Topic: Problem Solving Through Journal Writing

Grade Level: 4-6

Strategy: Journal Writing

Objective Being Assessed and/or Purpose for the Assessment:
The students will use journals to show the level of understanding of problem solving and retrieving the correct information from a story problem.

Materials Required:
Worksheet and student Journal folder

Description of the Activity:
After spending adequate instruction time for the understanding of problem solving, have the students finish the journal page (see attached). When scoring the page, use the rubric below. The students should be aware of the scoring rubric before doing the page. Give them plenty of time to complete the entry. If necessary, they may take it home to finish.

Reproducible Page: Journal Page

Scoring Rubric:
3 Shows complete understanding of problem solving
2 Shows some understanding of problem solving
1Made an attempt to explain problem solving
0Made no attempt to work the problems




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