Score

Application of Trigonometry/Pythagoras

Explanation of Concepts

Mathematical Accuracy

4

Students display a thorough understanding of the primary trig ratios, sine law & cosine law and Pythagoras  through various examples and demonstrations found in the real world.  They communicate mathematically, the use of these concepts in the development of their mathematical ideas.

The explanation clearly describe the concepts presented from a mathematical perspective. The concepts are discussed well beyond their most elementary meaning.  Concepts are investigated extensively.

All solutions are correct.

3

The paper demonstrates the understanding of the concepts and how they  fit in the real-life applications, but does not apply each to their project.

The explanation clearly show the understanding of the concepts. The concepts are explained but investigated.  Intuitive, higher level cognitive questions have not been asked or answered.

Very few errors have been committed.

2

The paper does not clearly demonstrate the understanding of the multiple uses of the concepts and how they fit in to real-life applications.  Mathematically there is a lack of  supporting evidence.

The explanation shows only a broad understanding of the concepts. The concepts are explained in very little detail.

Several errors have been committed.

1

Concepts are missing or do not make sense. Minimal application to real-life.

The explanation is unclear how they arrived at their conclusions. Student has not clearly identified the critical components of the concepts, but some information is correct.

Very few calculations are correct.

Paper shows the student’s lack of  understanding how and why the concepts are important in real-life.

Concepts are incorrectly explained. The student shows considerable difficulty in understanding the concept.

Zero solutions are correct.