At the end of year, we end with a research project. While there will be no partners for this project, I’m giving you the freedom to choose from several topics listed below:
- Jobs in Mathematics
- History of a Mathematical topic
- Trigonometry outside of Mathematics
- Student picked (subject to teacher approval)
Each assignment below will have a description of the task, but the requirements for each are the same.
Requirements:
- Create an Infographic, Poster, Newsletter, Brochure, Magazine, etc.
- You must use at least 2 sources for your project.
- Your final product must be something other than a paper. Some ideas include:
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- Create an Audio or Video Product
- Create a Website or Blog
- Build/Make Something
- Create Art and/or Perform
There’s a libguide that breaks down these options further. Refer to that when making your decision.
- While there’s no presentation for it, you can choose to create an audio or video to show off your product for extra credit.
This will go in as a project grade. Since it’s the only project we’re doing this quarter, it’s 15% of your quarter grade. So take it seriously.
Below is the timeline:
Monday, May 15 – Choose a topic and a product. GET IT APPROVED BY ME!!!
Tuesday, May 16 – Work on the research aspect of your project, gather information and begin putting together your final product.
Wednesday, May 17 – Continue/finish your final product.
Thursday, May 18 – Finish your final product (outside of class)
Friday, May 19 – Turn in your final product
Monday-Wednesday are the only days we will devote to this product in class. However, it is due on Friday, May 19th. If you’re going above and beyond, and would like to work on it over the weekend, you can request an extension for Monday, May 22nd (at the beginning of class). But know that NO assignments will be accepted after the due date.
Topic Descriptions
- Jobs in Mathematics: Research a job that requires mathematics to perform it. Make sure you include the following information:
- What the job entails (what do they do)
- Work environment (what a typical day for them looks like, where they work, etc)
- How to become one (education requirements, certifications, etc)
- Salary (median annual wage)
- Outlook (Is the job going to grow in the number of positions or shrink in the future)
- State/regional data (Geographically in the country where the most/least of these type of jobs can be found, where the salary for the job is the greatest/least, etc.)
- History of a Mathematical topic: Choose a mathematical topic and provide the following info:
- A general description of the topic
- Who discovered/created/invented the topic
- How is it used/applied in Math
- Any professions that use the topic
- Trigonometry outside of Mathematics: Research an area outside of simply Math class where Trigonometry is a required concept to know and use.
- Identify the area and give a general description of it
- Briefly explain how it is used
- Identify which topics of Trig specifically are necessary
- If it’s a profession, what are the degree requirements for it
- Interview a Mathematician: If you know someone who is currently or previously in a profession (other than education) that uses Math, you can interview them.
- Ask the person 7-10 questions. Two of the questions must be:
- What does your profession require you to do?
- Name and describe two ways in which you use math in your profession?
- The other questions can be up to you, but should provide insight on the profession. (You may ask me to approve them if you want to make sure.
- Student picked (subject to teacher approval): If you choose your own topic, you must provide for me the topic and requirements. Unless I approve it, you cannot do your own topic.