A - Presentation (4) B - Mathematical Communication (4) C - Personal Engagement (3) D - Reflection (3) E - Use of Mathematics (6)

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some relevant matehmatical
some coherence or some evidence of some pesronal
1 communication which is partially 1 1 evidence of limited reflection 1 Some relevant mathematics is used 1
organization engagement
appropriate
Some relevant mathematic is used.
some coherence & shows some some relevant appropriate evidence of significant personal
2 2 2 evidence of meaningful reflection 2 Limited understanding 2
organization mathematical communication engagement
demonstrated
Relevant mathematics
mathematical communication is
evidence of outstanding personal substantial evidence of critical commensurate with the level of the
coherent & well-organized 3 relevant, appropriate and mostly 3 3 3 3
engagement reflection course is used. Limited
consistent
understanding demonstrated.
Relevant mathematics
commensurate with the level of the
mathematical communication is
course is used. Mathematics
coherent, well organized & concise 4 relevant, appropriate and consistent 4 4
explorted is partially correct. Some
througout
knowledge and understanding
demonstrated.
Relevant mathematics
commensurate with the level of the
course is used. Mathematics
5
explorted is mostly correct. Good
knowledge and understanding
demonstrated.
Relevant mathematics
commensurate with the level of the
course is used. Mathematics
6
explorted is correct. Thorough
knowledge and understanding
demonstrated.

C L A R I F I C A T I O N
Mathematical concepts used are not prior
Cover page containing page title and Used correct mathematical language and Clearly outlined personal connection in
number of pages terminology throughout rationale
Reflection Througout learning (SOH-CAH-TOA, circumference
of a circle .. etc)
Made comments on the results &
process:
Used proper mathematical notation and - Significance Mathematical concepts used have been
Researched relevant background info
Exploration has been proofread symbls (using MS Word's inserted - Implications covered in the course or at the same level
using external sources
equations) - Correctness of complexity
- Accuracy and reason for rounding
- Expectations met or not

Collect own data, do own questionnaire Math explored has been checked for
Introduction explaining context & topic Define variables before use or give personal examples wherever Assumptions were stated correctness (using GDC, not random
possible websites)

Eventhough GDC/Technology is used,

Introduction includes aim outlining Define new technical key terms before Do an experiment or create your own Stopped multiple times throughout the
understanding of what happened has to
purpose of exploration (one statement) use model exploration to reflect on the work so far
be shown
Conclusions relate back to the original Simpler mathematical methods have
Introduction includes rationale explaining Consistent use of variables/labels (lower Made comments within the context of the
rationale & student interest shown in been used rather than more complicated
the topic choice case, upper case, name, .. etc) subject matter (not off-topic)
introduction ones when a choice was there
Used multiple forms of mathematical Title your reflections (Reflection 1,
Mathematical models used make sense.
Introduction includes plan for how you representation (formulae, tables, graphs, Reflection 2 .. etc). This is optional, but
Give your opinion whenever possible They define meaningful and rational
are going to reach your aim diagrams, models .. etc) where could make it easier for the reader to
relations in context of the exploration
appropriate follow what you are doing
Knowlegde & understanding of the
Meaningful conclusion based on findings Proper scaling was used in graphs fitting concepts used in the context of the
that refers back to the aim important data
Student's voice can be heard throughout Conclusion
exploration have been clearly
demonstrated
Passion and interest should be abundant
Explanations are clear and logically Discussed the circumstances
Axes were labelled on graphs and evident to the reader. Show that you
developed surrounding doing the IA, if relevant.
really care about the result of this IA.
Demonstrated arguments, conclusions
Position of data supports the coherence Column headings were properly labeled Made comments on how the results &
and reflections that show originality of
of the exploration in tables/spreadsheets process could be improved
thought and independent thinking
Another student read the exploration and Made sensible recommendations based
Diagrams were labelled properly Critical questions have been asked
understood it very well on findings
Concise .. arguments quickly get to the Titles were given for all diagrams, tables Made conclusions that refer to the
Highlighted exploration stages in detail
point and graphs rationale and the fullfilment of the aim
Made comments on possible limitations
Highlighted learning experience (concept
Concise .. every page is important ICT tools used appropriately (without dissing your work) and points of
or software)
strength
Results are expressed to an appropriate
Work is concise, with no irrelevant degree of accuracy. Reason for the Considered modifications that could lead
calculations or discussions choice of this degree of accuracy has to to potential extensions of the exploration
be justified
Differentiate between equalities and Discussed alternative mathematical
Graphs, tables, data referred to explicitly
approximations (= , ≈ ) approaches
Graphs, tables, diagrams are in
Discussed what was interesting in the
appropriate positions, close to where
results reached
they were mentioned
Exploration broken up into suitable
headings
Number reference system used to cite
references properly
Bibliography written in MLA & ordered
alphabetically
Pages numbered not including cover
page
Big tables of data (if any) are put in the
appendix
A sample of the big tables of data is
shown at the appropriate place along
with being put fully in the appendix