Math 2205

Unit II: Independent Study Project

Tricentia Academy, 2007-08

You are about to embark on a journey into the unknown!!!!!!!!

As part of the Level 2 Math Curriculum you are required to complete an

Independent Study Project. This research project must focus on a
mathematical topic that, preferably, sparks your interest and entices you
to delve into an in-depth study of the same. Choices for such a project
may include (but are certainly not limited to) the following:

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researching a new topic in the field of mathematics

extending on a previously learned topic
the life and contributions of a mathematician
interesting mathematical problems and their solutions
studying the connections between mathematics and another subject
studying the connections between mathematics and any aspect of daily
life
the Fibonacci Sequence, the Golden Ratio, the Divine Proportion, etc.
any other topic approved by your math teacher

Some useful Internet sites can also be found on page 3 of this handout.

Projects may be completed individually, or in groups of no more than 2

students.

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Your project will consist of the following components:

(A).

Initial Planning and Research

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(B).

(10%)

this has, ideally, already commenced

completion of pages 4-6 of this handout are to be submitted on or before
Friday, November 30

Research Project/Presentation

(80%)

Depending on the topic you have chosen, you may choose to complete your
project in the form of a...
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written report with appropriate diagrams/illustrations

(.10 double space pages; 12 font and 1 inch margins)

PowerPoint presentation (.30 slides)

bristol board display and short written report (.5 double space pages; 12
font and 1 inch margins)

sculpture/model if you are artistically inclined, with a short written report

(.5 double space pages; 12 font and 1 inch margins)

If you have another idea in the completion of your project, you may ask your
teacher for approval.
All projects must include a complete list of sources/resources used.

(C).

Evaluation

(10%)

If the project is completed individually, this will consist of a selfassessment form being completed.

If a group project is completed, both a self-assessment form and a group

evaluation form will be completed.

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Some Useful Math Internet Sites

(1).

http://www.thinkquest.org/library/site_sum.html?tname=4116&cid=2&url=4116
-provides a list of possible math applications

(2).

http://cctc.commnet.edu/lta/toc.stm
-math and space

(3).

http://www.helasculpt.com/
-math and sculptures

(4).

http://members.cox.net/mathmistakes/
-math mistakes and problems

(5).

http://www.learner.org/exhibits/dailymath/placebets.html
-math and probability

(6).

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/baseball/
-math and baseball

(7).

http://exploringdata.cqu.edu.au./
-statistics

(8).

http://www.enc.org/weblinks/math/0,1544,1%2DReal+World+Applications,00.shtm
-large list of math application sites

(9).

http://www.coolmath.com/home.htm
-some neat math stuff

(10).

http://www.explorelearning.com/

(11).

http://archives.math.utk.edu/k12.html
-a lot of possible topics here
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Initial Planning and Research

Due: on or before Friday, November 30
Group Member (if applicable):________________________

Questions (to be completed by each group member)

1.

Briefly discuss your thoughts on independent learning in mathematics.

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2.

What mathematics have you learned independently outside of school?...be specific.

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3.

List THREE main topics you are considering (or considered) in the completion of your
independent study project.
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(2).

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(3).

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List at least TWO research techniques you plan to use for your project.(textbooks,
Internet, magazine articles, expert in the field, etc.)
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(2).

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Give detailed sources of each research technique listed above. Include names of articles,
books, and provide the URL address for each Internet site. Remember...the research
project you submit must contain a complete list of all sources/resources used!
(1).

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(2).

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(4).

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Narrow your research to one topic and determine three questions you intend to answer
in your project.
TOPIC:_________________________________________________________________
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(2).

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(3).

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7.

Describe the initial plan to complete the independent study project. If you are working
with another student please include the duties to be performed by each group member.
TYPE OF PROJECT/PRESENTATION:_______________________________________
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PLAN:
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