Final Summative Assessment Task

Summative Task Geometry City

Grade 5

Subject Mathematics

Strand Geometry and Spatial Sense

Expectations – construct a three-dimensional figure from a picture or model of the

figure, using connecting cubes (e.g., use connecting cubes to
construct a rectangular prism);

– construct skeletons of three-dimensional figures, using a variety of

tools (e.g., straws and modelling clay, toothpicks and marshmallows,
Polydrons), and sketch the skeletons;

– draw and describe nets of rectangular and triangular prisms

(Sample problem: Create as many different nets for a cube as you
can, and share your results with a partner.);

– construct prisms and pyramids from given nets;

– construct three-dimensional figures (e.g., cube, tetrahedron), using

only congruent shapes.

Explanation This is a unit summative evaluation project. The students are

expected to build a 3-D geometry city. The students begin by
creating an outline of what they want their city to look like. They are
expected to follow the design checklist (see below). The design
checklist is clear and outlines exactly what is expected of them when
they are creating their city. After their outline is complete, the teacher
will provide each student with a ‘permit’ that allows them to begin
building their tangible city. Students will then cut out nets and use
them as their buildings. Finally, when their city is completed, the
students will photograph their cities and market them to other
students. The students should convince others that their city would
be the best city to live in using a pamphlet. Pamphlets will also
include relevant math information such as perimeters and areas of
buildings, parks, road ways, etc.
Rationale This project is cross-curricular and exciting for students. I chose
Geometry City as the final summative task because it is relatable. I
want student's to feel that their summative tasks have value and add
to their life. By allowing student's to create their own city, they are
practicing and providing evidence for their their geometry, spacial
sense, literacy and media skills in a way that is relevant to them.
Students LOVE this activity and are sad when it is over.
Assessment The teacher will use the Geometry City Rubric to assess the final
creation. The rubric is clear and hits all the expectations within the
project. Lastly, students will be provided a self-assessment rubric
and will assess their own work. The teacher will use his/her rubric for
the final grade but can take the self-assessment into consideration if
the student feels they deserve a different grade. The self-assessment
is more-so for practice and to have students think critically about
their work.
Source teacherspayteachers.com
 Geometry City
Design Checklist
City Engineers _______________________________________________________________________

City Name ______________________________________ Theme _____________________________

Directions: Use the following checklist for the design of your geometric city.

Task/Concept Description of Requirements Check

Perimeter Perimeter of city is no greater than 156
inches (2 points). Area of city is no greater
& Area than 22 x 56 inches (2 points).
At least one trapezoid, rhombus, hexagon,
Polygons octagon, triangle, rectangle, circle, and
square are included and labeled (2 points
each).
At least four of the following are included
Solid and labeled: cube, cylinder, pyramid,
rectangular prism, cone, or sphere (8
Figures points). One building has two solid figures
put together (1 point). Another building has
a solid figure cut in half (1 point).
Routes Transportation routes are 1 ½ inches wide.
At least one right, acute, and obtuse angle
Angles is included and labeled (2 points each).
Perpendicular, parallel, and intersecting
Lines lines are included and labeled (2 points
each).
One line of symmetry is included and
Symmetry labeled in a body of water.
One tessellation is included and labeled in
Tessellation the city.

Theme The theme is evident throughout the city.

Rough Draft Rough draft was finished on time.

Final Draft Final draft was finished on time.

Brochure Brochure meets all the requirements.

The city is well-organized and not
Organization congested or overcrowded.
The city is well-designed, colorful, and
Appearance appealing to the eye. The “construction”
was neat.

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 Geometry City Rubric
Company Members: _____________________________________________________ Class ______

Task/Concept Description of Requirements Points

Perimeter Perimeter of city is no greater than 156 inches (2
/4
points). Area of city is no greater than 22 x 56 inches
& Area (2 points).
At least one trapezoid, rhombus, hexagon,
Polygons octagon, triangle, rectangle, circle, and square are /16
included and labeled (2 points each).
At least four of the following are included and
Solid labeled: cube, cylinder, pyramid, rectangular prism,
cone, or sphere (8 points). One building has two /10
Figures solid figures put together (1 point). Another building
has a solid figure cut in half (1 point).
Routes Transportation routes are 1 ½ inches wide. /5
At least one right, acute, and obtuse angle is
Angles included and labeled (2 points each).
/6

Perpendicular, parallel, and intersecting lines are

Lines included and labeled (2 points each).
/6

One line of symmetry is included and labeled in a

Symmetry body of water.
/3

Tessellation One tessellation is included and labeled in the city. /5

Theme The theme is evident throughout the city. /5

Rough Draft Rough draft was finished on time. /5

Final Draft Final draft was finished on time. /5

Brochure Brochure met all the requirements. /10

Organization The city is well-organized and not overcrowded. /10

The city is well-designed, colorful, and appealing to
Appearance the eye. The “construction” was neat.
/10

Total Points (out of 100):

Final Grade: _________ Governor’s Comments:

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 Geometry City
Individual Reflection
Name _______________________ Date ____________________ Class ________________
Directions: In the table below, lightly shade in the sections that best represent your effort and
participation with geometry city. Then answer the questions that follow.

Excellent Good Okay Poor

I feel I worked I feel I worked I feel I sometimes I feel that I did not
Effort extremely hard & hard & was on task worked hard & put try hard and/or put
was always on task! most of the time. forth some effort. forth much effort.

I feel that I worked I feel that I worked I feel that I I feel that I did not
Group extremely well with well with my sometimes worked cooperate at all. I
my group, shared group. I listened to well with my only wanted things
Participation ideas, and listened my group most of group. I listened to to be done my way.
to others. the time. some ideas.

1. What did you enjoy most about this project?

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2. What did you find most difficult with this project?

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3. What advice would you give the next class who does this project?

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4. What do you think your grade should be on the geometry city and why?

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