Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Fruit Boxes
In this task, students are given box dimensions for a flat box and asked to calculate the largest volume possible.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
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Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level K, 1, 2 |
How Many Berries Did I Eat?
In How Many Berries Did I Eat?, students are given information about how many berries were on each of the two bushes and how many are left on the bushes after berries were eaten. They are then asked which berries were eaten more of -- raspberries or blueberries. The key concept is subtraction.
This task includes:
- Problem
- Answer Check
- Sample Solution
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Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Math Club Mystery
In Math Club Mystery students are asked to find out how many students, teachers and parents went on a trip to the movies. The key concept is to set up equations that represent the given information and use those equations to determine, from the given information the possible combinations of students, teachers and parents that were on the trip.
This task includes:
- Problem
- Teacher Packet - the teacher packet provides an "answer check" and a range of sample solutions.
- Primary Rubric
- Scenario - the scenario provides a story to help introduce the problem in a way that makes the mathematics as relevant as possible.
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Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 3, 4, 5 |
Mr. Lincoln’s Line
In Mr. Lincoln’s Line, students are asked questions about children standing in a lunch line, some of whom wear glasses, carry lunch boxes, and/or are boys. The key concepts are multiples and factors.
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Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
Ostrich Llama Count
In Ostrich Llama Count students are given the combined number of heads and legs of ostriches and llamas. Using that information they are asked to explain how Raul and Esteban might have figured out how many ostriches and llamas there were. The key concepts are logical/algebraic reasoning and possibly systems of equations.
This task includes:
- Problem
- Teacher Packet - the teacher packet provides an "answer check" and a range of sample solutions.
- Primary Rubric
- Scenario - the scenario provides a story to help introduce the problem in a way that makes the mathematics as relevant as possible.
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Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem
In this task, students will analyze three attempts at proving the Pythagorean Theorem and select one as the best, explaining why.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
3. Scored Student Work
4. Unscored Student Work
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Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Propane Tanks
In this task, students will be given the measurements of a particular propane tank. Their assignment is to calculate what radius length is required to double the volume capacity.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
3. Scored Student Work
4. Unscored Student Work
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Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Pythagorean Triples
This task asks students to explore the relationships between Pythagorian triples, or numbers that fullfill the Pythagorean Theorem.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
3. Scored Student Work
4. Unscored Student Work
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Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Security Camera
This task requires students to determine the most optimal security camera placement in a store to prevent shoplifting and provides a diagram with people throughout the store in order to give a quantatative visual.
This task includes:
1. A task description
2. A scoring rubric
3. Scored Student Work
4. Unscored Student Work
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Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Sidewalk Stones
In this task, students will create an equation to determine the amount of each colored brick needed to create a specific sidewalk pattern.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
3. Scored Student Work
4. Unscored Student Work
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