7th Grade Math Vocabulary Project
Student Name______________________________________
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Create an Academic Vocabulary Collection. Due Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Late projects will NOT be accepted!
Objectives: Summarize, illustrate, compare and contrast vocabulary words.
You are to prepare a booklet to define, illustrate and explain 50 key vocabulary words for a 7 th grade math
student. Please follow the following guidelines as you complete the project.
NO TYPED PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED – this assignment is to be completed by the student!
Guidelines
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Title page decorated and including student name.
Use note cards, copy paper or construction paper.
Maximum 2 vocabulary words per sheet, or 1 vocabulary word per note card.
Do not write on the back of the paper/index card.
Use pens, pencils, colored pencils, markers and crayons.
Instructions for each vocabulary word:
*Number Each Vocabulary Word “1-50”
*Definition
-Write the word AND definition for each vocabulary word on the list.
-You may use the textbook, dictionary or internet to research a term, but you must write the definition
on the paper.
*Illustration
-Draw a picture or give a numeric example of the word.
*Real Life Examples
-List 2 real life examples. (Ratio – 12:16, there are 12 girls for every 16 boys in class)
*Non-Related Words
-List 2 math words that are not related to the word
Example – 1. Perimeter – The distance around a polygon
Draw a picture of a fence in a backyard
Real Life Examples – Brick outlining a garden, Border on a bulletin board
Non-Related Words – Ratio, Percent
Rubric
400 total points!
Attach THIS document to your project
30 points
Title page with student name
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50 points
Neat/Organized
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80 points
50 vocabulary words defined
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80 points
50 vocabulary words illustrated
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80 points
50 vocabulary real life examples (2 each)
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80 points
50 vocabulary non-examples (2 each)
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Total ____________/400
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