MSAD 15 Rubric
Name: _____________________________________________ Date Started: ____________________ Date Completed: _________________
Learning Targets:
MA.NQ.RN.01.01 Explain how the definition of the meaning of rational exponents follows from the extending of the properties of integer exponents
to those values, allowing for notation, for radicals in terms of rational exponents.
MA.F.LE.01.01 Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with exponential functions
MA.F.LE.01.02 Construct linear and exponential functions, including arithmetic and geometric sequences, give a graph, description of a
relationship, or two input-output pairs. (including reading these from a table)
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Proficient
Partially Proficient
Emerging
Explain how the definition of the
meaning of rational exponents
follows from the extending of the
properties of integer exponents to
those values, allowing for notation,
for radicals in terms of rational
exponents.
Prove that linear functions grow by
equal differences over equal
intervals, and that exponential
functions grow by equal factors
over equal intervals
Recognize situations in which one
quantity changes at a constant rate
per unit interval relative to another
Recognize situations in which a
quantity grows or decays at a
constant rate per unit interval
relative to another
Construct linear and exponential
functions including arithmetic and
geometric sequences, give a graph,
description of a relationship, or
two input-output pairs. (including
reading these from a table)
The learner infers or
applies the learned concept
in an advanced manner or
in an authentic situation.
The learner understands the
targeted complex ideas and
concepts.
The learner knows the
Needs help to show the
foundational simple details foundational details and
and processes of the
processes.
concept.
Is able to define the meaning
of a rational exponents and
apply the properties of
integers to rational numbers
as exponents.
Able to apply the properties
of integers to rational
numbers as exponents.
Understand that the
numerator is the exponent
and the denominator is the
root, but are unable to
apply to an equation
Provide real life examples of
linear and exponential
growth
Able to recognize and
explain the differences
between linear and
exponential growth.
Able to recognize the
Unable to recognize or
differences between linear explain the differences
and exponential growth.
between linear and exponential
growth.
Provide real life examples of
linear growth/decay
Able to recognize and
explain linear growth/decay
Able to recognize linear
growth/decay
Unable to recognize or explain
linear growth.
Provide real life examples of
exponential growth/decay
Able to recognize and
explain exponential
growth/decay
Able to recognize
exponential growth/decay
Unable to recognize or explain
exponential growth/decay
Given data (as a table, graph
or input/output pairs) are
able to derive a linear or
exponential function with a
description of the
relationship.
Given data (as a table, graph
or input/output pairs) are
able to derive a linear or
exponential function with a
description of the
relationship containing
minor arithmetic errors.
Given data (as a table,
graph or input/output
pairs) are able to derive a
linear function with a
description of the
relationship
Given data (as a table, graph or
input/output pairs) are able to
derive a linear function with a
description of the relationship
containing minor arithmetic
errors
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Unable to understand that the
numerator is the exponent and
the denominator is the root,
but are unable to apply to an
equation
MSAD 15 Rubric
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