Source PBL University (PBLU)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 8 |
Domino Effect
In this task, students must break down the final pizza price Dominos offers and calculate how much they charge per ingredient using linear equations.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts
4. Sample Approaches and Conclusion
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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 |
Expressing Geometric Properties with Equations
In this task, students will answer five short questions regarding geometric properties.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
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Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Extending the Enneagon
In Extending the Enneagon, students determine the meaure of an angle formed by extending two sides of an enneagon until they intersect. Elements of this problem are explored in Grade 7, when students “Use facts about supplementary, complementary, vertical, and adjacent angles in a multi- step problem to write and solve simple equations for an unknown angle in a figure.” Combining those concepts with properties of regular polygons is more likely tackled in high school.
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Source PBL University (PBLU)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Fall of Javert
In this task, students must use quadratic functions to determine how high the bridge was that Javert, from Les Miserable, fell from in order for him to be able to sing for the full 8 second interval. Students will then explore this further with two additional project tasks.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts
4. Sample Approaches and Conclusion
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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 |
Fearless Frames
In this task, students are asked to calculate the dimensions of a prism frame being built using a predetermined amount of metal.
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 |
Floor Pattern
In this task, students will examine the properties of floor tiles.
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 |
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 Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Functions
In this task, students are given a set of points on a graph and asked to develop both a quadratic and linear function that transect all points on the graph.
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 |
Funsize Cans
In this task, students must find suggestions for cylindrical measurements of soda cans that contain a predetermined volume but have the smallest surface area. Similar to Best Size Cans, 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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Source Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Giantburgers
In this task, students will determine if a newspaper headline is true by examining the facts.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
3. Scored Student Work
4. Unscored Student Work
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