Module 7 - Activity 4

Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4

Activity 4:  Taskstream/Homework Time

Now that you have completed modules 1-7, you are ready to attempt Performance Task 1 in Taskstream (also known as 102.4.5-06).  Go to www.taskstream.com to get started on Task 1. 

Additional Clarification

• In constructing a story problem for students, it is essential to include layover times for flights.  Remember you want the straight line distance when you are traveling by air.  Here is a good site to help you with those straight line distances:  http://www.webflyer.com/travel/milemarker/
• The steps you expect student to follow should be very detailed.
• This task requires students to create a rubric/scoring key that includes each answer range. The individual answer ranges should each be assigned a specific point value.
  
  • You need to decide how many points the problem is worth, and then how you would award partial credit. For example, if you had 10,000 students, you couldn’t possibly correct this problem by yourself. Tell others how they should award partial credit, so that all students are graded fairly.
  • This site is for teachers and it has sample rubrics/scoring keys and you can create your own. http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php.  Please note that you need the rubric to account for all parts of the questions, and only the questions that you have in the problem.
  • Also be sure to pay attention to the different speeds listed in the Taskstream directions, and be sure to follow the route specified. (Not all Web sites offer the correct route, so pay particular attention to this).

Task 1 Checklist

• Did you calculate the number of miles driven and the total driving time?
• Did you describe the problem-solving process including steps, calculations, and tools?
• Did you construct a well-written problem for flight/travel time using the information in Part B?
• Did you describe the process used to construct the problem?
• Did you write the steps involved in solving the problem?
• Did you include a precise scoring key with directions for use, applications, and answer ranges?

If you encountered difficulty with any of the concepts or problems, you should go to the community.  There you will be able to contact the Interdiscplinary Studies Math (IS Math) Academic Mentor through the "Contact a Mentor" button, or e-mail.