Volume of Cylinders and Cone Assessment*

Levels:	1	2	3	4	Score
Criteria:
Explanation / Description of Process	Provides little to no description of how they solved the problem.	Provides a basic description of how they solved the problem.	Provides a good description of how they solved the problem and alludes to why they used a particular strategy.	Provides an excellent description of how they solved the problem and includes details about why they used a particular strategy.
Measurement	Cannot apply measurement formulas.	Not fully clear on how to complete the task by using measurement formulas. Is unable to demonstrate understanding of measurement units.	Is able to apply correct formulas, but solutions may contain irrelevant data or incorrect units.	Is able to select and use the appropriate measurement formula using standard and nonstandard units.
Use of Manipulatives to Demonstrate Conceptual Understanding	Not able to use manipulatives to explain the mathematical concept.	Some confusion in use of manipulatives.	Can make most connections between different representation of a mathematical concept, though some errors are made in use of manipulatives.	Can use manipulatives to give a detailed and descriptive response.
Problem Solving Strategy	Does not implement an effective problem-solving strategy and is unable to identify the key elements of the problem.	Implements some effective problem-solving strategies and is able to identify some of the key elements of the problem.	Implements a fairly effective problem-solving strategy and is able to identify most of the key elements of the problem.	Implements an effective problem-solving strategy and identifies all of the key elements of the problem.
Computation	Makes major computational errors.	Makes some computational errors and it is unclear if they are aware of proper problem-solving procedures.	Makes minor computational errors.	Makes no computational errors.
Analysis / Mathematical Reasoning	Shows little to no understanding of either the pattern or relationship. Not able to explain the response they have given.	Shows some understanding of the pattern or relationship. Some irrelevant details in explanation.	Short but complete answer that shows an understanding of pattern or relationship.	Can demonstrate a full understanding of the pattern or relationships among the numbers. Explanation is detailed and organized and indicates logical thinking.
Mathematical Understanding	Shows little to no understanding of the problem's underlying concepts.	Shows some understanding of the problem's underlying concepts.	Shows sound understanding of the problem's underlying concepts but is either unable to fully describe the concept or makes some minor errors.	Shows a full understanding of a problem's underlying concepts and is able to describe the concept with no errors.