Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
"Ponzi" Pyramid Schemes
This task asks students to examine a pyramid scheme, caluclate the first tier profits, and explain what could go wrong.
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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 |
A Golden Crown?
This task uses ratios and proportional relationships to determine if the King's crown is made of solid gold.
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1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
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Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
A Pound of Valentine’s Chocolates
In A Pound of Valentine’s Chocolates, students are asked to find how long a one pound box of chocolates should last if Isolde eats it alone. The key concepts are fractions and proportional reasoning.
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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 |
Best Buy Tickets
In this task, students must illustrate the best possible choices for printing, in terms of cost efficiency, for ticket printing.
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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 |
Best Size Cans
In this task, students must find the can dimensions that will provide the smallest surface area while still being able to hold the predetermined volume of soda.
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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 |
Bird's Nest
In this task, students will examine a graph to determine a relationship between the length and width of bird's eggs.
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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 |
Charity Fair
In this task, students will use the rules of probability to discover options for making the charity games most profitable.
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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 |
Circle Pattern
In this task. students will examine the ratios of inscribed circles of different colors.
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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 |
Circles and Squares
This task requires students to determine ratios between measurements of multiple inscribed squares and circles.
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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 |
Circles in Triangles
In this task, students must calculate the radius of various inscribes circles.
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1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
3. Scored Student Work
4. Unscored Student Work
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