Easy Statistics/ Probability Final Paper/ powerpoint relating college math to every day life activities

Instructions for Final Research Project MAT 141 – Fall 2017 – Little Crow

For this project your topic must be something that you have an interest in and that involves some aspect of MATHS. Both the written and verbal report must focus on the MATHS and how it is used and experienced in your topic area. 32% of Course Grade (320 points out of 1000) Written Report: (160 points). Your report must be at least 2 pages of personally prepared information in addition to any background articles you may want to include (double spaced, including references). The write up needs to include the following sections: 1. Introduction: State why you chose the topic, what is your experience with the topic, and what area of math you will focus on. 2. Body: – Purpose What, Why and the Math / Summary, Opinions and Solutions if appropriate 3. Conclusion: Clearly state why knowledge of the math involved is 4. References: Provide information on how to locate at least 3 resources that you used.

Grading rubric for the paper is as follows:

160 points = at least 2 pages long and contains real world content that is connected to math. The connection was made clear by the paper. Correct grammar and spelling are predominant. 144 points = Between 1.5 and 2 pages long and contains real world content that is connected to math. The connection was made clear by the paper. Correct grammar and spelling are predominant. 128 points = Paper is between 1.0 – 1.5 pages in length and contains real world content that is connected to math or the paper is longer with grammar and spelling errors that make the paper difficult to understand. 50 points = The paper does not contain a link between the topic and math. 0 points = no paper is submitted.

Verbal Report (Presentation): (160 points) This is your opportunity to teach us something about a topic you are interested in. There are two options for the verbal report. You may choose either a Poster Presentation or a Speaker Presentation (either one may be submitted online by recording a video of your presentation). Both types of presentations should be: 1. 4 – 6 minutes long and include: 2. Introduction: Give us your name, why you are interested in the topic, 3. Visual Aids: Power Point, Prezi, handouts, Physical items and/or a Poster. 4. Body: Highlight the Key points written of your written report. 5. Show passion for your topic Note on Group work: While group work is not required, I do encourage you to work together on this project with other students who share an interest in the same topic area as you. Groups should consist of 2 to 3 people, however I will consider a larger group if it is essential for your topic. Each person must submit an individually prepared written report. Each person must contribute a significant portion to the presentation. The work of each person must be able to stand on its own, but be enhanced by the contributions of the other group members.

The rubric for the presentation is as follows:

160 points = at least 4 minutes, presentation contained real world content that was connected to math. The connection was made clear by the presentation. Some form of visual aid was used. 100 points = Presentation was less than 4 minutes in length and/or did not have a visual aid. 50 points = The presentation did not contain a clear link between the topic and math. 0 points = no presentation was given