Problem of the Week (POW) Rubric

Correction Area              Description                             Value

#1 Proper Format         Name, date and Hr# in upper                        1

right-hand corner. POW # centered,

on top-line. Typed or neatly printed.

#2 Spelling/Grammar   Proper Grammar and Spelling.                      1

#3 Problem Restated    Brief restatement (in own words)                   1

of what the question is asking.

#4 Facts                        List at least two facts needed to                     1       

                                      solve the problem.

#5 Solution Work         Show the calculations (work)                         2

                                      needed to solve the problem. 

#6 Solution (Answer)    Correct answer, properly labeled.                  1

#7 Solution                    Explain, in detail, the steps you                      1

     Explanation              took to solve the problem.

          *What strategy did you use?

#8 Alternate Method     Briefly explain another (different)                   1

                                      method of solving.

#9 Reflection                 Write about the math.  Include at least            1

one of the following:

• What did you learn?
• What confused/surprised you?
• How would you help someone

     solve this problem?

• Did you find the problem

     challenging? Why or why not?

          Total Value                                                              10