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Mathematical Practices

Source	Task
Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley Subject Mathematics Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Interpreting Categorical and Quantitative Data In this task, students will interpret the given data and answer three short questions. This task includes: 1. Task Description 2. Scoring Rubric
Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley Subject Mathematics Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Interpreting Functions In this task, students will examine graphs and answer two short questions. This task includes: 1. Task Description 2. Scoring Rubric
Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley Subject Mathematics Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Leaky Faucet In this task, students must calculate how many drop of water fall out of a leaky faucet at certain time intervals. This task includes: 1. Task Description 2. Scoring Rubric 3. Scored Student Work 4. Unscored Student Work
Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley Subject Mathematics Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Linear and Exponential Models In this task, students will label tables, draw graphs, and examine linear relationships. This task includes: 1. Task Description 2. Scoring Rubric
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.
Source PBL University (PBLU) Subject Mathematics Grade Level 10, 11	Mazer Tag In this task, students must create a game where the object is to move a lazer through the map and hit each object. They will then play it out, and calculate the positions needed for each object as extra challenges are brought to light. This task includes: 1. Task Description 2. Teacher Instructions 3. Student Handouts 4. Sample Approache and Conclusion
Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley Subject Mathematics Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Multiple Solutions In this task, students will examine equations with multiple solutions and determine possible solutions. This task includes: 1. Task Description 2. Scoring Rubric 3. Scored Student Work 4. Unscored Student Work
Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley Subject Mathematics Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Multiplying Cells In this task, students must determine how many cells will be present at a given time by examining multiplication rates. This task includes: 1. Task Description 2. Scoring Rubric 3. Scored Student Work 4. Unscored Student Work
Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley Subject Mathematics Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Patchwork In this task, students must discover a formula for determining the number of triangles and squares needed for varying cushion sizes. This task includes: 1. Task Description 2. Scoring Rubric 3. Scored Student Work 4. Unscored Student Work
Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley Subject Mathematics Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12	Printing Tickets In this task, students will use graphs and illustrate the best possible choices for printing, in terms of cost efficiency, for ticket printing. Similar to Best Buy Tickets, but with more guidance. This task includes: 1. Task Description 2. Scoring Rubric 3. Scored Student Work 4. Unscored Student Work

Source

Task

Source
Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Interpreting Categorical and Quantitative Data

In this task, students will interpret the given data and answer three short questions.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric

Source
Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Interpreting Functions

In this task, students will examine graphs and answer two short questions.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric

Source
Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Leaky Faucet

In this task, students must calculate how many drop of water fall out of a leaky faucet at certain time intervals.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
3. Scored Student Work
4. Unscored Student Work

Source
Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Linear and Exponential Models

In this task, students will label tables, draw graphs, and examine linear relationships.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric

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.

Source
PBL University (PBLU)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
10, 11

Mazer Tag

In this task, students must create a game where the object is to move a lazer through the map and hit each object. They will then play it out, and calculate the positions needed for each object as extra challenges are brought to light.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts
4. Sample Approache and Conclusion

Source
Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Multiple Solutions

In this task, students will examine equations with multiple solutions and determine possible solutions.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
3. Scored Student Work
4. Unscored Student Work

Source
Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Multiplying Cells

In this task, students must determine how many cells will be present at a given time by examining multiplication rates.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
3. Scored Student Work
4. Unscored Student Work

Source
Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Patchwork

In this task, students must discover a formula for determining the number of triangles and squares needed for varying cushion sizes.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
3. Scored Student Work
4. Unscored Student Work

Source
Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Printing Tickets

In this task, students will use graphs and illustrate the best possible choices for printing, in terms of cost efficiency, for ticket printing. Similar to Best Buy Tickets, but with more guidance.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
3. Scored Student Work
4. Unscored Student Work

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