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West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level

Caching In

In this task, students will create a prototype course for Geo-Cache.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, checklists, evaluations and rubrics, web resources, guide to managing the process

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level

Is There Safety In Slopes?

In this task, students will work together to design wheel chair ramps to be places around the school. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, quiz activity, evaluations and rubrics, web resources, guide to managing the process

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
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level

Open for Business

In this task, students will create a visual presentation that reasons the three best choices for a company's relocation.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, checklists, evaluations and rubrics, web resources, assessments, storyboard, guide to managing the process

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level

Shop 'til You Drop

In this task, students will work in groups and act as consultant for a new teenage clothing store. They will research and collect data on consumer needs to give a presentation on what will bring in the most profit. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, evaluations and rubrics, storyboard, web resources, guide to managing the process

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level

The Amusing Trip

In this task, students will work for the recreation department of the town and research the cost of possible field trips to three separate amusement parks. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, academic prompts, speadsheet planning sheet, web resources, checklists, evaluations and rubrics, daily log, timeline, guide to managing the process

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level

Yourville

In this task, students will create a few housing designs for various clients to choose from in a developing house subdivision. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, rubrics, daily log, web resources, guide to managing the process

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