Math Extended Response

With ISAT testing just around the corner, I decided to post some information here about the types of questions the students need to answer. One of the things they have been working hard on are math extended response questions. Here is a sample question and answer:

Our students have learned to organize their math extended response answers in a T-chart to make sure they are explaining why they did each step. This is an example of the same answer presented in a T-chart:

Click here to view the student-friendly 4-point rubric used to score this type of ISAT question. The answer above scored full points, as explained below:

I hope this information helps you to understand some of the assignments the students have been doing both in school and at home!