Distinguished - Accurately calculates the frontier for all possible investment combinations of Kalama Corp. and Adelphia Technologies and determines the optimal risky portfolio given a risk-free rate of 3%.

Proficient - Calculates the frontier for all possible investment combinations of Kalama Corp. and Adelphia Technologies and determines the optimal risky portfolio given a risk-free rate of 3%. Some inaccuracies are present.

Basic - Calculates the frontier for all possible investment combinations of Kalama Corp. and Adelphia Technologies and determines the optimal risky portfolio given a risk-free rate of 3%. Several inaccuracies are present.

Below Expectations - Attempts to calculate the frontier for all possible investment combinations of Kalama Corp. and Adelphia Technologies and determine the optimal risky portfolio given a risk-free rate of 3%; however, many inaccuracies are present.

Non-Performance - The calculation of the frontier for all possible investment combinations of Kalama Corp. and Adelphia Technologies and determination of the optimal risky portfolio are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly and accurately describes the optimal manner in which to structure Andrea’s portfolio.

Proficient - Accurately describes the optimal manner in which to structure Andrea’s portfolio. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Describes the optimal manner in which to structure Andrea’s portfolio. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the optimal manner in which to structure Andrea’s portfolio; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The description of the optimal manner in which to structure Andrea’s portfolio is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a thorough and convincing explanation for why buying MBC shares is or is not a good decision.

Proficient - Provides an explanation for why buying MBC shares is or is not a good decision. Minor details are missing or the explanation is not entirely convincing.

Basic - Provides a partial explanation for why buying MBC shares is or is not a good decision. Relevant details are missing and/or the explanation is not entirely convincing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an explanation for why buying MBC shares is or is not a good decision; however, significant details are missing and the explanation is not convincing.

Non-Performance - The explanation for why buying MBC shares is or is not a good decision is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

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.

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.