Performance Task: Demystifying Math: A Speech on Calculus,

Statistics, and Probability in Action

Topic: As a group of 3, deliver a speech explaining the interconnectedness of basic calculus, statistics, and
probability. Highlight a real-life application of these concepts, along with a related societal issue.

Performance Task Requirements:

• Prepare a 3-5-minute speech focusing on one real-life application of calculus, statistics, and probability.
• Explain how each branch of mathematics plays a role in the application.
• Discuss the impact of this application on a specific societal issue.
• Address any ethical considerations surrounding the application.

Grading:

Your speech will be graded based on the rubric below. The content, clarity, and depth of your explanation, your
chosen application and its societal impact, your response to different questions, and the overall effectiveness of
your presentation will all be considered.

Rubric:

Criteria Excellent (4 pts) Good (3 pts) Satisfactory (2 pts) Needs

Improvement (1 pt)

Content (35%) Clearly explains basic Explains basic Explains some Lacks explanation
calculus, statistics, and concepts but may lack concepts but lacks of basic concepts.
probability. depth. clarity.

Real-Life Chooses an engaging Chooses a relevant Chooses a Application is

Application and impactful application but may somewhat relevant unclear or
(25%) application. lack detail. application. irrelevant.

Connection to Clearly demonstrates Demonstrates some Briefly mentions No connection or

Societal Issue the impact of the connection but lacks connection but ethical
(20%) application on a societal depth or clarity on lacks detail. considerations
issue and addresses ethics. were addressed.
ethical considerations.

Questions Demonstrates insightful
(10%) analysis, evaluation, and
synthesis skills in
response to HOTS
questions.
Attempts to answer Limited response to Does not address
HOTS questions but HOTS questions. HOTS questions.
may lack depth or
originality.

Presentation Speaks confidently, uses Speaks mostly clearly, Speech lacks clarity, Speech is unclear,
(10%) visuals effectively, and uses visuals visuals are lacks visuals, and
maintains audience somewhat effectively, minimally used, or fails to engage the
engagement. and keeps the struggles to hold audience.
audience somewhat the audience's
engaged. attention.

Bonus Points:

• Integrate real-world data or examples to support your points.

• Demonstrate your understanding through interactive elements in your presentation.
• Creatively address the societal issue through your chosen application.
• Incorporates humor or storytelling to make the presentation more engaging.
• Addresses a question from the audience thoughtfully and demonstrates a strong understanding
of the topic.
Note:

• Submit your PIECE on or before March 15, 2024

• To be presented:
o March 18, 2024 – Grade 11 - St. Gregory
o March 19, 2024 – Grade 11- St. Hildegard
• FOLDER: LONG
• Format:
o Font: Arial
o Size: 12
o Spacing: 1.5
o Size: LONG