V. Course Follow-up, A. Leader’s Resource Guide, 5. Materials for Examining Student Work, Student Work Handouts
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Examining Student Work
The handouts are taken from the TEXTEAMS Mathematics Institute “Practice-Based
Professional Development: Algebra I Assessments.” Find more information at
http://www.utdanacenter.org/texteams
The handouts include:
1. A mathematical task called “Mosaics”
2. A form for analyzing the student work.
3. Two sample student answers to the task.
Also included in this section is a PowerPoint presentation for use with the handouts.
December 2004. Ensuring Teacher Quality: Algebra I and Algebra II, produced by the Charles A. Dana Center at The
University of Texas at Austin for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Mosaics
Reuben created the first mosaic. He decided on a pattern and created the second
and third mosaics.
1. Develop a rule to determine the number of tiles in the nth mosaic. Write a
description of how your rule is related to the tile picture including a description of
what is constant and what is changing as tiles are added.
2. How many tiles would be in the tenth mosaic?
3. Would there be a mosaic in his set that uses 57 tiles? Explain your reasoning.
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The teacher will mark the criteria
to be considered in the solution
of this particular problem:
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Interprets functional relationships correctly.
Uses multiple representations (such as tables, graphs, symbols,
verbal description, and/or concrete models) and makes connections
among them.
Demonstrates algebra concepts, processes, and skills.
Interprets the reasonableness of answers in context of the problem.
Communicates a clear, detailed, and organized solution strategy.
States a clear and accurate solution using correct units.
Uses correct terminology and notation.
Uses appropriate tools.
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Solution Satisfies This Criteria
Defines variables appropriately using correct units.
Describes functional relationships.
CRITERIA
Name of Student: _________________________________________________________________________
Name of Problem: _________________________________________________________________________
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