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Math in Economics Grading Guide

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Individual Assignment: Math in Economics

Purpose of Assignment

The Week 4 assignment explores some of the foundation skills needed for more economic driven courses. Students will take a general business scenario and use the basics of supply and demand to make business decisions. An in-depth knowledge of Economics is not needed to perform these graphs and this aid in understanding the connection between math and other areas.

Resources

Website: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/gasprices/states

Grading Guide

Content

Met

Partially Met

Not Met

Comments:

The student correctly created a supply curve for gasoline.

The student correctly created a demand curve for gasoline.

The student correctly calculated the average cost of gas in their local area.

The student correctly calculated the standard deviation.

The Excel® spreadsheet includes all relevant calculations.

The student explained elasticity of supply and demand and how this relates to their pricing decision.

The student determined if the prices are higher, lower, or the same as those in the current location.

The student defended the pricing decision including all relevant supporting documentation.

The paper is 700 words in length.

Total Available

Total Earned

X

X/X

Writing Guidelines

Met

Partially Met

Not Met

Comments:

The paper — including tables and graphs, headings, a title page, and a reference page — is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.

The paper includes properly cited intellectual property using APA style in-text citations and a reference page.

The paper includes paragraph and sentence transitions that are logical and maintain flow throughout the paper.

The paper includes sentences that are complete, clear, and concise.

The paper follows proper rules of grammar and usage including spelling and punctuation.

Total Available

Total Earned

 

X

X/X

Assignment Total

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X

X/X

Additional comments:

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