Exemplars of Problem Solving - Four Levels

Task-Specific Rubrics and Benchmark Descriptors (using student examples).




Novice
The novice will have no understanding of the mathematics of probability, and no approach will be evident.
Apprentice
The apprentice will show some understanding of probability but will achieve an incorrect solution.
Practitioner
The practitioner will show understanding of probability concepts and will achieve a correct solution.
Expert
The expert will show understanding of theoretical and experimental probability and will use both to verify accuracy of the solution.