Integrative Project Proposal Write a 1-2 paragraph proposal of what you would like to do for your Integrative Project. Include which option you would like to choose and a description of what concept(s) you are going to focus on within the requirements for that option. Your proposal should also contain a discussion of why you want to choose this particular option and how it will relate to your future career or further studies, as well as which option you want to use for creating your website. If you want to use an option not presented on the previous page of this lesson, please provide information about what that option is and how you can use it (include a website URL, if applicable). Integrative Project Proposal Scoring Rubric 5-7 Meets or Exceeds Expectations 3-4 Approaches Expectations 0-2 Below Expectations POINTS Content (7 points possible) Proposal includes the option chosen and the focus within that option. Proposal also includes a description of how the project will relate to future career or schooling aspirations. Describes option to be used for developing the website, as well. Proposal includes the option chosen and a brief description of the focus within that option but lacks some detail. Proposal touches on how the project relates to future career or schooling but lacks specific details. Option to be used for developing the website may or may not be included. Proposal is missing some of the required components and/or significantly lacks in detail for each component. 0.8-1 Meets or Exceeds Expectations 0.5-0.7 Approaches Expectations 0-0.4 Below Expectations POINTS Organization (1 points possible) Proposal is easy to follow; all ideas flow. Some problems with flow or organization of ideas. Intention of proposal is confusing; no flow of ideas; basic organization is poor. 1.5-2 Meets or Exceeds Expectations 1-1.4 Approaches Expectations 0-0.9 Below Expectations POINTS Mechanics (2 points possible) No spelling or grammar errors. Length is appropriate. A few spelling and/or grammar errors. Length is appropriate. Many spelling and/or grammar errors. Length may not be appropriate. Your major project for this course is to create a finished product that demonstrates some of the main ideas you have learned throughout the mathematics program while also applying to your future plans for continuing education or career prospects. Your project will be presented in a web-based format, but you will have some options regarding the content of your project based on what you plan to do after completing your degree. Specific options of free applications that you can use to create a website will be provided for you. You will be creating a website based on one of the following options: Option 1: Mathematics Unit Plan If you are planning to become a math teacher, you may want to choose this option that allows you to develop a unit plan for a specific secondary mathematics unit that you may teach in a middle school or high school setting. Your unit plan should contain 8-10 lessons on the secondary math topic you have chosen. Choose an overall math topic for your unit (think of a chapter of a math book as a "topic" - this amount of information would reasonably encompass a unit without being too specific or too broad). Consider how you would want to split up the unit into different lessons and activities that would be appropriate for the grade level you have chosen to write the unit for. Each lesson should contain at least the following sections (additional sections can be added as you deem to be appropriate): • Lesson title, grade level, math course or overall sub-area (algebra, geometry, etc.) • Learning objectives for the lesson • State and/or national standards addressed (NCTM Standards are a possible source of national standards broken down by mathematics content area and grade level) • Materials needed, including how technology will be used • Prerequisite skills/background knowledge needed for students to complete the lesson • Introduction or Anticipatory Set • Procedures (specific details need to be provided for each step of the lesson) • Closure Besides the lessons themselves, you also need to include a 1-2 paragraph introduction to the unit that explains the purpose of the unit and the math concept(s) it will explore. This introduction should be placed on the home page of the unit plan website you will be creating. Your unit plan must be presented in a web-based format using one of the options described later in this lesson. You can include links to documents, if appropriate for a given lesson, however. Each lesson should include activities to engage students and promote effective math instruction, practice, and assessment (both formative and summative). Strive to include different types of activities in the various lessons, and consider how 21st Century skills could be promoted through the use of technology and critical thinking activities where appropriate. You may also want to consider including a WebQuest as part of a lesson or one that spans the entire unit. A WebQuest is not required, but if you would like to consider including one, the following resources may provide you with some ideas: • WebQuest 101 - This site provides an overview of what a WebQuest is, as well as some tips and ideas for creating an effective one. The first page mentions that a WebQuest can be given on paper (or through a Word document), but for this assignment, please create yours in a web-based format if you choose to make one. • WebQuest.org - This website provides some background on WebQuests along with additional resources for finding and creating them. Please note, your lessons must be your own ideas - not lessons you find on a website or from another source. Option 2: Career Applications Website This option gives you an opportunity to apply various mathematical concepts to a career path or several different career paths that interest you. You will create a website that demonstrates how mathematical concepts in various content areas (algebra, geometry, calculus, etc.) relate to specific careers. Some possibilities to consider for Option 2 are described below. You could choose one specific career and describe how different types of mathematics relate to that profession. Your website could be organized based on different areas of mathematics and specific applications of each one in the daily activities of the chosen career and/or the profession on a larger scale. You could also choose how mathematics relates to one career field (such as engineering or medicine) and design your website to describe how different types of mathematics apply to specific careers in that field and the activities and goals of professionals in those jobs. You could also develop a website that demonstrates how mathematical concepts are used in unrelated professions. For example, you could choose one sub-area of math and focus on professions that involve that area. Your website could be organized to showcase specific examples from the sub-area and the tasks or goals in particular professions that make use of those concepts. You do not have to choose one of these specific options if you have another idea for organizing and focusing your website that you think would be effective. Regardless of which specific format you choose, your site should contain at least 8 pages (including the home page). You can include more if you would like. Please note, you must cite and reference any information you find from outside sources. Be sure any sources that you use are reputable, scholarly sources (avoid websites that are not peer reviewed, such as Wikipedia). Option 3: Specific Math Topic Website For this option, you will create a website that demonstrates a specific mathematical concept. You will include types of problems that relate to this topic, instructions for solving those problems, worked out examples, additional practice problems for the viewer to try, links to multimedia, and real-world applications for the topic. For this option, you are going to be really getting into the specifics of a certain concept, as opposed to giving an overview of a sub-area of mathematics. Think of the amount of content that would be in one chapter in a math textbook as the most broad you should go for this assignment. If you would like to have a more narrow focus, that would be fine, but avoid choosing a broader concept for your website. Your website must including the following sections (you are welcome to include more, as well, if you would like): • An explanation of the concept (and each sub-concept explored) including definitions of important terms, formulas needed, and an overview of what the concept is. • Worked out examples for each type of problem related to the concept, along with descriptions of the steps needed to solve the problems. • Additional practice problems for the viewer to try. These should not be worked out on your website, but the viewer should be able to find the correct answer somewhere on your site. • Links to multimedia that relate to the concept (consider links to videos, interactive activities, applets, etc.). • Description of real-world applications for the concept (and each sub-concept). Please note, you must cite and reference any information you find from outside sources. Be sure any sources that you use are reputable, scholarly sources (avoid websites that are not peer reviewed, such as Wikipedia). Integrative Project Scoring Rubric Review the scoring rubric for your final project as you begin considering which option you would like to choose. This rubric applies to all of the options, so some of the verbiage relates back to the specific assignment requirements as described above. Integrative Project Scoring Rubric Scoring Rubric 180-200 Meets or Exceeds Expectations 160-179 Approaches Expectations 0-159 Below Expectations POINTS Content (200 points possible) All aspects of specific instructions for the chosen option have been included. Content is fully developed and includes sufficient detail, examples, links, and descriptions. Appropriate citations and references are included where needed. Most aspects of specific instructions for the chosen option have been included. Content is mostly developed and includes nearly sufficient detail, examples, links, and descriptions. Citations and references are included in most places where they are needed. Several aspects of the specific instructions for the chosen option are missing. Content is missing a significant amount of detail, examples, links, and/or descriptions. Missing several needed citations and references. 15-20 Meets or Exceeds Expectations 10-14 Approaches Expectations 0-9 Below Expectations POINTS Site Design and Format (20 points possible) Content is presented in an appropriate web-based format. Website is easily readable and meets all assignment requirements for format and layout. Content is presented in a web-based format. Website is fairly easy to read and most assignment requirements for format and layout are met. Content is not presented in a web-based format, or website is difficult to read and several assignment requirements for format and layout are not met. 12-15 Meets or Exceeds Expectations 8-11 Approaches Expectations 0-7 Below Expectations POINTS Organization (15 points possible) Website navigation is easy to follow; all ideas flow; website is organized and well developed. Some problems with navigation, flow or organization of ideas. Intention of site is confusing; no flow of ideas; navigation is difficult to follow. 12-15 Meets or Exceeds Expectations 8-11 Approaches Expectations 0-7 Below Expectations POINTS Mechanics (15 points possible) No spelling or grammar errors. Length is appropriate. A few spelling and/or grammar errors. Length is appropriate. Many spelling and/or grammar errors. Length may not be appropriate. Options for Creating a Website Review the following options for developing a free website. These are not the only options available to you, but they tend to be user-friendly and accessible. None of them require any background in web design or any coding skills (HTML, CSS, etc.). Google Sites Wix Wikispaces WebStarts Webs **** I don’t have a specific career path but it can be anything in the business field and technology*****