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Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall
Guidelines
for
Pythagorean Theorem Research
Project
Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall
THE PRODUCT MECHANICSThis product should be done on POWERPOINT.
However, you can use excel or any other program to insert information into your powerpoint.
The paper should be PORTRAIT for Page Setup.
This product should have the following:
- cover page
- table of contents with specific pertinent items
- reflection
- a copy of the guidelines
- grading rubrics
Upon completion, you need
3 paper copies
1 email copy to Ms. Wigfall
The email address for the product will be given to you only after Ms. Wigfall previews the final copy and receives the paper copies.
WHEN PRINTING THESE GUIDELINES, PRINT AS SLIDES 4 PER PAGE.
(this printout)
1 for me
1 for you to review
1 for your portfolio
Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall
Cover PageGeneral Information for General Information for
all productsall productsCover page must include the
following:
Your Name:
Title of Product:
Term:
School Year:
Class:
Teacher: Ms. Wigfall
You can put a graphic on the cover, if you choose.
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Table of Contents(contents needed)
SAMPLESAMPLE
About Theorem..……………
Math Illustrations
(grid paper style)…....…..…
Math Examples……………..
Pythagorean Triples Chart...
Real Life Situation………….
Reflection………………….…
Guidelines and
Grading Rubric......................
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Note: More pages can be included More pages can be included
as you choose !!!as you choose !!!
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About Pythagorean Theorem
At least two paragraphsInclude information about the following:
- Pythagoras the man (the time )
- How he found the theorem, including his problems with decimals
- the theorem
- right triangles
- legs (sides)
- hypotenuse
- the Pythagorean Triples
- How to use the theorem
Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall
Math Illustration Using Grid Paper
For Pythagorean Theorem
Include at least two illustrations. In class, you should cut and paste grid paper illustrations for to help yourself understand how the theorem works.
Page must include the theorem written out.Math related to your graphic should be included.Illustrations should include numbers with the
grids.
Page must indicate the hypotenuse as the largest side.
Page must indicate the right angles with angle boxes.
More than one page can be used for this illustration, if you choose.
Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall
Math Examples
For
Pythagorean Theorem
Page must include at least two math examples done out using the theorem.
The powers can be done on the computer. I am available to help you. Students should help each other as they learn each needed skill.
a2 + b2 = c2
Problem must be neatly presented.
Given examples must be identified.
Equal signs should be lined up.
Solution and steps must be clear.
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Chart of Pythagorean Triples
Page must be completely typed in a table.
Triples can be sets multiplied to get others or charts of different triples.
Page must include an explanation about the Pythagorean Triples.
Page must include at least one chart or table of the triples.
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REAL LIFE SITUATION
For Pythagorean Theorem
One or more
paragraphs typed with a graphic illustration
Write about a real life use of the theorem.
Illustration can be a picture from clip art, your own drawing, any digitized picture or a picture cut out and pasted onto paper. Etc.
USE MATH TO EXPLAIN YOUR ILLUSTRATION.
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Reflection
About ProjectReflection should be about
3 paragraphs.
1.) Tell about what you learned
from the project.
2.) Tell about the process you used to complete
the project.
3.) Tell how doing this product may affect your
future learning.
Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall
Grading Rubric(Provided by Ms. Wigfall)
Pythagorean Theorem Research Project
Score
All of the graphics and the information provided in the project reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display.
Most of the graphics and the information provided in the project reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display.
The graphics and the information are provided by the student, but some of it is based on the designs or ideas of others.
Most of the graphics and information required for the project is either based on the designs and ideas of others or is it is totally not included.
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