Distinguished - Accurately answers all parts of the problem in the assignment.

Proficient - Answers all parts of the problem in the assignment. Answers contain minor inaccuracies.

Basic - Answers most parts of the problem in the assignment. Answers contain several inaccuracies.

Below Expectations - Attempts to answer the problem in the assignment; however, not all parts of the problem are answered and the answers contain several inaccuracies.

Non-Performance - Problem 6.28 (parts a-c) is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately answers all parts of the problem in the assignment.

Proficient - Answers all parts of the problem in the assignment. Answers contain minor inaccuracies.

Basic - Answers most parts of the problem in the assignment. Answers contain several inaccuracies.

Below Expectations - Attempts to answer the problem in the assignment; however, not all parts of the problem are answered and the answers contain several inaccuracies.

Non-Performance - Problem 6.28 (parts d-g) is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Gave a valid explanation of information presented in mathematical forms. Student makes appropriate conclusions based on that data.

Proficient - Gave a valid explanation of data presented in mathematical forms.

Basic - Gave a somewhat valid explanation of data presented in mathematical forms, but occasionally made minor errors.

Below Expectations - Attempted to explain data presented in mathematical forms, but drew erroneous conclusions about what the information meant.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.