Mathematical Journey/Group Project/e-Learning activity - Group Project

You have now selected the topic for your final project.  If you've selected from the page of suggestions, you already have a starting point.  If your final project is a group project, you will be getting an e-mail from the group project facilitator. 

Your final project report should have the following sections: Description of Project: Tools Used; Assumptions Made: Description of Model Used To Arrive at Solution; Application of Model; Explanation of Solution; Validation of Solution (checking to see if it makes sense); Self-Assessment; Conclusion.

All final projects will be assessed with this rubric:

Mathematical Journey Rubric

Attribute/Level	Not Acceptable	Minimally Acceptable	Acceptable	Exceeds
Toolbox	Does not have the algebraic tools at hand to solve stated problems	Can access tools with some prodding and then is able to apply with success toward the problem at hand	Has tools at hand and can access them as needed to solve the problem at hand.	Not only has a solid available toolbox of methods but also has the skills available to add to that toolbox as needed.
Assumptions	Does not identifying any assumptions before addressing the problem at hand	Identifies some assumptions, but has an incomplete list	Identifies critical assumptions for the problem at hand	Addresses all assumptions and thinks ahead to the implications of those assumptions for the solution of the problem
Model	Model is either non-existent or so unorganized that it is nearly impossible to follow; conclusions are unsupported and often incorrect	Model is presented with some explanation and followed through; conclusion may have a few minor flaws, but is generally acceptable	Model is laid out clearly and followed through; good organization makes model clear; model leads to defendable conclusion	Excellent documentation accompanies the model and it is followed through to a clearly laid-out conclusion, which is supported throughout with good mathematics
Articulation	Little (if any) explanation is given regarding the mathematics used and/or incorrect interpretation is proposed. Terms are not defined.	General steps are identified for a proposed solution, although some details are missing or unclear. Interpretation of the mathematics is generally correct. Most terms are defined.	The problem-solving process is clearly articulated and the interpretation of the math used is correct. All terms are identified correctly.	The whole process is explained fully in each step. All results are fully interpreted and there is a depth to the interpretation. All terminology is defined in one’s own words and demonstrates a solid comprehension of all terms and approaches.
Validation	The solution is not validated.	Some attempt is made to check the solution for validity.	The solution is validated.	Several approaches are used to validate the given solution.
Self-Assessment	No self-assessment occurs.	Some strengths and areas for improvement are identified.	Good insight is added to careful identification of strengths demonstrated as well as areas to improve.	Along with clear articulation of strengths and areas to improve, the learner demonstrates impressive insight into the whole process.

When you are ready to write a report on your project, go to Assignment 3

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