6th Grade Unit 1 Project: Whats Your Favorite Number?

Task: Your first project this year, in math, requires you to choose a number between 10 and 100 then find several facts about it. Throughout this unit we have learned about factors, multiples and direct relationships numbers have with one another. It is your turn to present information you gather about your number in the form of a poem, short story or poster. Numbers are all around us and without even realizing it you use them every day. When you present your findings you must make a connection to real life situations. One example you can use with your number might be in relation to monetary transactions, such as coupons or percents. The requirements for the project are listed below in addition to the scoring rubric you should follow to ensure a great score! This task sheet must be submitted with your final project.

POSTER Number is presented in center At least 5 different facts are presented and explained In color and includes either pictures or illustrations of the number in real life situations Name and class in bottom right corner PROJECT REQUIREMENTS POEM Favorite number is stated in the first line of your poem At least 5 different facts are presented and explained with at least two facts related to real life situations Rhyming pattern is established Minimum THREE stanzas with at least FOUR lines in each Includes pictures or illustrations in color Name and class in bottom right corner SHORT STORY Favorite number is included in the title Minimum THREE paragraphs Favorite number is the main character At least 5 different facts are presented and explained with at least two facts related to real life situations Includes a cover with illustrations or pictures in color Name and class is on the cover in the bottom right corner

Level 4 (Each box is worth 20 pts) Project is complete and at least 5 facts are listed and explained correctly with no errors Clear understanding of concepts with a connection made to real life Goes beyond what is asked for in a unique way (ex may include a comparison to another number) Project is neat and well organized: -in color if a poster -cover included if a short story -illustrations included -all requirements met

Levels of Proficiency Level 3 Level 2 (Each box worth 15 pts) (Each box is worth 10 pts) Project is complete with at least Project is partially complete 3 facts listed and explained with at least 2 facts listed and correctly with minor errors explained with a few errors Shows understanding of most concepts/facts listed and makes an attempt to connect to real life situations Attempt is made to go beyond what is asked is for and may show minor flaws Project is neat and shows an attempt at organization: -some color included if is a poster -some illustrations are on the cover or throughout the piece -most requirements met Shows some understanding of concepts/facts with no attempt made in a connection to real life Attempt is made to go beyond what is asked for and there are many flaws Project is neat with no attempt at organization: -poster lacks color but includes illustrations -poem rhymes -short story is not fully developed -some requirements met

Level 1 (Each box is worth 5 pts) Project is incomplete with only 1 fact listed and insufficient evidence to support the fact stated Shows little or no understanding of concepts/facts with no connection to real life No clear attempt is made to go beyond what is asked for Project is sloppy with no attempt at organization -poster lacks color and illustrations -poem is not rhyming -short story is not developed -many requirements are missing Project is three or more days late Final Score Conversion Chart: Level 4 90 Level 3 80 Level 2 70 Level 1 60 0 failure to project or above or above or above or above submit a

Project is submitted on time Teacher Comments:

Project is one day late

Project is two days late Final Score: ____________/100

J. Kublo 2012