| Score | Interpretation |
| 0 | Made no attempt to solve the problem |
| 1 | Made little attempt in the form of sketches, jotting down needed relationship, jotting down needed data; or overtly explaining how to solve the problem |
| 2 | Showed understanding of the problem by the representations made and early attempts to solve the problem; problem solved about halfway |
| 3 | Made great progress in the solution. Problem is nearly solved, and solution is correct but minor errors are committed |
| 4 | Problem is fully correctly solved |