Scoring guides & rubrics for algebra & patterns

Equality & meaning of = symbol (scoring guide & rubric)

Top level

• Equal symbol means there is a relationship between numbers and or expressions represented on either side of the equal sign. A relationship among the numbers or expressions, which can be compared with or without calculations.
• Equal symbol means there is a relationship between two equal numbers that can be found through calculations on each side of the equal symbol.
• Understands that a number sentence doesn't have to be of the form a + b = c.
  It might be:
  • 5+2=2+5,
  • 7=5+2, 
  • 5+2=7+0,
  • ...
• Understands the equal symbol consistently communicates something. 
  It might be: 
  • Equal symbol means the answer comes next, or
  • Use all the numbers to calculate an answer, or 
  • Extend the problem put 12 + 5 = 17

Lower level

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