Math Skills Mr.

Jackson

Math Project Final

Choose one of the following and get your idea approved (worth 20 points) The final project is worth 100 points. Pick a unit that we have done this year until now, and choose one of the following options to help apply what you have learned. Report Choose a mathematician that is know for the concept you have chosen from one of the units. The mathematician must be approved ahead of time with the teacher. The report must be 5 paragraphs in length, typed, double spaced with a title page and include the following: o Short biography o What the mathematician contributed to math? o What things or concepts in math do we still use today? o How are their contributions important to the career you are interested in, and what math will you use in your chosen profession. Demonstration
The demonstration must contain...

a physical model, prop, object, or product, a detailed demonstration that explains a process involving some mathematical principle, property or concept, between 2 and 4 minutes of demonstration time Must be approved by the teacher ahead of time

Song
The singing project must contain...

one page of lyrics that explain or describe a mathematical principle and/or concept, a 3 to 5 minute presentation either live or recorded (to be verified by teacher), a parody of an existing song or an original work, an emotional delivery [dramatic, humorous, ...]

Examples: The Conic Rap The Geometry Banner

I Have CPCTC Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Set Up and Solve

Create a Puzzle (example below)

Creating a Puzzle

Summary:

This project is appropriate for those who enjoy creating crisscross puzzles.

Requirements: The puzzle must contain...

the criss-cross variety as seen above, a final copy that fits on a typical sheet of paper, a list of at least twenty-five (25) clue and word pairs, clues that are understandable, proper grammar, an answer key to be given to the teacher only.

Difficulty Rating: 3 to 5 points Examples: Pooh Background Special Note: Puzzle-creation assistance can be found at Puzzlemaker ["CrissCross"], About: Puzzle Software, and Google Directory: Puzzle Creation.

Cartoon

Drawing a Cartoon

Summary:

This project must contain a comic strip that demonstrates or explains a mathematical technique or concept.

Requirements: The comic strip must contain...

eight panels minimum [the MacNelly cartoon above contains only three panels], clearly drawn characters, an explanation of a mathematical technique, concept, or rule, element(s) of humor, irony, drama, ...