MAT0024C Beginning Algebra

Final Project:  What did you learn?

For this project you are going to select a Beginning Algebra topic that you are interested in and create a real world problem from data.  Some of the topics include graphing, solving for unknowns, factoring, radicals, etc..  You may work in a group of 2 or 3 or complete the project on your own. 

1) Introduction: Write a paragraph explaining the topic, why you chose your topic, and its applications in the real world. 

Also: The uniqueness/difficulty of the project will be assessed (20 points).

2)  Write the problem:  Write the problem as a test or homework question in the context of the real world. (20 points)

3) Solution:  Complete the solution for the problem including a graph, the calculus worked out, and the answer in a complete sentence. (30 points)

4) Reflection: Write a paragraph reflecting on your group project experience and your experience in the course including all materials, assessments, WebCT6 component, instruction, examples, and content.  Please be honest and list your likes and dislikes.  Feedback will be used to improve course, so you are helping future classes. (20 points).

5) Presentation: Group (you) will present the project to the class. (10 points)

This handout should be used a cover sheet.

MAT0024C Final Project Checklist

  Introduction Paragraph (20 points total)

Write a paragraph explaining:

     1)  Explain the topic. (5 points)

     2)  Why did you choose the topic? (5 points)

     3)  What are some of the topic’s applications in the real world?

          (5 points)

     4)  What is your topic’s application in the real world? (5 points)

 Write the problem (20 points)

     1)  Write the scenario of the question in a real world context

          (10 points)

     2)  Explain the parts of the questions (10 points)

 Solution (30 points)

     1)  Include graph(s) for the problem.  (5 points)

     2)  Show the algebra worked out explaining all the steps in words. 

          (20 points)

     3)  Write the solution in a complete sentence in the context of the          

           problem.  (5 points)

  Reflection (20 points)

     1)  Comments on working in a group or individually.  (4 points)

     2)  Comments on resources (Notebook, WebCT, Quizzes, etc.)

          (4 points). 

     3)  Comments on instruction.   (4 points)

     4)  Comments on assessments (Projects, Quizzes, Tests). (4 points)

     5)  Comments on the content of the course. (4 points)

 Presentation (10 points)

1)  Group (you) will present the project to the class.  (10 points).