Mathematics 20-2 Project

One of the requirements in Math 20-2 is to complete a research project related to mathematics. The project is fairly open-ended and the direction it takes is largely determined by you. Innovation and creativity are valued in projects like this, so you are free to experiment and try something new. Group projects are acceptable, but group members must be identified and approved by your teacher before you begin.

Begin by reading all of the project instructions below or found in the pdf document. Contact your teacher if you are unsure how to proceed after you have read the instructions.

Project Topic

Choose a topic that you are interested in. The project needs to be appropriate for school. Finding information for some topics may be easier than for others. Start by thinking of a general idea you want to work with and then narrow the idea to a specific topic. The following table outlines some possibilities to get you thinking. You are free to choose something that is not on the list.

Category	Possible Topic
Weather	Precipitation in Lethbridge
Sports	Goal Scoring by the Edmonton Oilers
Ecology	Ground Squirrel Populations
Populations	World Population Growth
Gaming	Typical Number of Hours of Play Per Week
Technology	Cell Phone Use
Social Media	The Number of 'Friends' People Have
Finance	The Cost of Borrowing Money
Historical	Pythagoras