Level of Creativity | Description | Indicator |
1 - Low | Based on employing an algorithm. | Students use formula to calculate areas of known geometrical figures (squares, rectangles, and trapezoids). |
2 - Intermediate | Leaves the direct use of algorithms, and is based on an explanation from within a mathematical model. Developing a method from a given situation. | Students use a 1 by 1 square as an object for measuring area. Students relate to parallels and equivalents. Students cut out shapes and move them around. |
3 - High | Leaves the model, and draws conclusions from outside a known theory. Constructing a solution by exploring what is stated in the problem. | Relating to geometrical figures, such as polygons. Proofs using specific geometrical figures like trapezoids and rectangles. Calculating areas after proving a theorem. |