Math Comic Strip Project---Algebra I
What it Means: The idea of this project is for students to create a comic strip for Transitions or PreAlgebra students to assist them in understanding mathematics. A good comic strip should be
colorfully illustrated and legible.
What Must Be Done: Students will have to create a comic strip that is at least 8 frames long. It
must be colorfully illustrated, legible, and present a fundamental concept discussed in this year’s
math class. This comic strip does not have to be made out of anything expensive, but it must look
professional. Cardstock is a good option. Small posters work well too. Not full-size—the small ones.
Requirements for Project:
_________ Rubric signed (10/2/12)
_________ At least 8 frames, illustrated, legible, appropriate topic, professional-looking
_________ Comic strip due (10/10/12)
Assigned: September 28th, 2012
Project Due: October 10th, 2012
Do NOT wait until the day before this is due! You will not end up with a quality piece of
work. Use your time wisely.
Note: Mrs. Speegle reserves the right to have this assignment altered or changed based upon each
student’s needs.
*Feel free to check out this website to help you create your
Comic Strip Project.
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/comic-creator-30021.html
For 8 frames, this app would have to be used twice---it goes up to 6 frames---or do it all by hand.
1.1 Variables and Expressions
1.2 Order of Operations
1.3 Open Sentences
1.4 – 1.6 Properties
1.7 Logical Reasoning and Counterexamples
2.2-2.3 Solving Equations—Single Step
2.4-2.5 Multi-Step Equations and Equations with Variables on Each Side
2.7 Percent of Change
2.8 Solving for a Specific Variable
2.9 Weighted Averages Including Mixture and Uniform Motion Problems
Math Comic Strip Project
Guidelines
Appearance
Needs Improvement
0-5 points
Comic meets none of
the guidelines as well as
not being turned in in a
timely manner.
Satisfactory
6-9 points
Comic meets some
of the guidelines as
well as being
turned in in a
timely manner.
Competent
10-13 points
Comic meets
most of the
guidelines as
well as being
turned in in a
timely
manner.
Comic is not neat and
presents the material
poorly.
Comic has some
order to it, and
uses few
techniques to
present
information.
Comic is neat
and orderly,
implementing
good
techniques to
present
information.
Information
provided is
mostly
accurate.
Information Information not
accurate.
Information
provided is
somewhat
accurate.
Exemplary
14-15 points
Comic has 8
frames and
meets the
guidelines as
well as being
turned in in a
timely
manner.
Comic is neat
and orderly,
implementing
creative
techniques to
present
information.
Information
provided is
both detailed
and accurate.
Student Acknowledgement:
By signing this document, I am aware that I am responsible for completing this assignment in an
orderly fashion and turning it in either on or before October 10, 2012. I do hereby claim all work I
submit as my own or have properly identified other people’s ideas. I also hereby acknowledge that I
have examined this rubric and understand the point-values assigned for each portion.
Student Name: __________________________________ Date: ______________
I understand the assignment my student will have to complete and can contact Mrs. Speegle by email
at mailto:ltspeegle@oxford.k12.ms.us if there are any problems that arise.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________