Category:	Exemplary	Proficient	Needs Improvement	Absent
Mathematical History	13-20 points Student focuses on the topic and articulates a viewpoint that is well-reasoned and clearly communicated.	7-12 points Student focuses mostly on the topic; the viewpoint is somewhat clear; reasoning needs to be developed but is clearly communicated.	1-6 points Student does not remain on topic; the viewpoint is weakly articulated or difficult to understand.	0 points Student does not respond to the topic.
Feelings about Math	13-20 points Student focuses on the topic and articulates a viewpoint that is well-reasoned and clearly communicated.	7-12 points Student focuses mostly on the topic; the viewpoint is somewhat clear; reasoning needs to be developed but is clearly communicated.	1-6 points Student does not remain on topic; the viewpoint is weakly articulated or difficult to understand.	0 points Student does not respond to the topic.
Mathematical Future	13-20 points Student focuses on the topic and articulates a viewpoint that is well-reasoned and clearly communicated.	7-12 points Student focuses mostly on the topic; the viewpoint is somewhat clear; reasoning needs to be developed but is clearly communicated.	1-6 points Student does not remain on topic; the viewpoint is weakly articulated or difficult to understand.	0 points Student does not respond to the topic.
Organization of thoughts	13-20 points Paper is organized in a logical manner and topics are presented in an organized fashion	7-12 points Paper could be presented in a more logical fashion	1-6 points Paper needs adjustment to carry the reader to a logical conclusion	0 points Information provided regarding topics does not give clear indication of understanding of assignment.
Formatting and Assignment Rules	7-10 points Student’s paper is of an appropriate length, and formatted to the requirements (Times New Roman, 12-pt font, double spaced)	4-6 points Student’s paper is of an appropriate length but is not formatted to the requirements.	1-3 points Student’s paper is inadequate in length and formatting.	0 points Student’s paper is plagiarized (copied) from another source or student with no credit given.
Grammar	7-10 points Student demonstrates clear and grammatically correct use of expression that enhances clarity and meaning.	4-6 points Very few errors in grammar, punctuation, and expression; student’s expression and meaning is clear.	1-3 points Several errors in grammar, punctuation, and expression throughout that make some of the student’s meaning unclear.	0 points Significant number of errors in grammar, punctuation, and expression throughout that make it difficult to understand student’s meaning.