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Famous Mathematician Project

Who: Students in MYP Geometry

What it Means: This project will give you an introduction to the history of mathematics. Gaining a better understanding of how the mathematics that you study today first originated will help you develop an appreciation for and better understanding of the subject as a whole.

What Must Be Done: Students pick a famous mathematician. You will write a summary of your findings in researching your mathematician. You will present your mathematician to the class in a creative fashion so that the class gains a clear understanding of the importance of this mathematician.

When: The written portion is due on or before Oct 27, 2014. The oral presentations will be that week. The reflection is due Oct 31, 2014

Assessment: IB Criterion C Assessment and as a test grade

Part 1: Oral presentation This is where you present in a medium of your choice provided it can be accessed at school. This should be a creative endeavor and not just a biography. Have fun with it! Include at least the following: 1. The name of the mathematician 2. One or more accomplishments / contributions to mathematics 3. Place/ time period in history 4. Presentation should be between 2-3 minutes.

Part 2: Written Component 1. A creative title 2. The name of the mathematician 3. Photograph or illustration of mathematician. 4. Place and date of birth / death (if deceased), places lived during lifetime 5. One to three accomplishments / contributions to mathematics 6. Place in history - at least 3 major events during his or her lifetime (historic timeline) 7. Explain the medium you chose for your presentation and why you felt this was the most appropriate format. 8. A resource section listing a minimum of 3 websites or other sources researched. 9. Must be a Word document and emailed to [email protected] by the due date.

REMEMBER to document your resources. Copying anything word for word is plagiarism! You must rewrite information in your own words.

Part 3: Reflection This is an individual grade where you should reflect on your efforts, process and final product. This is also your opportunity to grade each member of the group (including yourself).

The rubrics are below and will be used for your grade. Return the rubric on the day of your presentation. Student Acknowledgement: By signing this document, you are aware that each member of the group is responsible for contributing equally in the completion of this assignment and turning it in either on or before October 27, 2014. Each member hereby claims all work submitted is his/her own and has properly identified other people’s ideas. Each member also acknowledges that he/she has examined this rubric and understands the point-values assigned for each portion.

Student Signatures: ______Printed:

Mathematician______

Criterion C: Communicating Maximum 8 Students are expected to use mathematical language when communicating mathematical ideas, reasoning and findings-both orally and in writing.

This criterion examines to what extent the student is able to:  Use appropriate mathematical language (notation, symbols, terminology) in both oral and written explanations  Use appropriate and different forms of mathematical representation to communicate complete, coherent and concise mathematical reasoning.  Move between creative and different forms of representation with an organized logical structure.

Achievement Points Level Descriptor awarded The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given 0 below.

The student shows limited use of mathematical language. Limited information is 1-2 presented about the mathematician. Communication is delivered as a biography rather than a creative story. Student does not follow instructions completely.

The student shows some appropriate use of mathematical language. Adequate information is presented about the mathematician though not always organized, logical 3-4 or complete. Communication is delivered somewhat confidently and adequately as a creative story. The student somewhat follows instructions.

The student usually uses appropriate mathematical language. Appropriate and correct information is usually presented about the mathematician in an organized, logical or 5-6 complete manner. Communication is usually delivered confidently and coherently as a creative story. The student follows instructions.

The student consistently uses appropriate mathematical language. Appropriate and correct information is presented about the mathematician in a consistent organized, 7-8 logical or complete manner. Communication is delivered confidently and coherently as a creative story. The student followed instructions. Students in the group (print)

TEST GRADE: Each person in the group will receive the same grade for the written component except for the reflection and where you are graded by your group.

Needs Improvement Satisfactory Competent Exemplary 0-12 points______13-25 points______26-39 points_____ 40-50 points____ Group is prepared, Group is prepared, Group has minimal organized, well- organized, well-spoken, Actual Group is prepared and organization and spoken, and appropriately dressed, presentation. organized. preparation. appropriately and presents a well- dressed. thought out closing. 0-2 points ____ 3-4 points ____ 5-6 points ____ 7-8 points ____ Written portion: Paper is not turned in Paper meets some of Paper meets most Paper meets the by the due date. the guidelines and the of the guidelines guidelines and the due On time. due date. and the due date. date. 0-3 points ____ 4-6 points ____ 7-9 points ____ 10-12 points ____ Mathematical Information not Information provided Information Information provided is Contributions accurate, or paper only is somewhat accurate, provided is mostly both detailed and includes 0-1 or paper only includes accurate, or paper accurate and paper mathematical 1-2 mathematical only includes 1-2 includes 2-3 contributions. contribution mathematical mathematical contribution contributions. 0-2 points ____ 3-5 points ____ 6-8 points ____ 9-10 points ____ Has accessed three or Has accessed no more Has accessed no more Has accessed three more websites for than two websites for than two websites for websites for Research and information, with a information, with no information, with a information, with a bibliography. complete, correctly reference list. Not reference list. reference list. written reference list. formatted correctly Formatted correctly. Formatted correctly. Formatted correctly. 0-3 points ____ 4-6 points ____ 7-9 points ____ 10-12 points ____ The student attempts The student briefly reflects on the to reflect on the The student critically project from project with some reflects on the project beginning to end explanations. The from beginning to end with some detailed student gives grades with detailed explanations. The given to group explanations. The Reflection/ No reflection turned in student attempts to members with little student justifies the Evaluation of or incomplete. justify the grades justification. The grades given to group process. given to group student does not members. The student members. The address thoughtfully suggests student suggests improvements to the improvements to the improvements to project components. project components. the project components.

Peer review 0-2 points _____ 3-4 points _____ 5-6 points _____ 7-8 points ______Famous Mathematician Project – Reflection

Your Name: Mathematician:

Each member of the group should answer this separately in a Word document and emailed to [email protected] by the due date (Oct 31).

Reflect on the process you used to research and present your mathematician to the class. Some of the following may be included used as a guide: Did you have enough time to research and to plan your presentation? Was the mathematician a good choice and easy to research? Were the instructions clear? Did the group work well together? Did everyone contribute equally or fairly? Did you spend your time wisely? Did you rehearse so that you could be well-prepared? If you chose to work alone, reflect if this was a wise choice and why.

List everyone in your group including yourself and rate each using the following rubric. If you worked alone then you should grade yourself. The average of all the ratings is the grade earned. Group member Points Did minimal Helped somewhat Helped adequately Was a valuable awarded work with the with research, the with research, member of the group paper and helped to write or team and worked presentation edit the paper and on all aspects of presentation the project.

3-4 points 5-6 points 7-8 points 0-2 points

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