Phoenix College Numeracy Assessment Rubric
Criteria of
Numeracy
Rubric
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Analyze a given
problem
Completely detailed the
needed element(s) for
problem analysis by
formulating question(s)
or identifying
relevant/missing
information.
Accurately represented
all of the given
information by graph,
chart, equation,
formula, picture, or
spreadsheet, etc.
Achieved correct
mathematical results
including correct units
of measure (if needed).
Correctly detailed some
of the needed
element(s) for problem
analysis by formulating
question(s), identifying
relevant or missing
information.
Accurately represented
some of the given
information by graph,
chart, equation,
formula, picture, or
spreadsheet, etc.
Achieved some correct
mathematical results,
but needed units of
measure not included.
Inaccurately formulated
question(s), incorrectly
identified relevant or
missing information.
No evidence of
question
formulation,
identification of
relevant or
missing
information.
No
representation of
given information
shown.
Incorrect results - Major
mathematical flaws or
serious errors in reasoning.
No mathematical
results shown.
Shows complete
understanding of the
model and question(s)
by making inference
about reality or
choosing a best course
of action based on
results or discussing the
meaning of the answer
in relation to the reallife question. Review of
result(s) shown.
Shows partial
understanding of the
model and question(s)
by making inference
about reality or
choosing a best course
of action based on
results or discusses the
meaning of the answer
in relation to the reallife question. No
evidence of review of
result(s).
Shows misunderstanding of
the model and question(s)
by making incorrect
inference about reality or
not choosing a best course
of action based on results or
inaccurately discusses the
meaning of the answer in
relation to the real-life
question. No evidence of
review of result(s).
No inferences,
conclusions
drawn. No
evidence of
review of
result(s).
Select/Develop
a Model
Solve the
problem
Use the model
& review
results
Revised 9/20/13 SB
Information inaccurately
represented by graph, chart,
equation, formula, picture,
or spreadsheet, etc.
Numeracy Outcome Statement
Phoenix College students will demonstrate the capabilities to analyze a problem,
represent it with an accurate mathematical model, determine the correct answer,
evaluate the answer for reasonableness, and use the answer to make inferences
about the real world.
 NUMERACY RUBRIC FOR PHOENIX COLLEGE 
To assess a sample of student work, the evaluator will determine the level to
which the student has demonstrated the following outcomes.
1. Analyze a given problem by
 formulating a question
 identifying relevant information
 identifying missing information
 finding additional information needed
2. Select or develop a model to accurately represent the data or information
given in the problem (for example, a graph, chart, equation, formula,
spreadsheet, pictorial representation, etc.).
3. Solve the problem with or without technology to achieve correct
mathematical results using correct units of measurement.
4. Review results for reasonableness and/or multiple correct solutions.
5. Discuss, explain, or demonstrate the use of the model for making inferences
or drawing conclusions.
Revised 9/20/13 SB