4 Funny Math Project [DUE 17 DECEMBER 2014]

DIRECTIONS: SAW . Use separate paper if needed.

Funny math project.

Students create a cartoon based on several mathematical concepts from a recent unit (subtraction,
addition, multiplication the box, cluster, multiplication algorithm, or lattice) , division, time, money,
comparing numbers, square root, clue words, and so on). All students must draw a comic strip based on
several math concepts with 10 panels. The panels must have clearly drawn characters, an explanation of
a math technique, concept or rule, and they include some elements of humor, irony or drama in the
cartoon. Each panel must contain or demonstrate a different mathematical concept. For example,
students create a masked hero who catches a bank robber, adding and subtracting money sums
throughout the piece as well as including the time the banker robber tried to rob the bank and the time
the superhero saved the customers from the bank robber. This is a school project; therefore, violence
should not be depicted in this project. Students are allowed to combine math with their favorite
characters, such as superheroes or Saturday morning cartoon show favorites.

Due on December 17, 2014

File Name: Document1

1point = 5%
Due Date: December 17th

Exceeds 4 pts

Meets 3pts

Panel Total

Comic strip has a

minimum of 10 panels
(boxes)
Exceeds
Each panel clearly has and
shows a different
mathematical concept. By
reading this comic strip,
one would have a better
understanding of the math
concept.

Comic strip has 7 to 9

panels

Mathematical Relevance

Comic Strip Elements

Presentation

Meets

Does Not Meet

7 to 9 panels have little to

do with any mathematical
concept. By reading this
comic strip, one would not
understand the math
concept being presented.

Exceeds

Meets

6 or less panels have

nothing to do with the
mathematical concept. By
reading this comic strip,
one would gain no clear
understanding of the math
concept being presented.
Does Not Meet

The comic strip includes a

title. When submitted, this
rubric is handed in along
with the comic strip. On
the front of the project, the
students' name is visible as
the "author" of the comic
strip.
Exceeds

The comic strip is missing

one of the following
elements:
* this rubric sheet
* a comic strip title
* student's name as author
on the front of project

The comic strip is missing

two or more of the
following elements:
* this rubric sheet
* a comic strip title
* student's name as author
on the front of project

Meets

Does Not Meet

The comic strip is neatly

drawn in pencil. Overall
appearance is superior.
Markers or colored pencils
are used to make the
project presentable.

The comic strip is not

drawn neatly. It is evident
that adequate time was not
spent on the comic strip's
presentation. Overall
appearance is
average. Some color is
notice in the comic strip.
Meets

Comic strip is not /or lacks

neatness. It is evident that
little time was spent on the
comic strip's presentation.
Overall appearance is
poor. No coloring is in the
comic strip.

The comic strip has

unique, well drawn
characters (not stick
figures) but little humor or
drama in the wording.
Cartoon generates little
interest in the subject.

The comic strip does not

have unique, well drawn
characters with little to no
humor or drama in the
wording. Cartoon does not
generate interest in the
subject.

Meets

Does Not Meet

Creativity

Exceeds

Total Score

The comic strip has

unique, well drawn
characters (not stick
figures) with
some humor or drama in
the wording. Cartoon
should generate interest in
the subject.
Exceeds

File Name: Document1

Does not meet 2 or less

points
Comic strip has 6 or less
panels

Does Not Meet