Module 6 Project

 

Module 6 Project: Game Challenge

 

Towards the end of each lesson, under Project Connection, you are prompted to complete a part of the Module 6 Project. You can access the entire Module 6 Project: Game Challenge from this page at any time.

 

You will submit your Module 6 Project to your teacher at the end of Module 6. If you are finished working through the lessons, submit your completed Module 6 Project now.

 

Introduction

 

Have you ever watched a television show where contestants participate in challenging games? The contestants might run through an obstacle course or attempt to complete a giant puzzle as the clock ticks down.

 

These games or challenges are entertaining and require both mental alertness and physical ability. In this project you will design a challenge or a series of mini-challenges that might be used in such television programs. Your final presentation will include a display showing the design and rules of the challenge. Your presentation will also include data from a test of the challenge involving your friends or family members!

 

Requirements

 

In each step of the project you will add to your challenge design. You will need to find ways of modelling these situations with rational expressions and rational equations. The presentation of your project will focus on identifying areas in your project where you apply the mathematics learned in Module 6.

Identify and Explain

 

In your presentation you must identify and explain where you addressed each one of the following mathematical concepts to solve a problem.

1. Determine equivalent forms of rational expressions.
   
   
2. Perform operations on rational expressions.
   
   
3. Solve problems that involve rational equations.

Explanation Support

 

Your explanation of each of the above mathematical concepts should

• describe the problem solved, including the solution
  
  
• identify the rational expression or rational equation, and provide the actual values used
  
  
• include images and/or documents of the information you gathered during the project to support your work
  
  
• include calculations to support your solutions

You may choose the method or format of the presentation, but you must get your teacher’s approval before you begin to work on your presentation.

 

Step 1: Reality-Show Game

 

This is your time to research what’s been done on game shows and to brainstorm about what you might do on a game show of your own. Put your research notes and brainstorming ideas in your course folder so you’ll have them as you work through the project.

 

Step 2: Challenge Environment

 

It’s time to come up with a high-level plan. You have to make some decisions about your game. Some questions you need to answer include the following:

• Where will your game be played?
  
  
• What equipment will you need?
  
  
• How many contestants will take part?

Step 3: Design and Construction

 

Record detailed plans for the environment and equipment you will need. In this step you need to ensure the following:

• You have set up your challenge to meet the three requirements of Identify and Explain.
  
  
• Each bullet in Explanation Support has been completed. This will let you decide the winners of the various parts of your challenge.

At this point you also should have developed your display of the design and rules of your challenge.

 

Step 4: Challenge Simulation

 

Set up your challenge and invite friends and family members to attempt it. Keep notes and records of how your contestants work through your challenge. Try to find out how your contestants solved each of the parts of your challenge.

 

Step 5: Presentation Preparation

 

Be sure you have your teacher’s approval for the form of your presentation before you begin preparing your presentation. Remember to check the requirements under the Identify and Explain and Explanation Support headings.

 

Assessment

 

View Rubric for Module 6 Project: Game Challenge to understand how your project presentation will be assessed.

 

RUBRIC FOR MODULE 6 PROJECT: GAME CHALLENGE
Score	Design and Rules Display	Mathematical Concepts	Mathematical Calculations	Completion	Communication: Final Presentation
3 Meets the Standard	The display is clear and greatly adds to the reader’s and participants’ understanding of the challenge.	Math work shows complete understanding of finding equivalent forms of rational expressions, how to perform operations on rational expressions, and methods of using rational equations to solve problems.	All required mathematical representations are completed and correct.	All aspects of the project are completed (e.g., research and brainstorming notes, the choices made during planning, the display, notes on how participants solved the challenge, and so on).	The work is presented in a neat, clear, organized fashion that is easy to read and/or see.
2 Approaches the Standard	The display is clear and easy to understand for the reader and the participants in the challenge.	Math work shows substantial understanding of finding equivalent forms of rational expressions, how to perform operations on rational expressions, and methods of using rational equations to solve problems.	There may be some math and/or calculation errors or flaws in reasoning.	All but one aspect of the project are completed.	The work is presented in an organized fashion but may be hard to read and/or see at times.
1 Below the Acceptable Standard	The display is somewhat difficult to understand and might leave participants unsure of what to do.	Math work shows some understanding of finding equivalent forms of rational expressions and how to perform operations on rational expressions.	There are major math and/or calculation errors or serious flaws in reasoning.	All but two aspects of the project are completed.	The work appears sloppy and/or disorganized. It is hard to know what information goes together.
INC Does Not Meet the Minimum Standard	The display is difficult to understand or is not at all useful.	Math work shows very limited understanding of rational expressions and rational equations.	There is no understandable attempt at using mathematical representations.	Several aspects of the project are not completed.	There is no understandable presentation of the project work.
Total Score /	/3	/6	/3	/6	/3

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