MATH OLYMPIAD (1998)

Grade 7-8: Scoring Guide (Rubric)

SCORE

DESCRIPTION

4

  • The cost of the concrete bridge is computed accurately ($369,600) AND
  • The cost of the steel bridge is within $2000 of the cost of the concrete bridge. AND
  • The recommendation letter includes a compelling reason for their choice. It may be lower cost, lower weight, ease of construction. AND
  • The recommendation letter includes difficulties or complexities that the team considered AND
  • An accurate drawing of the steel bridge is provided on the response sheet.

3

  • A response better than a 2 but not achieving a 4

2

Costs of both bridges, and the recommendation letter were supplied BUT one or more of the following errors was committed:

  • The cost of the concrete bridge was wrong OR
  • The recommendation letter does not supply reasons for their choice OR
  • No drawing of the steel bridge was attempted

1

Any response below a 2