Exemplars: Performance Tasks Ad

Rubrics and Annotated Anchor Papers

Exemplars tasks include a specific rubric that describes what is required to achieve each level of performance and annotated samples of student work for each of the four performance levels: Novice, Apprentice, Practitioner and Expert.

These specific descriptions point to the distinctions to look for when using Exemplars Rubrics to assess different levels of student learning and understanding. These guides are also useful in providing a basis for student self-assessment.

Differentiated Tasks

Each Exemplars math performance task is differentiated and is accompanied by a more accessible and a more challenging version of the problem, allowing teachers to better meet the needs of the diverse students in their classrooms.

Sample 3-5 Math Task

Original Version of Task (click here)

More Accessible Version (click here)

More Challenging Version (click here)

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All Exemplars math material includes:

Differentiated performance tasks at three levels
Teacher notes for assessment and instruction
Standards-based scoring rubrics
Annotated anchor papers
Alignments to state and national standards
Classroom-tested material

"...with the introduction of Exemplars rubrics, teachers were better informed of additional ways to assess student learning and were able to convey those expectations to students."

C. Carlton
Interdisciplinary Curriculum Specialist, K-12
Nashua, NH

"If I think about all of the strategies teachers have used to try and improve student achievement in math, the Exemplars program was the most powerful.

D. Ullman
Assistant Superintendent
Farmington, CT

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