Name:_____________________ Date _______ Score ______

Read and understand the situation below, and then answer the question or perform what is required.

Suppose you had graduated from high school but did not have enough money to
continue your college education. You decided to work temporarily and save for your
schooling. You applied at Mr. Aquino’s restaurant and were hired. After a few days, you
noticed that the restaurant business was not doing very well, and Mr. Aquino asked for
your opinion. What you noticed was that there was no variety in the food being served in
the restaurant.

1. Prepare a list of different choices of food that may be served (soup, meat/chicken
dishes, fish, vegetables, fruits, desserts, beverages). Consider health and
nutritional values.
2. What mathematical concepts are utilized in this given situation?
3. Formulate two problems involving the mathematical concepts in the situation.
4. Write the equation(s) or expressions that describe the situation.
5. Solve the equations and problems formulated.
6. Present a sample menu for the day and explain the reason for your choice. In
view of the fact that there will be several possible combinations, explain also why
you should prepare certain dishes more often or less frequently.

Rubric on Problems Formulated and Solved

Score Descriptors
Poses a more complex problem with two or more correct
possible solutions and communicates ideas accurately,
6 shows in-depth comprehension of the pertinent concepts
and/or processes, and provides explanations wherever
appropriate.
Poses a more complex problem and finishes all
significant parts of the solution and communicates ideas
5
accurately, shows in-depth comprehension of the
pertinent concepts and/or processes
Poses a complex problem and finishes all significant parts
of the solution and communicates ideas accurately, shows
4
in-depth comprehension of the pertinent concepts and/or
processes
Poses a complex problem and finishes most significant
parts of the solution and communicates ideas accurately,
3
shows comprehension of major concepts although neglects
or misinterprets less significant ideas or details
Poses a problem and finishes some significant parts of the
2 solution and communicates ideas accurately, but shows
gaps on theoretical comprehension
Poses a problem but demonstrates little comprehension,
1
not being able to develop an approach