Based on the information given, Student B is correct and Student A is incorrect.
Student B correctly used exponents to calculate the total number of nuts collected by multiplying 12 by itself three times (12^3 = 12*12*12 = 1,728).
Student A, on the other hand, did not correctly use exponents. Instead, they multiplied 12 by 3 to get 36 nuts, which is incorrect.
A class is given this question on a test about exponents: A squirrel collects 12 nuts an hour for 12 hours on 12 days. Write an expression with and without exponents to find how many nuts the squirrel collected.
Two students provided these answers.
Student A Student B
123 123
12⋅3 12⋅12⋅12
36 nuts 1,728 nuts
Which student is correct? Explain what the incorrect student did incorrectly.
(2 points)
Math Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is correct. The student made no errors while solving.
The answer shows that the student used problem-solving skills and reasoning.
All work is shown or explained.
1
The answer is partially correct. The student made errors while solving.
The answer shows little problem-solving skills or reasoning.
Some work is shown or explained.
0 The question is not answered.
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