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Geometry Take-Home Final ….Yippee!
Why a final: There are two purposes for this final: 1) It is for you
to review, refresh, and practice some of the important skills that we
have worked on this year in Geometry; and 2) It is one method for you
to demonstrate to me, as your teacher, what you have learned, so that
I can accurately write about this in your assessment.
As stated in class, this is meant to be in conjunction with another
end-of-year assignment—the chicken tractor project. These two are
meant to compliment each other. Both are aimed at bringing together
some of the various facts and skills we've discussed and learned in
class, and both are methods of assessment (for me to see what you have
learned.) This final is more abstract (not necessarily about
'real-world' situations) whereas the chicken tractor is very hands-on.
These are both important. Also, this final is about your individual
knowledge and skills, while the chicken tractor project is
additionally about working in a team. Again, these are both important
skill-sets.
When it's due: The date to turn this in is Thursday, May 28.
I will review what you have turned in, write notes describing any
areas that need more work or where you have made mistakes, and you
will be expected to turn in a final draft on Thursday, June 4.
Depending on how you did the first time handing it in, the final draft
may involve only a few minor changes, or it could be a lot of major
additions.
What you're expected to use as help: You may use your notes, your
textbook, or me. For the question regarding surface area to volume
ratio, you may use other sources such as the internet. This is meant
to be individual work so I expect you to not consult other classmates.
If you have questions, I am happy to help. I'm often available
during lunch and after school on days that I am here, usually
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
How it will be assessed: I will be scoring each problem based on three
parts: your problem-solving process (the methods you use are correct,
so SHOW ALL WORK); mathematical accuracy (your solutions are correct),
and clarity (I can follow along easily, meaning your steps are clearly
labeled and your writing is readable. You may want to type some of it
if you think that will be easiest for you to make it clear and
readable.)
One more note: This is important! I expect you to take it seriously
and put serious effort into it.
