Crackers on a Plate
Problem Solving
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Problem Solving Rationale
<p>The student's strategy of using a ten frame to show the ten crackers and how many remain on the plate after five are eaten works to solve the task. The student's answer, "5" is correct.</p>
Reasoning and Proof
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Reasoning Proof Rationale
<p>The student demonstrates correct reasoning of the underlying concepts of the task. The student's ten frame and scribing support correct understanding of a set of ten crackers and the need to subtract five crackers.</p>
Communication Level
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Communication Rationale
<p>The student correctly use the mathematical terms <i>10 frame</i>, <i>diagram</i>.</p>
Connections Level
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Connections RationaleCrackers on a Plate
<p>The student uses a second strategy, a diagram, to show that five crackers are still on the plate after subtracting the five eaten crackers. The student does not compare the two strategies to earn the Expert level.</p>
Representation
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Representation Rationale
<p>The student's ten frame is appropriate to the task and accurate. The student's scribing defines the crackers. The student's diagram is appropriate to the task and accurate. The student's scribing defines the crackers.</p>