Writing Assignment 5 BF

Name: Student Teacher

Task Name: Is Your Video the Next Big Hit?

Grade: 9-12

Subject and Topic: Algebra 1—Solving Equations and Inequalities in One Variable

Task Description: Create an educational video that shows viewers how to solve equations and variables in one variable.

Standards Assessed (Common Core): A-REI.3 Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with coefficients represented by letters.

Additional Materials Needed: Video cameras or recording devices, Video converter if needed to change format of a video source, props or environment if needed for video presentation

Performance Task Description:

· Decide what type of video you want to create

· Make a two-step equation

· Make a two-step inequality

· Make an equation with the variable, distributive property, and combining like terms on both sides of the equal sign

· Make an inequality with the variable, distributive property, and combining like terms on both sides of the inequality symbol

· Make an educational video that teaches how to solve each equation and inequality

· Save the video and upload to YouTube, email to teacher, or give to teacher on a CD or flash drive.

Scoring Rubric:

Include criteria for:

· Correct type of equations

· Clarity of explanation

· Use of creative visuals

· Audience appeal

· Quality of videography – camera work, sound level

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GRASPS

Is Your Video the Next Big Hit?!

Goal: To solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable.

Role: You are a video producer competing in a contest for production of the most outstanding math educational video that will help viewers understand how to solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with coefficients represented by letters. To win, you must have the most creative and well-put together video that will help your viewers learn the concept.

Audience: Students enrolled in Algebra 1 in the United States.

Situation: The purpose of this video is to create an educational tool that teachers can use in the Algebra 1 classroom to help students understand how to solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable. Your first decision will be to decide what type of video you will create. You may remix the lyrics of a popular song to make a music video, spoof a television show, movie or game show, make up your own original song and record it, or do something completely creative as an educational video. Your job is to create an educational video about the Algebra 1 concept of solving equations and inequalities in one variable that could be sold to help students learn. Your video must include the two following types of equations with explanations of how to solve: 1) two-step equation, 2) multi-step equation with variable, distributive property, and combining like terms on both sides of the equal sign. Your video must also include the two following types of inequalities with explanations of how to solve: 1) two –step inequality, 2) multi-step inequality with variable, distributive property, and combining like terms on both sides. Do not forget that the main purpose is to help your viewer learn and understand the concept, but have fun with your ideas and be creative! Your video will be judged based on the following five categories: 1) Overall (Media was effective, informative, and appealing), 2) Audience Appeal from the Beginning (Audience was hooked from the beginning of the media and kept interest throughout), 3) Indication of Thinking and Learning (Media shows creativity, motivation, and critical-thinking to teach. The presenters clearly had an understanding of the topic, and did the necessary research to ensure that their viewers would LEARN), 4) Clarity (Audience can CLEARLY understand the words throughout the ENTIRE media), 5) Participation (EVERY TIME you were allowed to work on the project, you were COMPLETELY focused and on task.) You must do the necessary research to ensure that you understand the concept and are able to teach it through a video presentation in the most creative way that you can think of that will capture the interests of your audience.

Product: You will begin your project with a rough draft script of your video idea that will be submitted for teacher edits. You will then submit your rough draft and a final educational video to be judged for the contest.

Standards: A-REI.3 Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with coefficients represented by letters.

See attached rubric

Rubric: Is Your Video the Next Big Hit?!

Is Your Video the

Next Big Hit?

EdVidMania is searching for the next big hit in educational videos! Will you be the producer? If you know how to solve equations and inequalities in one variable, then you could be that person! All it takes is creativity and an educational video that can be used to educate minds all across America. If you like to sing, make a music video. If you have a favorite television show or movie, spoof the show and use characters to educate the nation. If you feel you have what it takes to create something completely original, show off your creativity with your next big hit. Your audience will be students wanting to learn how to solve equations and inequalities in one variable. Pick your own equations and inequalities to become a huge hit and the next big money-making star in the educational video world of entertainment. Have fun or keep it serious….you’re the teacher/producer….no limits!