Algebra I Rubric

Objectives	< 60 points	61-70 points	71-85 points	86-100 points	Score
The students will explain the steps to solving a multi-step linear equation with variables on one side. These points will come from: - PP Questions 1-4, 5 points each - The’ explanation’ part of pg147 7-20, 2 points each * 48 points possible	Student has no understanding of the steps to solving linear equations and can not put them in words.	Student does not show an adequate understanding of the steps to solving a linear equation and struggles putting them into words.	Student shows understanding of the steps to solving a linear equation and can put them into words some/most of the time.	Student shows understanding of the steps to solving a linear equation and can put them into words.
The student will solve linear equations with variables on one side of the equation. These points will come from: - The ‘solving’ part of pg 147 7-20, 2 points each *28 points possible	Student does not calculate the correct answers for linear equations.	Student does not adequately calculate the correct answers for linear equations.	Student shows correct calculations for the answers to linear equations some/most of the time.	Student calculates correct answers for linear equations.
The student will identify the like terms in a mathematical expression. These points will come from: - ‘Like terms’ from pg 147 1-6, 4 points each * 24 points possible	Student does not identify like terms correctly in a mathematical expression.	N/A	N/A	Student identifies like terms correctly in a mathematical expression.
100 Points Possible

Grading Scale
Points	Grade
91-100	A
81-90	B
71-80	C
61-70	D
60 or less	F