Calculus and Vectors Portfolio
Assignment:
As a group, complete the assigned tasks and compile together in a duotang or folder. Groups may be no larger than 4 members. You will have a little bit of class time to work on this project.

Due Date: Before the last day of class!

Checklist of Tasks:
  • Table of Contents
  • Mathematical Autobiography (1/student)
  • Assignments #1-3 (1/group)
  • Art Work (1/group)
  • Media Clipping (1/group)
  • Self-Assessment (1/student)


Assignments:
Table of Contents
Organize your assignments in the above order. Make sure you include page numbers and format appropriately.


Mathematical Autobiography
Each group member will prepare a mathematical autobiography, typewritten, no longer than 1 page in length. The autobiography should include your experiences with mathematics, and a reflection on your strengths and weaknesses and interests with respect to mathematics.

Assignments



Art Work
Express your creativity related to Calculus and Vectors! Create an original piece of art work and a one paragraph description of how your piece relates to MCV4U1. Your art work may be a collage of print items, a computer generated graphic, a three-dimensional model, a drawing, a video, a painting, a poem, a cartoon, or a song.


Media Clipping
Choose a media clipping (newspaper or magazine article/image/graph/cartoon/photograph) that shows connections of mathematics, and in particular, Calculus and Vectors to real life. Include a one paragraph description of how your selection relates to MCV4U1.


Self-Assessment
Each student will complete the attached “How I Work – A Self-Assessment”.


Marking Scheme
This Portfolio assignment will count for 7% of your mark for the MCV4U1 course. You will be evaluated individually. Your portfolio will graded using the following rating scale:

Component/Skill
Score
Table of Contents
2…..1…..0
Required Entries (Completeness)
3…..2…..1…..0
Organization (clear, easy to follow, neat) and Proper use of mathematic language, symbols, visuals
3…..2…..1…..0
Appropriate use of technology
2…..1…..0
Evidence of logical reasoning and a variety of problem solving strategies
8…..6…..4…..2…..0
Assignment #1
8…..6…..4…..2…..0
Assignment #2
8…..6…..4…..2…..0
Assignment #3
8…..6…..4…..2…..0
Art
8…..6…..4…..2…..0
Media Clipping
8…..6…..4…..2…..0
Autobiography
8…..6…..4…..2…..0
Self-Assessment
4…..3…..2…..1…..0
Total
/70