Category for Level of Mathematics Aesthetics

Code and Description

Level of prerequisite knowledge

2—Relies on minimum prerequisite knowledge 1—Relies on some prerequisite knowledge 0—Relies on substantial amount of prerequisite knowledge

Clarity

2—Argument is simple 1—Argument is somewhat complex 0—Argument is extremely complex

Simplicity, brevity, and conciseness

2—Has minimum number of logical steps and step-size 1—Has quite a number of logical steps and step-size 0—Has substantial number of logical steps and step-size

Structure, power, cleverness, and elements of surprise

2—Uses clever manipulation of the assumptions 1—Uses some manipulation of either content or assumptions 0—Uses manipulation of the content