AP Calculus AB
Final Project
1. Presentations should include a complete statement of the problem as stated in the book,
any necessary sketches or diagrams, and a complete solution, showing all calculations
and how the individual equations were derived.
2. Prepare either a Word document or PowerPoint presentation describing the solution to the
assigned problem. Equations may be inserted into either by pressing the Insert tool bar,
then selecting Object and then selecting Microsoft Equation 3.0. The screen will show
a menu above that allows you to select integral symbols, inequality symbols, and more.
Letters and numbers are inserted using the keyboard. The size in the toolbar gives a drop
down menu and define allows you to set the size of the type used. When done, click the
X in the upper right hand corner and the equation is inserted in your document.
3. To ensure that everyone will be able to see you presentation, it should be in 22 or 24
pitch type. Times New Roman font works fine.
4. Grades will be assigned based on the quality of the presentation, the correctness of the
solution, the completeness of the solution, and the answers to questions from other
students or the teacher.
5. As usual, I will be available to provide assistance with the technology and limited
coaching on the solution of the problems.
6. Any questions are better asked sooner than later.
Participation Rubric:
Goal
Equal Work
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
Did a full share of
work or more
Did an equal share
of the work
Did little or no
work
Cooperation
Took an initiative
in helping the
group to get
organized
Provided many
ideas
Worked agreeably
with partners
Did almost as
much work as
others
Could be coaxed to
cooperate
Participated in
discussions and
made some
suggestions
Offered
encouragement to
other partners
Usually shared
ideas
Listened to others
but offered few
suggestions
Seemed bored with
the discussions and
offered nothing
Seemed
preoccupied with
own lesson
Rarely expressed
ideas
Took little pride in
own lesson
Often encouraged
partners
Rarely encouraged
or only encouraged
one partner
Sometimes hurt
feelings of partners
with feedback
Argued own point
of view over
feedback
Seemed to take the
work of partners
for granted
Was openly rude
when giving
feedback
Refused to listen to
feedback
Participation
Support
Assisted other
partners
Communication Clearly
Giving
Encouragement
Giving
Feedback
Receiving
Feedback
communicated
ideas
Frequently
encouraged
partners
Gave feedback to
partners that
dignified
Willingly accepted
feedback
Gave feedback in
ways that did not
offend
Reluctantly
accepted feedback
Did not cooperate
Never expressed
ideas
AP Calculus AB
Final Project
PROJECT EVALUATION RUBRIC
Objective
4 points
3 points
Completely
Mostly accurate;
Content
accurate;
all
facts
a few errors or
Accuracy
Content
Clearness
were precise and
explicit
Explanation has
the three key
elements of
appropriateness,
completeness and
understandability.
Shows complete
understanding of
calculus concepts
and principles;
uses appropriate
calculus
terminology,
notations and
symbols
inconsistencies in
the information
Explanation is
missing parts or
all of one of the
key elements.
Graphs and
Diagrams
Diagrams and
graphs are neat,
accurate and add
to the reader's
understanding of
the topic.
Shows nearly
complete
understanding of
calculus concepts
and principles;
uses nearly
correct calculus
terminology,
notations and
symbols.
Diagrams and
graphs are
accurate and add
to the reader's
understanding of
the topic.
Neatness and
Organization
The work is
presented in a
neat, clear,
organized fashion
that is easy to
read.
The work is
presented in a
neat and
organized fashion
that is usually
easy to read
Calculus
Knowledge
2 points
1 point
Somewhat
accurate; more
than a few errors
or inconsistencies
Explanation is
missing all or
parts of two of the
key elements
Inaccurate; the
information was
erroneous and
misleading
Explanation is
missing all or
parts of all three
key elements
Shows some
understanding of
calculus concepts,
and principles;
may use incorrect
calculus
terminology,
notations or
symbols.
Shows very
limited
understanding of
calculus
concepts, and
principles; may
misuse or fail to
use calculus
terms, notations
and symbols.
Diagrams and
graphs are not
accurate OR do
not add to the
reader's
understanding of
the topic.
The work appears
sloppy and
unorganized. It is
hard to know
what information
goes together.
Diagrams and
graphs are neat
and accurate and
sometimes add to
the reader's
understanding of
the topic.
The work is
presented in an
organized fashion
but may be hard
to read at times.