Pre-AP Algebra Graphing Project
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Step 1:

Find one or two application problems that you are thinking of using for your project (not linear). You may use problems found from the book or the Internet, but you must document your source(s). An example of a problem involving a polynomial function is found on http://calculator.maconstate.edu/cubic_modeling_lesson/index.html . Click on the link for a partial solution. We will be working a few more examples in class. Come prepared and you will have less work to do outside of class. Ten percent of your grade will be your plan to finish the project and your work done in the computer lab.

Step 2

TAKS week, April 17-21, computer lab instructional days: You will learn how to graph equations with Excel, capture graphs from your calculator with a TI graphlink cable and use one other type of software.  You will also learn how to create or modify an interactive PowerPoint during the instructional lab time. 

Please note:  This is an individual project and the expectation is that your work will be unique even if your topic is the same as a classmate.

Step 3

After you decide what your application problem will be, where it will fit in the e-portfolio, and the 4 functions (or conics) you plan to graph, create a basic sketch of what your e-portfolio Title page will look like. Ten percent of your grade will be the completion of this sketch and your productivity in the computer lab.
Step 4

Create the e-portfolio using Microsoft PowerPointŪ and include all the requested information.  Some examples of e-portfolios students made last year can be found on the DOCUMENTS page. Please note: These projects are NOT graphing projects!
Step 5

Share the e-portfolio with at least three people in your target audience and get their feedback on your work.  Your target audience is someone who would use your portfolio to learn (or re-learn) how to graph.  If you need to, make changes to your portfolio based on the results of the feedback.
Step 6

Please e-mail the project as an attachment to your teacher and include a summary of the feedback and the changes you made to your portfolio in the body of the e-mail.  Save your document as a PowerPoint show(*.pps) and set up the show to view as kiosk only.  Be sure you can navigate your show before you send it and it shows all your work.  A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your project is received successfully.
DUE DATE: The project due date is Friday, May 5, 2006. If you do not have access to email, talk to your teacher well before the due date about alternative ways to send the work.
GRACE PERIOD: Your project must be emailed by 6:00 PM on Sunday, May 7, 2006, or it will be considered late. Thirty points will be deducted from all late projects. This is a major grade. RHHS policies will be followed.
 
QUESTIONS???!!! E-mail calbrecht@rockwallisd.org