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Application of Quadratic Functions 
Students will complete a group project on applying quadratics to real life phenomena.
Rubric Code: EX55AA4
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Subject: Math  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Application of Quadratics Project
  Outstanding

4 pts

Excellent

3 pts

Good

2 pts

Fair

1 pts

Quadratics Key Characteristics

Outstanding

Student correctly finds all 4 of the following: write quadratic equation in standard form, identify the values of a, b, c, identify whether parabola opens upward or downward, and identify if equation will have a minimum or maximum value.
Excellent

Student correctly finds 3 of 4 of the following: write quadratic equation in standard form, identify the values of a, b, c, identify whether parabola opens upward or downward, and identify if equation will have a minimum or maximum value.
Good

Student correctly finds 2 of 4 of the following: write quadratic equation in standard form, identify the values of a, b, c, identify whether parabola opens upward or downward, and identify if equation will have a minimum or maximum value.
Fair

Student attempts or correctly finds 1 of 4 of the following: write quadratic equation in standard form, identify the values of a, b, c, identify whether parabola opens upward or downward, and identify if equation will have a minimum or maximum value.
Values of Key Characteristics

Outstanding

Student correctly finds all 4 of the following: the vertex of the parabola (x and y coordinates), the axis of symmetry, and the minimum or maximum value.
Excellent

Student correctly finds 3 of 4 of the following: the vertex of the parabola (x and y coordinates), the axis of symmetry, and the minimum or maximum value.
Good

Student correctly finds 2 of 4 of the following: the vertex of the parabola (x and y coordinates), the axis of symmetry, and the minimum or maximum value.
Fair

Student attempts or correctly finds 1 of 4 of the following: the vertex of the parabola (x and y coordinates), the axis of symmetry, and the minimum or maximum value.
Solving Quadratics

Outstanding

Student correctly finds all 4 of the following: the y-intercept, the 2 x-intercepts, and the solutions by factoring or using the quadratic formula.
Excellent

Student correctly finds 3 of 4 of the following: the y-intercept, the 2 x-intercepts, and the solutions by factoring or using the quadratic formula.
Good

Student correctly finds 2 of 4 of the following: the y-intercept, the 2 x-intercepts, and the solutions by factoring or using the quadratic formula.
Fair

Student attempts or correctly finds 1 of 4 of the following: the y-intercept, the 2 x-intercepts, and the solutions by factoring or using the quadratic formula.
Table of Values & Graph

Outstanding

Student completes all 4 of the following: a table with 9-10 values, correctly labels the x-axis with units, correctly labels the y-axis with units, and writes a title for the graph.
Excellent

Student completes 3 of 4 of the following: a table with 6-8 values, correctly labels the x-axis with units, correctly labels the y-axis with units, and writes a title for the graph.
Good

Student completes 2 of 4 of the following: a table with 3-5 values, correctly labels the x-axis with units, correctly labels the y-axis with units, and writes a title for the graph.
Fair

Student attempts or completes 1 of 4 of the following: a table with 1-2 values, correctly labels the x-axis with units, correctly labels the y-axis with units, and writes a title for the graph.
Plotting Points

Outstanding

Student correctly graphs 7-8 of the following: the vertex, the y-intercept, the x-intercepts, and 4 additional points from table of values.
Excellent

Student correctly graphs 5-6 of the following: the vertex, the y-intercept, the x-intercepts, and 4 additional points from table of values.
Good

Student correctly graphs 3-4 of the following: the vertex, the y-intercept, the x-intercepts, and 4 additional points from table of values.
Fair

Student attempts or correctly graphs 1-2 of the following: the vertex, the y-intercept, the x-intercepts, and 4 additional points from table of values.
Connections: Critical Thinking

Outstanding

Student correctly answers 7-8 of the critical thinking questions.
Excellent

Student correctly answers 5-6 of the critical thinking questions.
Good

Student correctly answers 3-4 of the critical thinking questions.
Fair

Student attempts or correctly answers 1-2 of the critical thinking questions.
Writing: Summary

Outstanding

Writing component contains all 4 of the following: 7-8 steps used to solve quadratic equation, math terminology, description of connection of quadratic equation to word problem, and correct writing mechanics.
Excellent

Writing component contains 3 of 4 of the following: 5-6 steps used to solve quadratic equation, math terminology, description of connection of quadratic equation to word problem, and correct writing mechanics.
Good

Writing component contains 2 of 4 of the following: 3-4 steps used to solve quadratic equation, math terminology, description of connection of quadratic equation to word problem, and correct writing mechanics.
Fair

Writing component is attempted or contains 1 of 4 of the following: 1-2 steps used to solve quadratic equation, math terminology, description of connection of quadratic equation to word problem, and correct writing mechanics.
Presentation

Outstanding

The team works together with fluency, fairness, and unity during their presentation. All 5-6 team members show a complete understanding and give a thorough explanation of problem and solution.
Excellent

The team works together with fluency, fairness, and unity during their presentation, but only 3-4 team members show a complete understanding and give a thorough explanation of problem and solution.
Good

The team does not work together with fluency, fairness, and unity during their presentation, and only 1-2 team members show a complete understanding and give a thorough explanation of problem and solution.
Fair

The team does not work together with fluency, fairness, and unity during their presentation, and no team members show a complete understanding and give a thorough explanation of problem and solution.
Team Work

Outstanding

Team used time effectively in class, completed all work diligently, and all 5-6 team members completed their role of "math solver", "graph drawer", "critical thinker", "writer", and "main presenter".
Excellent

Team used time effectively in class, completed all work diligently, but only 3-4 team members complete their role of "math solver", "graph drawer", "critical thinker", "writer", and "main presenter".
Good

Team did not use time effectively in class, did not complete all work, and only 1-2 team members complete their role of "math solver", "graph drawer", "critical thinker", "writer", and "main presenter".
Fair

Team did not use time effectively in class, did not complete all work, and no team members complete their role of "math solver", "graph drawer", "critical thinker", "writer", and "main presenter".
Total Points
Points Earned

Outstanding

30-36
Excellent

22-29
Good

15-21
Fair

9-14
Summative Score
Score

Outstanding

4
Excellent

3
Good

2
Fair

1




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