Achievement

Mathematical Challenge (25%)

Annotation (40%)

Solutions (15%)

Presentation (20%)

Novice

Problems illustrate only an introductory knowledge of the subject. They may be unsolvable or the solutions to the problems are obvious and/or easy to find. They do not demonstrate mastery of the subject matter.

Explanation does not "flow," may not be in sequential order and does not adequately explain the problem(s). May also have improper mathematical notation.

One or more solutions contain several errors with insufficient detail to understand what's going on.

Presentation may or may not include visual or other digital enhancements. Overall, a rather uninspired presentation. Doesn't really stand out. It is clear that the student has invested little effort into planning their presentation.

Apprentice

Problems are routine, requiring only modest effort or knowledge. The scope of the problems does not demonstrate the breadth of knowledge the student should have acquired at this stage of their learning.

Explanation may "flow" well but only vaguely explains one or more problems. Some parts of one or more solutions are difficult to follow. May include improper use of mathematical notation.

One or more solutions have a few errors but are understandable.

The presentation style is attractive but doesn't enhance the content; more flashy than functional. It is clear that the student has invested some effort into planning their presentation.

Journeyperson

Not all the problems are "routine" in nature. They span an appropriate breadth of material. At least one problem requires careful thought such as consideration of a special case or combines concepts from more than one unit. Showcases the writer's skill in solving routine mathematical problems.

Explanation "flows" well and explains the problems step by step. Solution is broken down well and explained in a way that makes it easy to follow. May have minor use of improper mathematical notation. May point out other ways of solving one or more problems as well.

All solutions are correct and easy to understand. Very few or only minor errors.

The presentation may use multiple media tools. The presentation style is attractive and maintains interest. Some of the underlying message may be lost by some aspects that are more flashy than functional. It is clear that the student has given some forethought and planning to their presentation.

Expert

Problems span more than two units worth of material. All problems are non-routine. Every problem includes content from at least two different units. Problems created demonstrate mastery of the subject matter.  Showcases the writer's skill in solving challenging mathematical problems.

Explanation "flows" well, explains the problems thoroughly and points out other ways of solving at least two of them.

All solutions correct, understandable and highly detailed. No errors.

The presentation displays use of multiple media tools. The presentation style grabs the viewer's or reader's attention and compliments the content in a way aids understanding and maintains interest. An "eye opening" display from which it is evident that the student invested significant effort.