Week 16: Home Project Essential Questions: Where in mathematics (and the real world) are formulas used?

How can they be evaluated like expressions and solved like equations? Task: Using various examples, show and explain how equations and formulas are used in a variety of mathematical topics. For example, formulas are used in geometry (area, surface area, and volume) or in measurement (for conversions between different units of length, mass, or temperature). You must use your own examples to demonstrate how each formula can be evaluated like an expression and solved like an equation. You may choose to represent this by creating a lesson booklet, a poster, or by creating something digitally (e.g. a PowerPoint slideshow or a video). You will be graded, using the following rubric. Rubric:
CATEGORY 4 3 Mathematical Concepts Explanation shows Explanation shows complete understanding substantial of the mathematical understanding of the concepts used to solve mathematical concepts the problem(s). used to solve the problem(s). Explanation Explanation is detailed Explanation is clear. and clear. 1 Explanation shows very limited understanding of the underlying concepts needed to solve the problem(s) OR is not written. Explanation is a little Explanation is difficult to difficult to understand, understand and is but includes critical missing several components. components OR was not included. Correct terminology and Correct terminology and Correct terminology and There is little use, or a notation are always notation are usually notation are used, but it lot of inappropriate use, used, making it easy to used, making it fairly is sometimes not easy of terminology and understand what was easy to understand to understand what was notation. done. what was done. done. Diagrams and/or Diagrams and/or pictures are somewhat pictures are difficult to difficult to understand. understand or are not used. The work is presented The work appears in an organized fashion sloppy and but may be hard to read unorganized. It is hard at times. to know what information goes together. 2 Explanation shows some understanding of the mathematical concepts needed to solve the problem(s).

Mathematical Terminology and Notation

Diagrams and Pictures Diagrams and/or Diagrams and/or pictures are clear and pictures are clear and greatly add to the easy to understand. reader's understanding of the procedure(s). Neatness and Organization The work is presented in a neat, clear, organized fashion that is easy to read. The work is presented in a neat and organized fashion that is usually easy to read.