Topic: Patterning

Grade Level Category: 4-6

STRATEGY: Journal Entry

Objective:
Identify and continue number patterns

Materials Required:
Math journal and pencil

Description of the Activity:
Students are given five numbers to put in a pattern. An example would be: 20, 15, 8, 13, 18. After putting the numbers in a pattern they must explain why the numbers are in that order. They must tell the rule to follow to continue the pattern.

Scoring Rubric:
Ohio Model
0 Points

Nothing is done, except to recopy the problem
Only an incorrect answer is given

1 Point

Some interpretation of the data is made
Clearly the student is on the wrong track
There is no evidence that a second strategy was tried
No sub goal was reached

2 Points

Evidence of some understanding of the problem
A strategy that would work was started
A subgoal is reached
A correct answer is given, but it is impossible to tell how it was reached

3 Points

Appropriate solution strategy but the answer is wrong
Correct answer but no attempt to justify

4 Points

Correct strategy
Copying error caused incorrect answer
Correct answer but no attempt to justify

5 Points

Correct strategy
Correct answer that has been justified
Considerable insight shown in approach to problem

Reference of Sources:
Adapted from: Scott Foresman and Company. Exploring Mathematics: Teacher's Edition Grade 4, Volume 1 (Chapters 1-3). Scott Foresman and Company: Glenview, Illinois. 1994.



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