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ICLE Standards:
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Mathematics as Problem Solving: Apply a variety
of problem-solving techniques effectively to a real-world
situation; acquire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully; apply
mathematical concepts to solve
problems.
Computation and Estimation: Use paper and
pencil, mental arithmetic and calculator to perform
computations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals in the solution of
problems.
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Performance Task:
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The task is to plan a three-week, round-trip
vacation for your group. The mode of transportation is by car
or van. Your group (three to four students) may choose any place in the
country that is a reasonable
destination for three weeks. You may return by the same or different route.
Each member of your group
will contribute $500 for vacation expenses.
Begin your task by having a brainstorming session with your group. Discuss
where you will go, what you
will do there, and lodging, food and entertainment expenses.
On a road map provided by your teacher, highlight your round-trip route,
indicating your starting point
and your destination.
Note to the teacher: Maps may be obtained from gasoline companies, AAA or
other trip planning organizations.
Construct a group data sheet, including each of the following:
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Starting point, destination and total mileage expected to travel.
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A tentative time schedule, including stops along the way to your
destination and any overnights prior to
arriving at your destination. Include your departure time and time of
arrival at your destination.
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Number of days to be spent at your destination point.
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Estimated amount of gas you will use.
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Estimated cost of trip, broken down by category (e.g. gas, meals,
lodging, entertainment, etc.) You may
not exceed the amount of money you have available.
Show all necessary calculations and procedures.
Write a group narrative summary of your trip, including such items as
places of interest, people you may
visit as you travel, places stopped along route, things you would like to
do at your vacation site, etc. Use
travel guides or books from your travel organizations (e.g., AAA) or from
your school media center or
local library. Make your narrative interesting so that people reading it
might wish they were going with
you. Use good English grammar, and demonstrate good writing skills.
Note to the teacher: You may wish to have the student groups make a
presentation to the entire class.
Each student will write a summary of the project and group process,
including a self-evaluation. Include a
brief statement of the decision-making processes used by your group,
including skills needed to function
effectively in a group. List everything you learned from completing this
task. As a result of your experience,
state anything you might do differently if you had this task to do again.
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Knowledge / Skills:
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Perform operations with signed (positive and
negative) numbers, including decimals, ratios, percents, and
fractions. (m1)
Understand the best procedures for statistical
data collection, organization, and display. (m5)
Apply in writing the rules and conventions of
grammar, usage, punctuation, paragraphing and spelling. (ela1)
Use expository writing skills in subjects other
than English language arts. (ela58)
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Rubric:
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4 Points =
The student shows independence in completing the task. The data
sheet is complete, accurate, well organized and neatly presented. The group
and individual narrative summaries are thorough, well written and
interesting. The group functions effectively as a team. The student
demonstrates excellent ability to use available resources to plan a
vacation trip.
3 Points = The student needs some
assistance to complete the task. The data sheet is fairly complete. Minor
inaccuracies are present. It is sufficiently organized and satisfactorily
presented. The group and
individual narrative summaries are fairly thorough and adequately written,
but not particularly
interesting. The group cooperates as a team, but one or two members
dominate the conversation and
work. The student, with assistance, uses available resources to plan a
vacation trip.
2 Points = The student needs constant assistance to
complete the task. The data sheet is incomplete, contains some serious
errors, is poorly organized or is not neatly presented. The group and
individual narrative summaries are poorly written, not very interesting and
vague in detail. Team members work more as individuals than as a team. The
student shows limited ability to use available resources to plan a
vacation trip.
1 Point = Even with assistance, the student does not complete the task.
The data sheet is so poorly done as to be meaningless to the reader. The
group and individual narrative summaries are very sketchy and of little
interest to the reader. The group functions poorly as a team. They are
uncooperative with and/or rude to each other. The student is unable to use
available resources to plan a vacation trip.
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