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Cars, Catapults and Quadratics

This project requires students to construct catapults in order to launch M&Ms at a target. Through data collection, students will determine quadratic equation to model the flight of the M&M. The catapult will be moved to the top of a flat surface where students will use their equation to determine the flight time of the projectile and then estimate the horizontal distance traveled. This estimate will be used to determine where a target should be placed.

Rubric Code: GX58496

By marchey

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Subject: Math

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Cars, Catapults, and Quadratics
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Great 4 pts	Excellent 5 pts
Introduction	Poor No introduction is included.	Fair Introduction is identified, but no information is provided.	Good Introduction is included but it is hard to make sense of.	Great Introduction is included, however it's a bit vague or confusing.	Excellent Introduction is included which makes sense and explains what this problem is about.
Explanation of Process	Poor No description of the mathematical process was given. The mathematics is not incorporated and therefore the conclusion is not supported. None of the items a - c are addressed.	Fair Mathematical process is identified, but no information is provided. Very few of the items a - c are addressed and only superficially.	Good Mathematical process is included but it is hard to make sense of. Not all items a - c are addressed.	Great Mathematical process is included, however it's a bit vague or confusing. Items a - c are addressed but are difficult to understand or follow.	Excellent A mathematical process is explained in depth and is easily understood. The mathematics is incorporated as smoothly and naturally as possible. Items a - c are clearly addressed and easy to follow.
Graph of the Translated Function	Poor No components of the graph are included or no points are included nor clearly labeled on the graph.	Fair Three components of the graph are missing. Less than five different points are correctly labelled and included.	Good Two components of the graph are missing. Less than five different points are correctly labelled and included.	Great One component of the graph is missing. At least five different points are correctly labelled and included.	Excellent Graph includes a title and both axis are labeled appropriately. At least five different points are correctly labelled and included.
Reflection and Possible Errors	Poor Four or more errors were made. Reflection questions are not addressed.	Fair Three errors or mistakes were made. Reflection questions are not addressed.	Good Two errors or mistakes were made. One or more reflection questions are not present.	Great One error or mistake is evident. All reflection questions are addressed but only superficially without evidence of critical thinking.	Excellent No errors or mistakes were made. All reflection questions are addressed and the responses are clear and concise. The responses demonstrate a higher level of critical thinking.
Extension Questions	Poor No extension questions are included in the final product.	Fair One or more extension questions are missing.	Good All three extension questions are addressed but the results show evidence of a significant mistakes.	Great All three extension questions are addressed but the results show evidence of a minor mistake.	Excellent All three extension questions are addressed and the results are correct.
Conclusion	Poor No conclusion is provided.	Fair Conclusion provides little information or is very difficult to make sense of.	Good Conclusion is confusing or hard to understand.	Great Conclusion is vague or has some difficult parts to understand.	Excellent In depth conclusion of the problem is given.
Neatness and Organization	Poor	Fair The final product appears sloppy and unorganized. It is hard to know what information is being presented.	Good The work is presented in an organized fashion but may be hard to understand at times.	Great The work is presented in a neat, clear, organized fashion that is fairly easy to understand. Above average effort.	Excellent The work is presented in a neat, clear, organized fashion that is undoubtedly easy to understand. Exceptional work.
Participation/Peer Evaluation	Poor Four or more combined absences or tardies on four or more of the scheduled project days (including the date project is due). This score is also influenced by teacher observations, peer evaluations, and self-evaluations.	Fair Three combined absences or tardies on three of the scheduled project days (including the date project is due). This score is also influenced by teacher observations, peer evaluations, and self-evaluations.	Good Two combined absences or tardies on two of the scheduled project days (including the date project is due). This score is also influenced by teacher observations, peer evaluations, and self-evaluations.	Great One absence or tardy on one of the scheduled project days (including the date project is due). This score is also influenced by teacher observations, peer evaluations, and self-evaluations.	Excellent No absences on the scheduled project days (including the date project is due). This score is also influenced by teacher observations, peer evaluations, and self-evaluations.

Keywords:

Using quadratics to model projectile motion

Subjects:

Math

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Project

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