Elizabeth Public Schools Fifth Grade Second Marking Period CCSS Extended Constructed Response Questions 2013-2014 Elizabeth Public Schools

Intervention Block Framework Students work independently to solve extended constructed response question. Students work in groups to either discuss responses and compile 1 response or students work together to score each response based on the rubric. Students share responses or discussion points as a whole group.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

In class Veronica told her teacher that when you multiply a number by 10, you just always add 0 to the end of the number. Think about her statement (conjecture), then answer the following questions. When does Veronica’s statement (conjecture) work? When doesn’t Veronica’s statement (conjecture) work? Is the opposite true? When you divide a number by 10, can you just remove a 0 from the end of the number? When does that work? When doesn’t that work? Rewrite Veronica’s statement (conjecture) so that it is true for ALL numbers. Write a statement (conjecture) about what happens when you divide a number by 10.   Rewrite your statement (conjecture) again so that it applies to other powers of 10.   Explain how these statements (conjectures) are related to place value. 5.NBT.2 - Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Rainfall collected in a rain gauge was found to be 3 Rainfall collected in a rain gauge was found to be 3.3 cm when rounded to the nearest tenth of a centimeter. Which measurements below could be the actual measurement of the rainfall? 3.251 cm 3.349 cm 3.352 cm 3.295 cm   Write 2 additional possible actual measurements. How do you know your answers are correct? 5.NBT.4 - Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Tito and Luis are stuffed with pizza! Tito ate one-fourth of a cheese pizza. Tito ate three-eighths of a pepperoni pizza. Tito ate one-half of a mushroom pizza. Luis ate five-eighths of a cheese pizza. Luis ate the other half of the mushroom pizza. All the pizzas were the same size. Tito says he ate more pizza than Luis because Luis did not eat any pepperoni pizza. Luis says they each ate the same amount of pizza. Who is correct? Show all your mathematical thinking. 5.NF.1 - Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Explain how your picture shows eight equal portions. After a class party, Emily has three equally sized apple pies left and she wants to divide them into eight equal portions to give to eight students who want to take some pie home. Draw a picture showing how Emily might divide the pies into eight equal portions. Explain how your picture shows eight equal portions. What fraction of a pie will each of the eight students get? 5.NF.3 -Interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator (a/b = a ÷ b). Solve word problems involving division of whole numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions or mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

If I take 6, and I multiply it by 4, I get 24, which is bigger than 6. Jackson claims that multiplication always makes a number bigger. He gave the following examples: If I take 6, and I multiply it by 4, I get 24, which is bigger than 6. If I take 1 4 , and I multiply it by 2 (whole number), I get 2 4 or 1 2 which is bigger than 1 4 . Jackson’s reasoning is incorrect. Give an example that proves he is wrong, and explain his mistake using pictures, words, or numbers. 5.NF.5 -Interpret multiplication as scaling (resizing) by: Comparing the size of a product to the size of one factor on the basis of the size of the other factor, without performing the indicated multiplication and explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction greater than 1 results in a product greater than the given number (recognizing multiplication by whole numbers greater than 1 as a familiar case); explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction less than 1 results in a product smaller than the given number; and relating the principle of fraction equivalence a/b = (n × a)/(n × b) to the effect of multiplying a/b by 1.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

What time was it 2,011 minutes after the beginning of January 1, 2014? Show your answer in terms of hours, minutes, and date. 5.MD.1 -Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m) and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Marta made an error while finding the product 84.15×10 In your own words, explain Marta’s misunderstanding. Please explain what she should do to get the correct answer and include the correct answer in your response. 5.NBT.2 - Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

The number 8. 264 will be rounded to the nearest hundredth The number 8.264 will be rounded to the nearest hundredth. Between what two hundredths does 8.264 lie? Show these two values in the two boxes below the number line. Then put a point on the number line to show 8.264. What will 8.264 be rounded to when rounding to the nearest hundredth? Explain your response.   5.NBT.4 - Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Carlos bakes a cherry pie, an apple pie, and a blueberry pie Carlos bakes a cherry pie, an apple pie, and a blueberry pie. All the pies are the same size. Juan eats one-sixth of the cherry pie, one half of the apple pie, and three-sixths of the blueberry pie. Francisco eats four-sixths of the cherry pie, three-sixths of the apple pie, and one-third of the blueberry pie. Who eats the most pie? How much of each pie is left over? Show all of your mathematical thinking. 5.NF.1 - Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Why or why not? Use mathematical thinking to defend your answer. Juan brings 3 boxes of cookies to the soccer game to split between himself and 14 of his soccer friends. If each box of cookies contains 20 cookies, and one student asks for 5 cookies, is that fair? Why or why not? Use mathematical thinking to defend your answer. 5.NF.3 -Interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator (a/b = a ÷ b). Solve word problems involving division of whole numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions or mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Kayla, Khalif, and Jose were collecting “Box Tops” as a fundraiser. Kayla collected 3 ¾ times as much as Khalif. Khalif collected 1 3 as much as Jen. Who collected the most? Who collected the least? Explain. 5.NF.5 -Interpret multiplication as scaling (resizing) by: Comparing the size of a product to the size of one factor on the basis of the size of the other factor, without performing the indicated multiplication and explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction greater than 1 results in a product greater than the given number (recognizing multiplication by whole numbers greater than 1 as a familiar case); explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction less than 1 results in a product smaller than the given number; and relating the principle of fraction equivalence a/b = (n × a)/(n × b) to the effect of multiplying a/b by 1.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Using a whole number of miles and a whole number of feet. Carlos walked 9 miles in 3 hours. If he walked the same distance every hour, how far did he walk in one hour? Write your answer: Using only miles. Using a whole number of miles and a whole number of feet. Using only feet. 5.MD.1 -Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m) and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Annual rainfall total for cities in New Jersey are listed below.   Elizabeth 0.86 meters Union 0.836 meters Newark 1.5 meters Linden 1.368 meters Imagine Linden’s rainfall is the same every year. How much rain would fall in 100 years?   Write an equation using an exponent that would express the 100-year total rainfall. Explain how the digits have shifted position and why. 5.NBT.2 - Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Choose one of your answers and explain in words how you are correct. Write 5 numbers which round to 6.5 when rounded to the nearest tenths place. Choose one of your answers and explain in words how you are correct. 5.NBT.4 - Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Nick and Tasha are buying supplies for a camping trip Nick and Tasha are buying supplies for a camping trip. They need to buy chocolate bars to make s’mores, their favorite campfire dessert. Each of them has a different recipe for their perfect s’more. Nick likes to use 𝟏 𝟐 of a chocolate bar to make a s’more. Tasha will only eat s’mores that are made with exactly 𝟐 𝟓 of a chocolate bar. What fraction of a chocolate bar will Nick and Tasha use in total if they each eat one s’more? Nick wants to cut one chocolate bar into pieces of equal size so that he and Tasha can make their s’mores. How many pieces should he cut the chocolate bar into so that each person will get the right amount of chocolate to make their perfect s’more? 5.NF.1 - Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

What fraction of the rope will each student receive? Mr. Clarke has a rope that is 11 inches long that he needs to cut into 6 equal parts to share with the 6 students in his after-school program for a knot-tying project. Draw a model to show how the rope can be equally shared.   What fraction of the rope will each student receive? Write a sentence to explain how you know that you are correct. 5.NF.3 -Interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator (a/b = a ÷ b). Solve word problems involving division of whole numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions or mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Explain your reasoning. Shiloh wants to make 5 pitchers of tea. Each recipe calls for 1 4 cup of sugar for each pitcher. If she makes 5 pitchers of tea will she need more or less than 1 whole cup of sugar? Explain your reasoning.   5.NF.5 -Interpret multiplication as scaling (resizing) by: Comparing the size of a product to the size of one factor on the basis of the size of the other factor, without performing the indicated multiplication and explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction greater than 1 results in a product greater than the given number (recognizing multiplication by whole numbers greater than 1 as a familiar case); explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction less than 1 results in a product smaller than the given number; and relating the principle of fraction equivalence a/b = (n × a)/(n × b) to the effect of multiplying a/b by 1.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Rasha, a baby elephant, was born January 23, 2014 at the Tree Top Zoo. The calf weighed 251 lbs. at birth. If the baby elephant gains 48 ounces a day, how much will she weigh at the end of 7 days? 5.MD.1 -Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m) and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Mercury Venus Earth 5.7 x 107 km 1.08 x 108 km 1.5 x 108 km The table below gives you the approximate distance of 3 planets from the sun. How far is each planet from the sun in million kilometers? Susan said, “Venus is more than twice as far from the sun as Mercury is.” Tyrone said, “Mercury is more than twice as far from the sun as Earth is.” Are Susan and Tyrone correct? If yes, use numbers, words or pictures to prove they are correct. If no, rewrite the statements so they are correct. What is the benefit of using powers of ten to represent numbers? Mercury Venus Earth 5.7 x 107 km 1.08 x 108 km 1.5 x 108 km 5.NBT.2 - Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

The number 15. 293 will be rounded to the nearest tenth The number 15.293 will be rounded to the nearest tenth. Between what two tenths does 15.293 lie? Show these two values in the two boxes below the number line. Then put a point on the number line to show 15.293. What will 15.293 be rounded to when rounding to the nearest tenth? Explain your response.   5.NBT.4 - Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Joe was exercising on his treadmill Joe was exercising on his treadmill. He walked 3 8 of a mile and then ran 2 5 of a mile within 30 minutes. How many miles has Joe done on his treadmill? 5.NF.1 - Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

What fractional part of the paper did James put in each box? James was preparing boxes of school supplies to send to a school in another country. Thirty-two packs of paper were donated for the boxes. This paper had to be shared equally with the 6 boxes being prepared. Draw a model to show how James can divide the paper equally among the 6 boxes.   What fractional part of the paper did James put in each box? Create a division equation and label what numbers represent the numerator and denominator in this problem. 5.NF.3 -Interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator (a/b = a ÷ b). Solve word problems involving division of whole numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions or mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Mrs. Bennett is planting two flower beds Mrs. Bennett is planting two flower beds. The first flower bed is 5 meters long and 6 5 meters wide. The second flower bed is 5 meters long and 5 6 meters wide. How do the areas of these two flower beds compare? Is the value of the area larger or smaller than 5 square meters? Draw pictures to prove your answer. 5.NF.5 -Interpret multiplication as scaling (resizing) by: Comparing the size of a product to the size of one factor on the basis of the size of the other factor, without performing the indicated multiplication and explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction greater than 1 results in a product greater than the given number (recognizing multiplication by whole numbers greater than 1 as a familiar case); explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction less than 1 results in a product smaller than the given number; and relating the principle of fraction equivalence a/b = (n × a)/(n × b) to the effect of multiplying a/b by 1.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

A fifth grade class is running a 5K race. The class will begin practicing to increase their endurance starting with 1,500 meters and adding 500 meters each week. How many weeks will it take to be ready for the race? Show all work and explain your answer. 5.MD.1 -Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m) and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Using pictures, numbers, or words explain the pattern you can use to find the product when multiplying a whole number by 10, 100, 1000 or by any other power of 10.   Will this pattern be the same when multiplying a decimal by a power of 10? Explain with examples. 5.NBT.2 - Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Annual rainfall total for cities in New Jersey are listed below.   Elizabeth 0.86 meters Union 0.836 meters Newark 1.5 meters Linden 1.368 meters Round each of the rainfall totals to the nearest tenth.   5.NBT.4 - Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Find two different ways to add these two numbers: 𝟏 𝟏 𝟑 +𝟐 𝟑 𝟓 5.NF.1 - Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Wilson rode his bike 22 miles in 4 hours. If he rode his bike the same distance every hour, how far did he ride in one hour? Write your answer: Using only miles. Using a whole number of miles and a whole number of feet. Using only feet. 5.NF.3 -Interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator (a/b = a ÷ b). Solve word problems involving division of whole numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions or mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

When Angela solved the problem 1 3 x 1 3 she got an answer of 2 9 . This confused Carissa. She thought the answer was incorrect because she always thought multiplication results in a product larger than the factors. Use what you know about multiplying fractions to explain why Angela’s answer is correct. 5.NF.5 -Interpret multiplication as scaling (resizing) by: Comparing the size of a product to the size of one factor on the basis of the size of the other factor, without performing the indicated multiplication and explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction greater than 1 results in a product greater than the given number (recognizing multiplication by whole numbers greater than 1 as a familiar case); explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction less than 1 results in a product smaller than the given number; and relating the principle of fraction equivalence a/b = (n × a)/(n × b) to the effect of multiplying a/b by 1.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

THE STATUE OF LIBERTY’s…. Carla’s class is preparing for a field trip to the Statue of Liberty. In math class, they are researching Lady Liberty’s size. Help Carla finish this table. THE STATUE OF LIBERTY’s…. Convert to Inches …..mouth is 3 feet wide …..head is 10 feet from ear to ear …..height is 111 feet 5.MD.1 -Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m) and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Draw a place value chart to model the number 7.77 Use words, numbers, and your model to explain why each of the digits has a different value. Be sure to use “ten times as much” and “one tenth of” in your explanation. Multiply 7.77 x 104. Explain the shift of the digits, the change in the value of each digit, and the number of zeroes in the product. Divide the product from (b) by 102. Explain the shift of the digits and how the value of each digit changed. 5.NBT.2 - Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

3.462 Look at the following number and answer the questions about it: Is it closer to 3 or to 4? Is it closer to 3.4 or to 3.5? Is it closer to 3.46 or to 3.47? Use a number line to record all of the following numbers: 3.462 3 4 3.4 3.5 3.46 3.47 Which number would you round 3.462 if you wanted to be as precise as possible? Why?   5.NBT.4 - Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Sonya and Jorge are putting together a puzzle Sonya and Jorge are putting together a puzzle. Sonya put together 7 12 of the puzzle pieces. Jorge put together 7 24 of the puzzle pieces. What fraction of the total number of puzzle pieces has NOT been used? 5.NF.1 - Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Mrs. Hinterstein had 98 feet of yarn. If each of the 24 students in her art class gets an equal length of yarn, how long will each piece be? Write your answer: Using only feet Using a whole number of feet and a whole number of inches. Using only inches. 5.NF.3 -Interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator (a/b = a ÷ b). Solve word problems involving division of whole numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions or mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

The students in Raul’s class were growing grass seedlings in different conditions for a science project. He noticed that Pablo’s seedlings were 1 1 2 times a tall as his own seedlings. He also saw that Celina’s seedlings were 3 4 as tall as his own. Which of the seedlings shown below must belong to which student? Explain your reasoning. 5.NF.5 -Interpret multiplication as scaling (resizing) by: Comparing the size of a product to the size of one factor on the basis of the size of the other factor, without performing the indicated multiplication and explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction greater than 1 results in a product greater than the given number (recognizing multiplication by whole numbers greater than 1 as a familiar case); explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction less than 1 results in a product smaller than the given number; and relating the principle of fraction equivalence a/b = (n × a)/(n × b) to the effect of multiplying a/b by 1.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Carla’s friend can’t believe how large the Statue of Liberty is Carla’s friend can’t believe how large the Statue of Liberty is. She finds more information about Lady Liberty. Help Carla’s friend Mary fill in the rest of the chart and then answer the questions. The Statue of Liberty’s Customary Units Feet Inches Metric Units Meters Centimeters Nose 4 ft., 6 in 1.37 m Index Finger 8 ft. 2.44 m Head 17 ft., 3 in 5.26 m Eye 2 ft., 6 in 0.76 m Mary is 52 inches tall. Which of Lady Liberty’s body parts above is the closest to her height? What is the difference between these two measurements in inches? Mary’s eye is 4 cm wide. How many of Mary’ eyes lined up end to end would it take to stretch all the way across one of Lady Liberty’s eyes? 5.MD.1 -Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m) and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

The place value of the 5 in 0 The place value of the 5 in 0.5 is how many times the place value of the 5 in 50 ? Explain your answer in words. Be sure to use “times as much” in your explanation.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Which number would be the best estimate of the shaded amount in the model below? Explain.   5.NBT.4 - Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Tom makes a punch for a class party. The recipe calls for 6 8 of a liter of orange juice and 4 12 of a liter of seltzer. Can Tom use a one-liter container to hold both the orange juice and water at the same time? Explain your thinking. 5.NF.1 - Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Maria started a lemonade stand for the summer Maria started a lemonade stand for the summer. She has puts exactly 6 lemons in each pitcher. If she used 72 lemons, how many pitchers did she make today? 5.NF.3 -Interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator (a/b = a ÷ b). Solve word problems involving division of whole numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions or mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Mrs. Jones teaches in a room that is 60 feet wide and 40 feet long. Mr Mrs. Jones teaches in a room that is 60 feet wide and 40 feet long. Mr. Thomas teaches in a room that is half as wide, but has the same length. How do the dimensions and area of Mr. Thomas’ classroom compare to Mrs. Jones’ room? Draw a picture to prove your answer. 5.NF.5 -Interpret multiplication as scaling (resizing) by: Comparing the size of a product to the size of one factor on the basis of the size of the other factor, without performing the indicated multiplication and explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction greater than 1 results in a product greater than the given number (recognizing multiplication by whole numbers greater than 1 as a familiar case); explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction less than 1 results in a product smaller than the given number; and relating the principle of fraction equivalence a/b = (n × a)/(n × b) to the effect of multiplying a/b by 1.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Mrs. Yin had 10 cartons of milk in her restaurant on Monday Mrs. Yin had 10 cartons of milk in her restaurant on Monday. Each carton contains 128 fluid ounces of milk. Exactly how many quarts of milk did Mrs. Yin have in her restaurant on Monday? 1 pint = 16 fluid ounces 1 quart = 2 pints 5.MD.1 -Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m) and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

How many times do you need to divide 45.695 by ten to get 0.0045695? Explain the steps in solving this question. 5.NBT.2 - Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

The number 3. 194 will be rounded to the nearest thousandth The number 3.194 will be rounded to the nearest thousandth. Between what two thousandths does 3.194 lie? Show these two values in the two boxes below the number line. Then put a point on the number line to show 3.194. What will 3.194 be rounded to when rounding to the nearest thousandth? Explain your response.   5.NBT.4 - Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

1 3 of the fifth graders want to go bowling. The fifth graders vote to determine where they want to go on a field trip. 1 3 of the fifth graders want to go bowling. 2 6 of the fifth graders want to go to the zoo. 1 6 of the fifth graders want to go to a museum. What fraction of the students did NOT vote? Show all your mathematical thinking. 5.NF.1 - Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Show your work and explain how your answer is reasonable. A carpenter used exactly 25 feet of wood to make 9 shelves of equal length. How long did each shelf measure? Show your work and explain how your answer is reasonable. 5.NF.3 -Interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator (a/b = a ÷ b). Solve word problems involving division of whole numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions or mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Use the symbols <, >, or = to make each statement true without using any calculations explain how you know your answers are correct. 66 x 5 5 66 x 8 5 329 x 1 6 329 x 6 6 100 x 9 4 100 x 1 4 5.NF.5 -Interpret multiplication as scaling (resizing) by: Comparing the size of a product to the size of one factor on the basis of the size of the other factor, without performing the indicated multiplication and explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction greater than 1 results in a product greater than the given number (recognizing multiplication by whole numbers greater than 1 as a familiar case); explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction less than 1 results in a product smaller than the given number; and relating the principle of fraction equivalence a/b = (n × a)/(n × b) to the effect of multiplying a/b by 1.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.

Juan figured out that he makes $0.75 every minute at his job. He works 7 hours and 15 minutes every day. How many minutes does he work in 4 days? How much will he earn in 4 days? 5.MD.1 -Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m) and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.

Scoring Guide for Mathematics Extended Constructed Response Questions (Generic Rubric) 3-Point Response The response shows complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes procedures completely and gives relevant responses to all parts of the task. The response contains few minor errors, if any. The response contains a clear, effective explanation detailing how the problem was solved so that the reader does not need to infer how and why decisions were made. 2-Point Response The response shows nearly complete understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The student executes nearly all procedures and gives relevant responses to most parts of the task. The response may have minor errors. The explanation detailing how the problem was solved may not be clear, causing the reader to make some inferences. 1-Point Response The response shows limited understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The response and procedures may be incomplete and/or may contain major errors. An incomplete explanation of how the problem was solved may contribute to questions as to how and why decisions were made. 0-Point Response The response shows insufficient understanding of the problem’s essential mathematical concepts. The procedures, if any, contain major errors. There may be no explanation of the solution or the reader may not be able to understand the explanation. The reader may not be able to understand how and why decisions were made.