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Showing Work When Solving Word Problems

This rubric may be used to assess students in showing their work when solving word problems.

For each new problem set, duplicate this rubric and modify last field to correspond with the number of questions.

Setting Up the Problem
Please check all that apply.
	25	System was drawn out to better define the problem (e.g., particle model, vector model, sketch of setup). (if applicable)
	10	All known variables were listed and identified.
	10	All known variables' units were included.
	2	Unknown variable was identified and list with a "?" with correct units.
	5	Original equation(s) were identified and written out.
	10	Original equation(s) were used to derive the working equation to be used. (if applicable)
	5	Substitue known variables into working equation.
	6	Problem solved for final solution with units. One should always check to see if answer is reasonable and units correct.
Word Problems Worked
Please check all that apply.
	75	Where all 15 problems worked? (Subtract points not made in box below.)
Total: 0

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