In this performance assessment, students will be asked to select a correct response, from two choices, for four evaluate-the-expression problems. Students will then explain, in writing, why it is important to use the correct order of operations to solve numerical expressions.
Specifically, students will be asked to evaluate four numerical-expressions and show their work. Once they have identified the correct solution, they will write an explanation about why following the order of operations is uniquely important to the identified profession.
This assessment might best be administered after students have been taught the mathematical concepts, skills and strategies necessary to successfully evaluate expression using the order of operations. It will be important for students to have multiple experiences. Additionally, students should also have classroom opportunities for explaining their work and having it scored with a rubric for feedback purposes.
In this performance assessment, students will be asked to select a correct response, from two choices, for four evaluate-the-expression problems. Students will then explain, in writing, why it is important to use the correct order of operations to solve numerical expressions.
Specifically, students will be asked to evaluate four numerical-expressions and show their work. Once they have identified the correct solution, they will write an explanation about why following the order of operations is uniquely important to the identified profession.
This assessment might best be administered after students have been taught the mathematical concepts, skills and strategies necessary to successfully evaluate expression using the order of operations. It will be important for students to have multiple experiences. Additionally, students should also have classroom opportunities for explaining their work and having it scored with a rubric for feedback purposes.
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A. Understanding and Applying Number SystemsStudents understand that numbers hold value and can choose the appropriate representations and algorithms to reason quantitatively, abstractly, and efficiently. |
Notation 1Students can use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols. Notation 2Students can use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10. |
Below are analytic teacher rubrics. The column on the left shows the dimension that is being measured in the student’s performance. The levels across the top row indicate the performance level in the dimensions. Occasionally all dimensions and performance levels are exemplified by multiple students in a single recording.
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