Final Exam Grading Rubric
Approaching
Standard
At Standard
0.00 – 57.49%
0.0 – 0.6
Student identifies the
correct formula in 059% of the assigned
problems.
57.50 – 76.24%
0.7 – 2.1
Student identifies
the correct
formula in 59-76%
of the assigned
problems.
76.25 93.74%
2.2 - 3.5
Student
identifies the
correct formula
in 76-94% of
the assigned
problems.
Cannot differentiate
between quantitative
terminology and
variables with the
associated functions.
Some limited use
of quantitative
terminology and
variables. Needs
some assistance in
making the
connections
between the terms
and their use.
Demonstrates
a proficient
understanding
of quantitative
terminology
and variables.
Demonstrates
a thorough
understanding
of quantitative
terminology
and variables.
Student is able
to utilize
terminology in
solution sets
with skill.
Solutions are not
present or the
solutions have no
relationship to the
tasks.
Solutions are not
complete,
indicating that
parts of problems
are not completely
understood.
Solutions
address all of
the
mathematical
and
quantitative
components
presented in
the problems.
Student does not
make the connection
between the
mathematical
operations and the
application of the
answers to make
meaningful decisions.
There is a gap in
understanding
between the
mathematical
operations
performed and
applying them to
make meaningful
decisions.
Solutions show
that the
student has a
broad
understanding
of the
problems and
the major
concepts
necessary for
their solutions..
Demonstrates
an adequate
understanding
of the
problems in
their contexts.
Mathematical
connections
are recognized.
There are no
explanations of the
solutions.
There are
incomplete
explanations of
the solutions.
There are clear
explanations of
the solutions.
There are clear
and detailed
explanations of
the solutions.
All steps are
included and
clearly labeled.
Below Standard
Undergraduate
Percentage scale:
Scaled score
Formula
Identification: Can
the student identify the
correct formula to
utilize in a given
context?
20%
Quantitative
Terminology
20%
Problem Solving
30%
Understanding &
Connections
20%
Communication
10%
Exceeds
Standard
93.75 - 100%
3.6 - 4.0
Student
consistently
identifies the
correct
formulas to be
utilized in a
given problem
set.
Demonstrates
a deep
understanding
of the
problems in
their contexts.