Grade 7 Excellent performance

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the syllabus; successfully applies mathematical principles at a sophisticated level in a wide variety of contexts; successfully uses problem-solving techniques in challenging situations; recognizes patterns and structures, makes generalizations and justifies conclusions; understands and explains the significance and reasonableness of results, and draws full and relevant conclusions; communicates mathematics in a clear, effective and concise manner, using correct techniques, notation and terminology; demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge, understanding and skills from different areas of the course; uses technology proficiently.

Grade 6 Very good performance

Demonstrates a broad knowledge and understanding of the syllabus; successfully applies mathematical principles in a variety of contexts; uses problem-solving techniques in challenging situations; recognizes patterns and structures, and makes some generalizations; understands and explains the significance and reasonableness of results, and draws relevant conclusions; communicates mathematics in a clear and effective manner, using correct techniques, notation and terminology; demonstrates some ability to integrate knowledge, understanding and skills from different areas of the course; uses technology proficiently.

Grade 5 Good performance

Demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the syllabus; successfully applies mathematical principles in performing routine tasks; successfully carries out mathematical processes in a variety of contexts, and recognizes patterns and structures; understands the significance of results and draws some conclusions; successfully uses problem-solving techniques in routine situations; communicates mathematics effectively, using suitable notation and terminology; demonstrates an awareness of the links between different areas of the course; uses technology appropriately.

Grade 4 Satisfactory performance

Demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge of the syllabus; applies mathematical principles in performing some routine tasks; successfully carries out mathematical processes in straightforward contexts; shows some ability to recognize patterns and structures; uses problem-solving techniques in routine situations; has limited understanding of the significance of results and attempts to draw some conclusions; communicates mathematics adequately, using some appropriate techniques, notation and terminology; uses technology satisfactorily.

Grade 3 Mediocre performance

Demonstrates partial knowledge of the syllabus and limited understanding of mathematical principles in performing some routine tasks; attempts to carry out mathematical processes in straightforward contexts; communicates some mathematics, using appropriate techniques, notation or terminology; uses technology to a limited extent.

Grade 2 Poor performance

Demonstrates limited knowledge of the syllabus; attempts to carry out mathematical processes ata basic level; communicates some mathematics, but often uses inappropriate techniques, notation or terminology; uses technology inadequately.

Grade 1 Very poor performance

Demonstrates minimal knowledge of the syllabus; demonstrates little or no ability to use mathematical processes, even when attempting routine tasks; is unable to make effective use of technology.