Grade Eight Mathematics
Rational Numbers
Stock Market Research / Technology Project
Name: _________________________________
Class: _____
Curriculum Outcomes:
A7
compare and order integers and positive and negative rational numbers (in
decimal and fractional forms)
B1 demonstrate an understanding of the properties of operations with integers and
positive and negative rational numbers (in decimal and fractional forms)
B12 add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive and negative decimal numbers with
and without the calculator
B13 solve and create problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division of positive and negative decimal numbers
C2 interpret graphs that represent linear and non-linear data
F8 develop and conduct statistics projects to solve problems
F9 evaluate data interpretations that are based on graphs and tables
Technology Outcomes:
PTS 9.3 explore the curriculum through a wide range of print and electronic
forms; accessing and processing information by means of the specialized
techniques associated with the technology they select
PTS 9.5 develop multimedia presentations, based on sound principles of design,
with increasing confidence, efficiency and independence
RPSD 9.2 create and use electronic charts, maps, tables, graphs, spreadsheets,
and databases to collect, analyse and display data independently
In our unit on “Integers and Rational Numbers” we have worked towards achieving an
understanding of the various curriculum “outcomes” listed above. In this project we will
assess our level of understanding of these outcomes, as well as make use of our IEI
technology and considerable software applications. As an added component we shall
study the “value” of a company’s stock over a four week period.
What I Am Given:
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Opportunity to learn how to develop a PowerPoint® presentation using IEI
technologies.
Opportunity to learn how to develop an Inspiration® mind-mapping software for
planning my project.
Opportunity to learn how to develop and use graphs from Microsoft Excel® or
Appleworks® spreadsheet software.
Opportunity to “cut and paste” from a spreadsheet program to a PowerPoint®
presentation.
What I Need to Do:
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Develop a research project plan using Inspiration®. A copy of this plan must be
submitted prior to completing the project.
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Collect statistical data on stocks and/or mutual funds found in the Halifax
Chronicle Herald® or other news outlet.
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Develop a PowerPoint® presentation with a minimum of ten (10) slides based on
your own research (books, data supplied by teacher, internet, etc...). Please
include at least one slide on each of the following:
1. About your company
What do they sell. What unique qualities about them are everyone familiar
with. Size of company. Facts about how well they have done.
2. a history of the development of your company.
How it got started. How rapidly it has grown. Other products they sell.
Other interesting facts
3. What are the company symbols?
What is your company’s stock symbol? Insert a graphic of the company
logo
4. A description of what the Stock Market is. Research this topic and
summarize your findings.
5. Present your company’s Stock Market Value (ie. price per share).
Present the changes in stock market price for the past month in a
graphical form (line graph is the norm).
6. What the consumers say:
Ask your friends and family their opinions of your company’s products.
Since you are trying to persuade others to invest in your company, only
include the positive comments. Advertisers do that all the time. This
information will be found through a survey of your peers and family
members.
7. Invest in Your Company
Include your sales pitch here. Why should your team or class invest in
this company?
8. Bibliography: Include all sources: Names of newspaper(s), Website
addresses, other…
 Present your PowerPoint® presentation in class. Be prepared to answer a few
questions on the data display and data analysis. How are integers used in the
stock market?
How Will I Be Assessed?
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A self assessment will be used to assess the “planning process” used in the
development of this project. (after day 1)
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A peer assessment will be used to assess the presentation in class.
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A scoring rubric will be used to assess the “product” (PowerPoint®)
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A self assessment will be used to assess the group “process” you went through to
develop this project.
Grade 8 Stock Market Project
Scoring Rubric
Name: ________________________
Criteria
1
Student has not
demonstrated a
clear vision of the
Use of "Inspiration" to
final product through
plan.
the use of
"Inspiration". No
plan is submitted.
Understanding of how
to generate a
PowerPoint
Presentation
PowerPoint
presentation is
incomplete.
Student has not
Understanding of Data
demonstrated an
Displays, particularly
understanding of
line graphs in viewing
how to develop data
Stock Market changes.
displays.
Information is
gathered from nonInformation Gathering
electronic or
electronic sources
only.
Effort
Only the very basics
provided
Teacher:
2
Student has
demonstrated a
somewhat clear
vision of the final
product through
the use of
"Inspiration".
3
4
Student has
Student has
demonstrated a
demonstrated a
clear vision of superior vision of the
____
the final product final product through
through the use
the use of
of "Inspiration".
"Inspiration".
PowerPoint
presentation is very
PowerPoint
PowerPoint
well organized and
presentation is presentation is
completed in the time
not well
well organized
provided. Student has ____
organized and and completed
demonstrated an
may be lacking
in the time
advanced
details required.
provided.
understanding of this
software program.
Student has
Student has
Student has
demonstrated a
demonstrated a very
demonstrated a
good
good understanding of
basic
understanding
computer generated
understanding of of data displays.
____
data displays.
data displays. Accomplished in
Excellent use of
May lack proper
the use of
spreadsheet
labeling
spreadsheet
programs.
software.
Information is
Information is
Information is
gathered from multiple
gathered from gathered from
electronic and nonlimited electronic
multiple
electronic sources and ____
and nonelectronic and
cited in a bibliography
electronic
non-electronic
page (on the
sources.
sources.
PowerPoint).
Student has
presented an
Student has
Student has
exceptionally well
done some
demonstrated a
researched and
research and has
good
refined project that
some
understanding
demonstrates above
understanding of of the stock
average
the stock market
market.
understanding of the
stock market.
Total----> ____
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Peer Assessment
Presentation
Name: ________________________
Teacher:
Criteria
Points
1
2
3
4
Student presents
Audience cannot
Audience has
Student presents
information in
understand
difficulty following
information in
logical, interesting
Organization presentation because
presentation
logical sequence
sequence which
there is no sequence because student which audience
audience can
of information.
jumps around.
can follow.
follow.
Student does not
Student is
Student
have grasp of
uncomfortable with
demonstrates full
Student is at ease
Content
information; student information and is
knowledge (more
with content, but
Knowledge
cannot answer
able to answer
than required)with
fails to elaborate.
questions about
only rudimentary
explanations and
subject.
questions.
elaboration.
Student used
Student occasional
Visuals related to
visuals to
Student used no
used visuals that
Visuals
text and
reinforce screen
visuals.
rarely support text
presentation.
text and
and presentation.
presentation.
Presentation has
Presentation had
Student's presentation
no more than two Presentation has
three misspellings
had four or more
misspellings no misspellings or
Mechanics
and/or
spelling errors and/or
and/or
grammatical
grammatical
grammatical errors.
grammatical
errors.
errors.
errors.
Student mumbles,
Student incorrectly
incorrectly
Student used a
pronounces terms. Student's voice is
pronounces terms,
clear voice and
Audience
clear. Student
Delivery
and speaks too
correct, precise
members have pronounces most
quietly for students in
pronunciation of
difficulty hearing words correctly.
the back of class to
terms.
presentation.
hear.
Total---->
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Self Assessment
Stock Market Group Project
Name: _____________________
Teacher:
Date: ______________________
Title of Work: ______________
Skills
Criteria
Points
1
2
3
4
None of the
Some of the
Most of the
All of the
Time
Time
Time
Time
None of the
Some of the
Most of the
All of the
Time
Time
Time
Time
None of the
Some of the
Most of the
All of the
Time
Time
Time
Time
None of the
Some of the
Most of the
All of the
Time
Time
Time
Time
None of the
Some of the
Most of the
All of the
Time
Time
Time
Time
None of the
Some of the
Most of the
All of the
Time
Time
Time
Time
None of the
Some of the
Most of the
All of the
Time
Time
Time
Time
Helping
I offered assistance to other group
members.
Listening
I listened to my group members
and worked with other's ideas.
Participating:
I contributed to the project.
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Persuading:
I exchanged, defended, and
reworked our group ideas.
Questioning:
I was interacting, discussing, and
posing questions to all members
of the team.
Respecting:
I was encouraging and supporting
of the ideas and efforts of others.
Sharing:
I was offering ideas and reporting
my findings to other group
members.
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Total Points ____
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Self Assessment
Grade 8 Math Remembrance Day Project: Day 1 “Inspiration”
Name: ________________________
Teacher:
Criteria
1
2
A basic form that
provides a general
outline for the
project. It does not
contain enough
information to
develop this
project.
I ran out of time
because I was
talking to my
partners rather
than working. I
need help with the
"Inspiration"
software.
Points
3
4
A fully developed
A good web of
model of a project
Understands
ideas put
Unable to complete
plan. Student has
how to use
together in a
assignment due to
demonstrated
"Inspiration" to
logical manner. It
lack of understanding
above average
develop a
contains enough
or poor use of time.
skills in the
project plan.
information to
manipulation of
develop a project.
text and images.
We did a decent
It's done! We
job. Used our
worked well
Didn't do a thing. I
time wisely but
together and
didn't understand so I
struggled with created a plan we
Use of Time
didn't get anything
what we were are very proud of.
done.
being asked.
We made good
Perhaps we ran use of our time
out of time.
and resources.
I was the leader
I discussed ideas of my group. I
Communication We communicated
I shared some
with my partners
gave ideas in
with teacher
alright! I spent more
ideas with my
and the teacher most facets of the
and fellow
time talking about
group members
at times. I had
project. I made
group
anything other than but couldn't really other ideas but sure the teacher
members.
this project.
get into it.
was too shy to
knew what we
participate fully. were doing and
asked questions.
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Total---->____
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