workable Strategy

I change the problem into useful processes.

I choose skills, strategies, processes that fit the problem.

I review my work to see if it makes sense.

Uses Appropriate Strategy Some of the Time

I use only part of the information given in the problem.

I choose skills, strategies, processes that partially fit the problem.

I review my work using the same strategy.

Uses Inappropriate or Unworkable Strategy

I change the problem into incorrect processes.

I can not choose skills, strategies, processes without help or I choose ones that don’t work.

I don’t review my work.

Shows Explicit Evidence

I communicate effectively with complete responses. 
I have a clear, coherent and logical explanation.

I have strong supporting evidence.

I include examples and counterexamples. I include clear and elegant diagrams and models.

Infers Some Evidence But Not Always Clear

I have a clear response, but not as complete.  Some people may not understand my thinking.

I include some supporting arguments. 

My diagrams and models fit the problem.

Possible Evidence of a Plan

My response is incomplete and my explanation is muddled.

My arguments are incomplete and unconvincing.

My diagrams and models are unclear.

No Evidence of Carrying Out the Plan

I leave out portions of the problem.

I have errors in my response.

My diagrams and models conflict with the problem.

Synthesizes  and Generalizes

I go beyond the requirements of the problem.

I find a relationship, connection, or extension to a new situation or concept. 

I ask, “What if……?, I wonder…..”

Connects and Applies Answer

I complete the requirements of the problem, but do not go beyond.

If asked, I can connect and apply answer to a new problem, but I may not see relationships or connections to other concepts or situations.

Partial Connection of Answer

I don’t complete the requirements of the problem.

I partially connect and apply my answer to a new problem.

My connection may be incorrect.  

No Connections

I can not complete the requirements of the problem without assistance.

My connections do not apply.

I don’t provide evidence that the solution makes sense.