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=Final Math Project= q Objective—to be able to teach, or review a topic that we have learned throughout the course of this year. q Design—In groups of two to three, complete one of the following types of projects on an approved topic. **In other words pick one item from column A, and one from column B.** q The final product of your project will be worth 50 points (Please Consult the Rubric for your project to make sure you are earning the points**), and daily logs for work completed each day the project is worked on will be worth 5 points each for 7 days = 35 points.** Total = 85 points! =Grading= =Tools for use on project=
 * **A. Type of Project** || **B. Topic** ||
 * VoiceThread || Patterns, variables, expressions ||
 * Jeopardy Game || Algebraic Operations ||
 * Board Game || Solving Equations ||
 * Children’s Book || Solving Inequalities & Absolute Value Equations ||
 * || Probability & Statistics ||
 * || Slope ||
 * || Linear Equations: Equations, graphs, parallel & perpendicular ||
 * || Systems of Equations ||
 * || Exponents & Exponential functions ||
 * || FOIL/factor ||
 * || Graphing: Polynomials, parabolas, lines & graph calc ||
 * || **Anything not listed that I forgot?** ||

Google Docs: This is a way that you can work on the same document (PowerPoint, Microsoft Word) in real time with several other people. It will automatically refresh and you will be viewing changes as they happen even though you may be on several different computers. You do need an email account. If you don't already have an email account, I can help you create one later. [|documents.google.com]

Create and/or ask to scan documents, gather visuals and place all of these
items in a folder. Visit the following site to create your VoiceThread:

[|www.voicethread.com]

__To create a Jeopardy__
[|BlankJeopardy.ppt]

__To create a children's book__
[] Where you can publish and print books. (They want you to buy and sell though)

[] Online comic creator.

http://cogdogroo.wikispaces.com/StoryTools 50 Ways to tell a Story. Many of these are built from either picture slideshows or PowerPoint. Most are free.

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= CELL PHONE PROJECT OR PRICE COMPARISON · Decide on a phone and a number of minutes. Research the cost of both the phone, and the plan from two different companies. · Create two equations that represent the cost from two different companies · Solve the system of equations (determine at what month one company becomes a “better deal”) · Create a graph using excel · Create a PowerPoint presentation that includes the following (in at least 5 slides) o An introduction: what is your phone, your plan, your two companies, etc. o The two equations you created with explanation o Solution of the two equations o A graph of cost (y) vs. months (x) o Which company you would choose and why? (you can consider other factors, as long as you explain your answer) · Present your findings to the class CELL PHONE PROJECT OR The cell phone project uses systems of equations to solve the real world problem of which cell phone company is providing the better deal.In pairs, you will compare the price of the same product (phone), and plan (number of minutes) for two different companies.You can choose to compare prices of a different product, with approval from Ms. Riley or Mrs. Worrell. **Goals: · Create two equations that represent the cost from two different companies · Solve the system of equations (determine at what month one company becomes a “better deal”) · Create a graph using excel · Create a PowerPoint presentation that includes the following (in at least 5 slides) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-weight: normal; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; text-align: left;">o An introduction: what is your phone, your plan, your two companies, etc. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-weight: normal; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; text-align: left;">o The two equations you created with explanation <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-weight: normal; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; text-align: left;">o Solution of the two equations <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-weight: normal; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; text-align: left;">o A graph of cost (y) vs. months (x) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-weight: normal; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; text-align: left;">o Which company you would choose and why? (you can consider other factors, as long as you explain your answer) <span style="display: block; font-family: Symbol; font-weight: normal; mso-list: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; text-align: left;">· Present your findings to the class **
 * You can choose to compare prices of a different product, with approval from Ms. Riley or Mrs. Worrell.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Symbol; font-weight: normal; mso-list: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; text-align: left;">· Decide on a phone and a number of minutes. Research the cost of both the phone, and the plan from two different companies.

Grading:** On back side **Due: ** Tuesday, April 7, 2009 **

Cell Phone Rubric -states the companies involved -which phone you choose -the amount of minutes you choose -the price from each company -shows research (can verify prices) || 10 ||  || -The equations are consistent with your introduction -System is solved by either elimination, or substitution -States if the system is Consistent Independent, Consistent dependent, or Inconsistent -All steps are shown to solve -Answer is clearly stated in at least a sentence || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 20pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">10 ||  || -The graph is consistent with equations -The graph is clearly labeled (with cost on the y-axis, and months on the x-axis) -There is a key (making each company clear) -It is easy to read || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 20pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">10 ||  || -**Clearly states which company you would choose -Clearly explains why you would choose that company** || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 20pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">5 ||  || -a handout is provided for the teacher at the beginning of presentation -both group members are involved -both group members understand -the presentation is “professional” || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 20pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">10 ||  || -use of different PowerPoint templates, colors, etc. || <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 20pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">5 ||  || = = = Total = || 50 ||  ||
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 * = Conclusion: Explanation of Company Choice =
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1. Right click on the GeoGebra link above, and choose to "open in new tab" 2. Go to the tab, and click on the blue "Start GeoGebra" 3. On the next screen click the button : 4. Follow the instructions on your Parallel & Perpendicular lines; Algebraic Properties **Worksheet and complete the assignment**
 * GeoGebra WebStart ||

Monday, December 22, 2008




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Tuesday, November, 18, 2008
Submit Slope Projects through the following links: Per 3/4--http://www.mv.org/webpages/8thgradeteam/forms.cfm?myform=6341

Per 5/6--http://www.mv.org/webpages/8thgradeteam/forms.cfm?myform=6342

=Slope Project Wednesday, Novemeber 12, 2008=

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 * Brainstorm http://thesaurus.reference.com/browse/slope
 * A few examples
 * Review [|Rubric]
 * Laptops Distributed
 * Create h drive folder
 * Save Template to you h: drive
 * Click on the following:** [[file:SlopeProjectTemplate.ppt]]
 * Choose save and follow directions
 * Together: inserting slides, creating lines....
 * Independent: Work on Project!

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