This document outlines rubrics for evaluating quantitative problem solving skills across four areas: calculating correct answers, using and showing work in a spreadsheet, representing information mathematically, and performing calculations. For each area, performance is rated on a scale of distinguished, proficient, basic, below expectations, or non-performance based on demonstration of skills and meeting assignment requirements. The highest ratings are for completely accurate work shown in a spreadsheet with sources cited.

1. Calculates the Correct Answers for Problems
Total: 6.00
Distinguished - Calculates the correct answers for all four
problems.
Proficient - Calculates the correct answers for three of the
problems.
Basic - Calculates the correct answers for two of the problems.
Below Expectations - Calculates the correct answer for one of
the problems.
Non-Performance - The calculations are either nonexistent or
lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Utilizes a MS Excel Spreadsheet, Shows Work, and Provides
Sources for the Equations Used
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Utilizes a MS Excel spreadsheet, shows all
work, and provides sources for the equations used.
Proficient - Utilizes a MS Excel spreadsheet, shows most work,
and provides sources for some of the equations used.
Basic - Utilizes a MS Excel spreadsheet, shows some work, and
provides sources for some of the equations used.
Below Expectations - Does not utilize a MS Excel spreadsheet,
shows some work, and provides sources for some of the
equations used.
Non-Performance - The spreadsheet, work, and sources are
either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the
assignment instructions.
Quantitative Literacy: Representation
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Proficiently converts pertinent information into
an insightful mathematical representation in a way that
contributes to a further or deeper understanding.

2. Proficient - Competently converts pertinent information into an
appropriate mathematical representation.
Basic - Converts information, but the outcomes are only
partially appropriate or accurate.
Below Expectations - Attempts to convert information, but the
outcomes are inappropriate or inaccurate.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Quantitative Literacy: Calculation
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - All calculations are correct and adequately all
inclusive. Calculations are presented clearly and succinctly.
Proficient - Calculations are mostly accurate and adequately
comprehensive to solve the problem.
Basic - Calculations are somewhat accurate and/or represent
only a limited number of the calculations required to solve the
problem.
Below Expectations - Calculations were attempted but are
incorrect and are not comprehensive.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.