Anchor paper 524
Problem Solving
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Problem Solving Rationale
<p>The student's strategy of diagramming the ladybugs and crickets Ben and Jill have in their jars, finding the total number of insects per jar, and comparing the totals to see if Dad is correct, works to solve the task. The student's answer, "A: no," is correct.</p>
Reasoning and Proof
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Reasoning Proof Rationale
<p>The student shows correct reasoning of the underlying concepts of the task. The student understands that a total number of insects in each jar needs to be determined and the two totals compared to determine if Dad is correct. </p>
Communication Level
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Communication Rationale
<p>The student correctly uses the mathematical terms <i>diagram</i>, <i>key</i>, <i>more than</i>.</p>
Connections Level
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Connections RationaleAnchor paper 524
<p>The student makes the mathematically relevant observations, "Jill has one more bug than Ben," and, "14 + 15, 10 + 10 + 9 = 29 bugs in all."</p>
Representation
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Representation Rationale
<p>The student's diagram is appropriate to the task and accurate. A key defines the ladybugs, crickets, and jars. Each jar contains the correct number of each insect. </p>