Teachers can integrate performance assessments into the instructional
process to provide additional learning experiences for students. This type of
assessment requires students to apply their knowledge and skills in context, and the
focus is on mathematical processes rather than on mathematics content. A rubric is
useful to show teachers what to look for in students’ work, but more importantly, it
shows what is expected of students in terms of processes and quality of work. The
rubric also provides a structured means of giving qualitative feedback. Teachers may
allow students to assess their own performances so that they can reflect on their
work and make improvements.