Projects count as a major grade. Students are responsible for completing a project every nine week period (two weeks before grades are submitted, late projects recieve a two point deduction each day it is late). They must choose from a list of topics covered during that period. The end of the year wiki will be graded twice: before the winter break and three weeks before the TAKS test. For this project each student will have a page assigned to them on the __ wiki. Each topic discussed must have: a proper heading, a correct explanation of the topic, examples or a document containing examples, and embedded media to support it.
1. Powerpoint projects: (choice- computer required)
(vocabulary or algorithms)
-Pythagorean Theorem with word problems
-Comparing and ordering rational numbers with square roots
-Estimating square roots
-may also use this as an alternative to the powerpoint projects
-surface area and volume
3. Commercial Project: (choice- computer required)
May be done in place of Powerpoint or Poster project
-make (record) a commercial that shows in as many ways as possible what a ... is
- commercial should be at most 90 seconds long and demonstrate knowledge of the concept
this may be actual video or an animation
4. End of the year wiki project: (mandatory)
Students in groups compose a wiki on what they learn as the year progresses. They will recieve two major grades (one each semester)
Criteria:
-Mathematically correct
-Gramatically correct
-visually pleasing
-no broken links
-includes all of the right content
-table of contents with appropriate links
-worked well with group
First semester must include the following topics:
Second semester must include the following topics:
An effective wiki shows the following:
A collaborative effort (as seen in the history) --
Several participants have contributed. Wikis are collaborative. Each person brings their strengths and contributes things that they are good at to the project.
Visual appeal
Graphics are used as needed and add to the message. Graphics are not distracting and used where needed to further explain a topic. If does not look cluttered.
Organization
A table of contents is used, headings and underlines are used appropriately.
Hyperlinks to sources
An effective wiki hyperlinks sources and gives readers additional information about the topic. Because most people tend to not trust wikis (they don't know the authors), you must include a variety of hyperlinks to be considered an effective source of information. As people follow your hyperlinks, they will begin to look at the information you've linked to. They will learn that you are an authority and that you've "done your homework." Make sure that you have checked your hyperlinks and that they work.
Original, intelligent wording
The effective wiki summarizes information but never copies it! (Cite your sources.) The wording is intelligent and meaningful and jargon is not used. Wikis may be read by a global audience and authors must keep that in mind.
Optional but beneficial wiki traits
Multi-sensory tools are used
The use of sound and/or video involves the wiki reader more through the increased engagement of hearing and sight. When it is used effectively, it can boost you into the hall of fame because you have more thoroughly taught your reader about your subject.
RSS Feeds and Cutting edge tools are used
Pioneers are often recognized for their ability to venture into new places that others are afraid of. Our wiki pioneers will be recognized as they learn about new technology and integrate it into their page. These technologies include RSS Feeds, video, podcasts, and any other new Web 2.0 technology that we come across. Be the first and be unafraid!
1. Powerpoint projects: (choice- computer required)
(vocabulary or algorithms)
-Pythagorean Theorem with word problems
-Comparing and ordering rational numbers with square roots
-Estimating square roots
http://www.blms.issaquah.wednet.edu/Teachers/cotem/MAIN2%20LIST/ALL%20MATHEMATICS/PROJECTS/MP3/Copy%20of%20MP3%20GRADING%20RUBRIC.htm
2. Poster Projects: (choice- if someone may not have access to a computer)
- Graphing project
-may also use this as an alternative to the powerpoint projects
-surface area and volume
3. Commercial Project: (choice- computer required)
May be done in place of Powerpoint or Poster project
-make (record) a commercial that shows in as many ways as possible what a ... is
- commercial should be at most 90 seconds long and demonstrate knowledge of the concept
this may be actual video or an animation
4. End of the year wiki project: (mandatory)
Students in groups compose a wiki on what they learn as the year progresses. They will recieve two major grades (one each semester)
Criteria:
-Mathematically correct
-Gramatically correct
-visually pleasing
-no broken links
-includes all of the right content
-table of contents with appropriate links
-worked well with group
First semester must include the following topics:
Second semester must include the following topics:
An effective wiki shows the following:
Several participants have contributed. Wikis are collaborative. Each person brings their strengths and contributes things that they are good at to the project.
Graphics are used as needed and add to the message. Graphics are not distracting and used where needed to further explain a topic. If does not look cluttered.
A table of contents is used, headings and underlines are used appropriately.
An effective wiki hyperlinks sources and gives readers additional information about the topic. Because most people tend to not trust wikis (they don't know the authors), you must include a variety of hyperlinks to be considered an effective source of information. As people follow your hyperlinks, they will begin to look at the information you've linked to. They will learn that you are an authority and that you've "done your homework." Make sure that you have checked your hyperlinks and that they work.
The effective wiki summarizes information but never copies it! (Cite your sources.) The wording is intelligent and meaningful and jargon is not used. Wikis may be read by a global audience and authors must keep that in mind.
Optional but beneficial wiki traits
The use of sound and/or video involves the wiki reader more through the increased engagement of hearing and sight. When it is used effectively, it can boost you into the hall of fame because you have more thoroughly taught your reader about your subject.
Pioneers are often recognized for their ability to venture into new places that others are afraid of. Our wiki pioneers will be recognized as they learn about new technology and integrate it into their page. These technologies include RSS Feeds, video, podcasts, and any other new Web 2.0 technology that we come across. Be the first and be unafraid!
(http://westwood.wikispaces.com/Wiki+Hall+of+Fame)
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