Please read this section before choosing an opportunity from the list below!
Bullseye projects are designed to give students a second chance to improve on a target they have not yet mastered. They can also be done for fun, if any students are looking for a challenge or extra work!
Rules:
- If you have earned a 1.0 for a target on any assignment Mrs. Didech has graded, you may complete a Bullseye project to try to earn a 2.0 instead.
- Bullseye projects may NOT be used for quizzes or tests (you may complete Test Corrections instead for those)
- Your Bullseye project must be on the same target for which you are looking to receive a higher score. For example, if the assignment was about 6.RP.1 (ratios), the Bullseye project must be about 6.RP.1 (ratios).
- You may complete one Bullseye project per target.
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Opportunity 1: The Golden Ratio
6GM Targets: 6.RP.1, 6.RP.3
6PAS Targets: 6.RP.1, 6.RP.3, 7.RP.2
6PA Targets: 7.RP.2, 7.RP.1/3
You have learned about the mathematical constant π, which is equal to about 3.14. There is another mathematical constant φ, which is way cooler, in Mrs. Didech’s opinion. This number, which is equal to about 1.618, is often referred to as the Golden Ratio, because it is so often found in nature, art, architecture, and music. For this assignment, browse the Internet to learn more about φ. Write up a short response 1-2 pages, 12-point Times font, double spaced. This paper should include some of the findings that you believe are the most interesting. Please do not submit a paper with complicated math formulas if you don't understand them. There is plenty of interesting material out there, so find information that makes sense to you!
Suggested resources:
• Wikipedia’s article on “Golden Ratio” under “Applications and Observations.”
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Opportunity 2: You Be The Teacher
All courses (Various targets throughout the year)
Pretend you are a teacher and create a lesson about the topic you have chosen, then teach your topic to a family member. This lesson can be written by hand or a slide show that you show your family. The lesson itself does not have to be turned in, unless you'd like to.
Requirements:
-Your target must be the same as the one on the assignment you are trying to improve.
-You must create an activity or worksheet to go along with your lesson, which you must turn in.
-You must have the family member(s) you teach sign a note saying you taught them. State the target and topic, then have your family member(s) sign.
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Opportunity 3: Mathematics and Technology
All courses (Various targets throughout the year)
Search Google and find TWO references to your target/topic online. These references could be on a website, in a YouTube video, or in a game. For example, you could find two websites about your topic, or you could find one video and one website.
What you will hand in:
-Print out the website and write the URL (address) at the top. If the website is long, just print the first page. If the website is a video, it’s okay that the video won’t be playing on the print out.
-Write one paragraph summarizing what you thought of the website/video/game. For example, you may answer these questions: Was it accurate? Did it help you understand the topic? Did you find any mistakes? Was it hard to understand? Would it be a good website to show someone who doesn’t get the topic?
-You must turn in TWO websites and summaries for ONE topic.
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Opportunity 4: Reflecting on 6th Grade Math Class
All courses (Various targets throughout the year)
For this assignment, you will watch a video on Khan Academy’s website that teaches a topic from the target on the assignment you are trying to improve. You will then reflect on the video and how it compares to what you learned in class. Finally, you will complete an exercise on the website. T
Instructions:
- Go to the 6th grade section of Khan Academy:
https://www.khanacademy.org/commoncore/grade-6-RP
- Pick a topic under 6th grade that is part of the target on the assignment you are trying to improve.
- Watch one video and try one exercise for the topic you have chosen. Print out the page with the video and the page with the exercise.
- Write a paragraph about the topic you chose. You may choose to answer these questions: Did Khan Academy teach the topic the same way you learned it in class? What was similar? What was different? Was it easy or difficult to understand? Were any parts confusing? Would you recommend this video to someone learning the topic for the first time? How about someone who just needs extra practice?
- Staple your two printouts to your paragraph and turn it in.
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Opportunity 5: Learn Math From a Celebrity
All courses (Various targets throughout the year)
Note: The author has targeted these books toward girls, though any student may choose to do this assignment! If you come across math books for boys, let me know and maybe I'll include them here!
To complete this opportunity, you will pick one section to read (about your target) from a book written by actress Danica McKellar. Each book has several sections from which you can choose. You can borrow a book either from the LC or from Mrs. Didech. After you read the section, write one paragraph describing your opinion of the section. Did the book help you understand something you didn't know before? Did you like the "fun stuff?" Would you recommend this book to someone learning the concept for the first time? How about as a review?
Amazon's Description of one of the books:
The book features hip, real-world examples, step-by-step instruction, and engaging stories of Danica’s own childhood struggles in math (and stardom). In addition, borrowing from the style of today’s teen magazines, it even includes a Math Horoscope section, Math Personality Quizzes, and Real-Life Testimonials—ultimately revealing why math is easier and cooler than readers think.
About the author:
Best known for her roles on The Wonder Years and The West Wing, Danica McKellar graduated summa cum laude in mathematics from UCLA, went on to co-write a published math theorem, and continues to be an outspoken role model for young women to excel in math.
You can read the descriptions of her books here: