Math 8
January 2013
Math Fair Project
In groups of two, you will be working together to solve a mathematical puzzle. This
project is an opportunity to be creative, explore new ideas, share your findings with
your peers and have lots of fun. You will be given some class time to work on this
project, so use your time wisely.
Six Components to this project:
1. Select a mathematical puzzle
2. Solve the mathematical puzzle
3. Adapt the problem based on what you learned at Science World on March 6, 2013
4. Create a poster board presentation and design a physical object/layout
5. Present your mathematical puzzle to your classmates, peers, teachers and parents
at the Math Fair on April 10, 2013
6. Personal reflection
Please include the following in your Math Fair project
 Poster board
o Write out the problem
o Three hints to help solve the problem
o Steps on how to solve the problem
o Pictures, project title, presenter’s names
 Create or design a physical object/layout that can be used to show how to
solve the problem
 Field Trip to Science World: In the different exhibitions in Science World,
select one idea/concept that you can use in your mathematical puzzle (ie.
instead of using coins, you use buttons).
 Personal Reflection: Please answer the following questions in complete
sentences on a separate piece of paper (typed or handwritten):
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Did you enjoy this project? Why or why not?
What part of this project was the most difficult? How did you
overcome this obstacle?
How well did you work in a team?
How did you adapt your problem based on what you learned at
Science World?
Would you like to do a Math Fair again? Why or why not?
Math Fair Date: April 10, 2013
Reflection Due Date: April 12, 2013
Math 8
January 2013
Group Name:
Date:
Math Fair Marking Criteria:
Criteria
Accuracy in solving the problem – critical thinking
Poster board – followed instructions, creativity, neatness, usage of
colors (stands out, bright, eye catching)
Physical object/layout to demonstrate the problem – relevant
Adapting Problem – based on Field Trip to Science World
Presenting problem: willingness to share their problem, thoroughly
explaining their problem and helping others to solve the problem
(teamwork and communication skills)
Personal Reflection: Thoughtfulness
TOTAL MARKS
Comments:
Marks
16 marks
32 marks
16 marks
16 marks
24 marks
16 marks
120 marks
Math 8
January 2013
Due Date: March 6, 2013
Name:
Date:
Science World Assignment
1. List three interesting facts that you have learned at Science World, and explain
why each of them were interesting to you:
2. Explain how mathematics is used within the exhibitions, physical displays, the
construction of the building, etc.
3. Using at least one idea/concept from any of the exhibitions, explain how you will
adapt (change) your existing mathematical puzzle to reflect this idea/concept.