Guidelines for Pythagorean Theorem Research Project GuidelinesGrading Rubric

Guidelines for Pythagorean Theorem Research Project Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall

THE PRODUCT MECHANICS This product should be done on POWERPOINT. However, you can use excel or any other program to insert information into your powerpoint. The paper should be PORTRAIT for Page Setup. This product should have the following: - cover page - table of contents with specific pertinent items - reflection - a copy of the guidelines (this printout) - grading rubrics Upon completion, you need 3 paper copies 1 for me 1 for you to review 1 email copy to Ms. Wigfall 1 for your portfolio The email address for the product will be given to you only after Ms. Wigfall previews the final copy and receives the paper copies. WHEN PRINTING THESE GUIDELINES, PRINT AS Guidelines/Grading SLIDES 4 PER PAGE. Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall

Cover Page General Information for all products Cover page must include the following: Your Name: Title of Product: Term: School Year: Class: Teacher: Ms. Wigfall You can put a graphic on the cover, if you choose. Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall

Table of Contents (contents needed) SAMPLE About Theorem. . …………… 1 Math Illustrations (grid paper style)…. . … 2 Math Examples……………. . 3 Pythagorean Triples Chart. . . 4 Real Life Situation…………. 5 Reflection…………………. … 6 Guidelines and Grading Rubric. . . . . 7 * * * * * Note: More pages can be included Guidelines/Grading as you choose Rubric Provided!!! by Ms. Wigfall

About Pythagorean Theorem At least two paragraphs Include information about the following: - Pythagoras the man (the time ) - How he found theorem, including his problems with decimals - theorem - right triangles - legs (sides) - hypotenuse - the Pythagorean Triples - How to use theorem Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall

Math Illustration Using Grid Paper For Pythagorean Theorem Include at least two illustrations. In class, you should cut and paste grid paper illustrations for to help yourself understand how theorem works. Page must include theorem written out. Math related to your graphic should be included. Illustrations should include numbers with the grids. Page must indicate as the largest side. the hypotenuse Guidelines/Grading Page must indicate the right Rubric Provided by Ms. with angle boxes. Wigfall angles

Math Examples For Pythagorean Theorem Page must include at least two math examples done out using theorem. The powers can be done on the computer. I am available to help you. Students should help each other as they learn each needed skill. a 2 + b 2 = c 2 Problem must be neatly presented. Guidelines/Grading Rubric Providedmust by Ms. Given examples be Wigfall

Chart of Pythagorean Triples Page must be completely typed in a table. Triples can be sets multiplied to get others or charts of different triples. Page must include an explanation about the Pythagorean Triples. Page must include at least one chart or table Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall

REAL LIFE SITUATION For Pythagorean Theorem One or more paragraphs typed with a graphic illustration Write about a real life use of theorem. Illustration can be a picture from clip art, your own drawing, any digitized picture or a picture cut out and pasted onto paper. Etc. USE MATH TO EXPLAIN YOUR ILLUSTRATION. Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall

Reflection About Project Reflection should be about 3 paragraphs. 1. ) Tell about what you learned from the project. 2. ) Tell about the process you used to complete the project. 3. ) Tell how doing this product may affect your future learning. Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall

Grading Rubric (Provided by Ms. Wigfall) Pythagorean Theorem Research Project Score 4…. All of the graphics and the information provided in the project reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display. 3…. Most of the graphics and the information provided in the project reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display. 2…. The graphics and the information are provided by the student, but some of it is based on the designs or ideas of others. 1…. Most of the graphics and information required for the project is either based on the designs and ideas of others or is it is totally not included. Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall