Math Journal Rubric

Criteria	Level 4	Level 3	Level 2	Level 1
Understanding of Mathematical Concepts	- writing shows a thorough understanding of concepts	- writing shows a good understanding of concepts	- writing shows an uncertain understanding of concepts	- writing shows a limited understanding of concepts
Incorporation of Mathematical Language	- mathematical terms and symbols are incorporated throughout and always used appropriately	- mathematical terms and symbols are incorporated and usually used appropriately	- mathematical terms and symbols are incorporated and sometimes used appropriately	- few mathematical terms and symbols are incorporated; those included are rarely used appropriately
Clarity	- expressed thoughts are clear, connected, and concise	- expressed thoughts are clear and connected	- expressed thoughts are somewhat unclear; some ideas are disconnected	- expressed thoughts are unclear and/or disconnected
Revisions	- revisions greatly improve the journal entries	- revisions improve many aspects of the journal entries	- revisions improve some aspects of the journal entries	- revisions do little to improve the quality of the journal entries; revisions are incomplete

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Last Updated April 12, 2004