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YOUR CHOICE FUNCTION PROJECT

(This sheet MUST be turned in with your
project!)

Choose 1 of the following options:

1) Function Machine Drawing
 Create a creative and original drawing of a function machine. Label
the input, the rule, and the output
 A description of how the machine works must accompany your
drawing – typed is preferred
 Your description must include an explanation of each of the
following terms: function, input, output, domain, and range

2) Function Story Board/Poem

 Create a creative and original story or poem to explain functions
and how they work – typed is preferred
 Your story or poem must include an explanation of each of the
following terms: function, input, output, domain, and range
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3) Function Rap/Song
 Create a creative and original rap or song to explain functions and
how they work
 You must turn in a copy of your lyrics – typed is preferred
 Your rap or song must include an explanation of each of the
following terms: function, input, output, domain, and range

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:

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Extra credit will be awarded to students who choose to add a performance

element to their project. This means presenting and describing your drawing,
reciting your story or poem, or performing your rap or song.
 Performances must be memorized
 Performances must be professional – no goofing off in front of class
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YOUR CHOICE FUNCTION PROJECT

RUBRIC

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Comprehension of Project shows Project shows Project shows Project shows very
Functions complete substantial some limited
understanding of understanding of understanding of understanding of
the mathematical the mathematical the mathematical the mathematical
terms listed(s). terms listed(s). terms listed(s). terms listed(s) OR
is not written.
Explanation of Explanation is Explanation is Explanation is a Explanation is
Functions detailed and clear. clear. little difficult to difficult to
understand, but understand and is
includes critical missing several
components. components OR
was not included.
Creativity The project is The project is The project lacks The project lacks
creative and somewhat creative creativity and is not creativity and
completely original. and mostly original. very original. originality.

Neatness and The work is The work is The work is The work appears
Organization presented in a presented in a neat presented in an sloppy and
neat, clear, and organized organized fashion unorganized. It is
organized fashion fashion that is but may be hard to hard to know what
that is easy to usually easy to read at times. information goes
read. read. together.

Completion Project is Project is Project is missing Project is missing

completed fully, completed fully, some of the many of the
with students best although does not required elements. required elements.
effort, and satisfies appear to be
all requirements. student's best
effort.

Total Score = _______ / 20 = ________ /

100