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Mathematics ULO Rubric

Mathematics

Coursework in this area is intended to develop an understanding of mathematical reasoning processes and the ability to utilize these processes to solve college-level mathematical problems.

University Learning Outcome (ULO) Criteria

Apply knowledge and the methods of reasoning characteristic of mathematics to solve college-level mathematical problems.

  1. Read, interpret, and communicate mathematical concepts.
  2. Represent and interpret information/data.
  3. Select, execute, and explain appropriate strategies/procedures when solving mathematical problems.
  4. Apply quantitative reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions and support them.

The Boise State University Learning Outcomes rubric for Mathematics is closely based on the Idaho State Board of Education’s Mathematical Ways of Knowing rubric.

Rubric

Downloadable Version: Mathematics ULO Rubric

CRITERIA4
Exemplary Work		3
Good Work		2
Developing Work		1
Unsatisfactory Work
1
Read, interpret, and
communicate mathematical
concepts.		Demonstrates ability to extend course
concepts to new contexts.
Demonstrates the ability to interpret
and apply abstractions. Understands
and correctly utilizes appropriate
mathematical language in new
contexts.		Demonstrates ability to read,
interpret, and communicate
the course concepts.
Understands the use of
abstractions related to course
material. Understands and
correctly utilizes appropriate
mathematical language.		Demonstrates understanding
of concepts relating to
appropriate prerequisite
material.		Does not demonstrate
understanding of concepts
relating to appropriate
prerequisite material.
2
Represent and interpret
information/data.		Appropriately represents data or
information graphically and/or
functionally. Draws valid conclusions
from analysis. Predicts consequences,
trends, or patterns.		Appropriately represents
data or information
graphically and/or
functionally. Draws valid
conclusions from analysis.		Demonstrates a general
understanding of graphs
and/or tables.		Does not demonstrate a
general understanding of
graphs and/or tables.
3
Select, execute and explain
appropriate
strategies/procedures when
solving mathematical
problems.		Selects the appropriate strategy in a
generalized problem. Applies the
strategy independently and in a timely
manner, indicating that the process
has become internalized. Justifies why
the process is used.		Selects appropriate strategy
for specific problems.
Performs process correctly
without assistance. Writes
down steps.		Follows an argument as to
which strategy is chosen.
Performs process correctly
with assistance. Follows steps.		Cannot follow an argument as
to which strategy is chosen.
Incorrectly performs process
despite assistance. Cannot
follow steps.
4
Apply quantitative reasoning
to draw appropriate
conclusions and support
them.		Uses appropriate methods to check
the solution and recognize that it is
reasonable. Demonstrates that the
conclusion correctly addresses the
initial problem. Explains the problem,
process and conclusions to others.
Recognizes the limitations of the
methods and the conclusions.
Recognizes patterns within a problem
that can be applied to other situations.		Uses appropriate methods to
check the solution and
recognize that it is
reasonable. Demonstrates
that the conclusion correctly
addresses the initial problem.
Explains the problem, process
and conclusions to others.		Uses appropriate methods to
check the solution and
recognize that it is reasonable.		Does not use appropriate
methods to check the solution
and recognize that it is
reasonable.