Your family has decided to change cell phone companies and get you and your 4 siblings phones under the new plan. Your mom is going to just choose the plan that has her favorite commercial. You want to help so you decide to prepare a summary report that compares two calling plans to help the your parents decide which plan is best for them. Your report should include algebraic and graphical representations of each plan, conditions where the two plans are the same cost, and advantages/disadvantages of each plan.
4
Mathematical
Reasoning and
Problem Solving
30%
I consistently use appropriate methods, rules and formulas to prove my plan.
3
I generally use appropriate methods, rules and formulas to demonstrate my plans.
2
I sometimes use appropriate methods, rules and formulas to demonstrate my plans.
1
I show little evidence of using methods, rules and formulas to demonstrate my plan.
Communication
20%
I have stated topic. I have showed good use of mathematical language and forms of mathematical representation (formulas, diagrams, tables, charts graphs, and models). My reasoning and explanations and conclusions are logical and complete. I use complex and refined mathematical reasoning to identify an objective function and accurately minimize or maximize the expression
I have stated topic. I showed some use of mathematical language and forms of mathematical representation
(formulas, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, and models).
My reasoning, explanations and conclusions are logical but not always complete.
I have poorly stated topic. I showed basic use of mathematical language and forms of mathematical representation (formulas, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, and models). My reasoning, explanations and conclusions are difficult to follow.
I have not stated a topic. I show no use of mathematical language and form of mathematical representation
(formulas, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, and models).
My reasoning, explanations and conclusions are nonexistent.
Level of Difficulty
10%
My explanation explores beyond material covered in class.
Graphical
Representation and
Technology
20%
I demonstrate exceptional skill in the use of multiple technology tools and electronic resources to create my final product
My explanation includes material that has been covered in class and has been successfully extended.
I effectively used multiple technology tools and electronic resources to create my final product
My explanation includes material that has been covered in class and there has been an attempt to extend the topic.
I show some evidence of using technology tools and electronic resources to create my final product.
My explanation includes material that has been covered in class and not extended.
I show little evidence of using technology tools and electronic resources to create my final product.
Presentation
20%
My work is presented in a neat, clear, organized fashion that is easy to read.
My work is presented in a neat and organized fashion that is usually easy to read.
My work is presented in an organized fashion but may be hard to read at times.
My work appears sloppy and unorganized. It is hard to know what information goes together.

Analytic-Trait Rubric for Special Diets