Name:
7th Grade Algebra
Integers Project
Students must choose and create one of the following products for their Integer
Project. Final products will be due on November 13, 2013.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Integer Brochure
Integer Poster
Integer PowerPoint or Smart Notebook Presentation
Cartoon Strip
Children’s book
Requirements:
1. Explain the rules for the addition of two integers.
1. Give an example of adding a positive and negative where the sum is
positive.
2. Give an example of adding a positive and a negative where the sum is
negative.
3. Give an example of adding two negatives
4. Give an example of adding opposites
2. Explain the rules for subtracting integers.
1. Give an example of subtracting a positive and negative where the
difference is positive.
2. Give an example of subtracting a positive and a negative where the
difference is negative.
3. Give an example of subtracting two negatives
4. Give an example of subtracting two positives
3. Explain the rules for multiplying and dividing integers.
1. Give an example of multiplying a negative and a positive
2. Give an example of multiplying a negative and a negative
3. Give an example of multiplying a positive and a positive
4. Give an example of dividing a negative and a positive
5. Give an example of dividing a negative and a negative
6. Give an example of dividing a positive and a positive
4. Explain the definition of Absolute Value
1. What does Absolute Value mean? Give the definition.
2. Give two examples and explain why the answer that you got is the
correct answer.
5. Problems of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of integers for other
people to solve.
1. An answer key to the problems you created.
6. Project title information for your project should have all of the following:
2. Title for your project
3. Your full name
4. Block
5. Teacher’s name
6. Due Date
Name:
7th grade
Integers Project
Grading Rubric:
Integer Project
Addition Rules
and Examples
1
Rules are
incorrect
2
Rules are
correct, all 4
examples
are missing
3
Rules are correct,
3 examples are
wrong or missing
Subtraction
Rules and
Examples
Rules are
incorrect
Rules are
correct, all 4
examples
are missing
Rules are correct,
3 examples are
wrong or missing
Multiplication
Rules and
Examples
Rules are
incorrect
Rules are correct,
all 3 examples are
wrong or missing
Division Rules
and Examples
Rules are
incorrect
Absolute Value
Definition and
Examples
Rules and
Definition are
incorrect
Practice
Problems
> 2 extra practice
problems are
given
Answer Key
> 2 correct
answers
No effort is
demonstrated
Rules are
incorrect
and all the
examples
are wrong or
missing
Rules are
incorrect
and all the
examples
are wrong or
missing
Rules and
Definition
are correct,
both
examples
are wrong or
missing
> 4 extra
practice
problems
are given
> 4 correct
answers
Effort
Creativity
There is no
evidence of new
thoughts or
perspectives in
this product
Rules are correct,
all 3 examples are
wrong or missing
4
Rules are
correct, 2
examples
are wrong or
missing
Rules are
correct, 2
examples
are wrong or
missing
Rules are
correct, 2
examples
are wrong or
missing
5
Rules are
correct, 1
example is
wrong or
missing
Rules are
correct, 1
example is
wrong or
missing
Rules are
correct, 1
example is
wrong or
missing
6
Rules are
correct, all
examples are
correct
Rules are
correct, 2
examples
are wrong or
missing
Rules are
correct, 1
example is
wrong or
missing
Rules and all 3
examples are all
correct and
present
Rules and
Definition
are correct,
1 example is
wrong or
missing
> 6 extra practice
problems are
given
> 6 correct
answers
Some effort is
demonstrated
Information is
presented in a
new perspective.
Graphics are not
original. Product
has elements of
fun and interest.
> 8 extra
practice
problems
are given
> 8 correct
answers
Rules are
correct, all
examples are
correct
Rules and all 3
examples are all
correct and
present
Rules and
definition are
correct, both
examples are
correct and
present
> 10 extra
practice
problems
are given
> 10 correct
answers
< 10 extra
practice
problems are
given
< 10 correct
answers
Final project
demonstrates
the best effort
of the student
Presentation of
information is
from a new
perspective.
Graphics are
original.
Product
includes
elements of fun
and interest.
Integer Project
Neatness
1
The work appears
sloppy and
unorganized. It is
hard to know
what information
goes together
2
Mechanics
There are more
than 2 errors in
capitalization and
punctuation.
There are 2
errors with
capitals and
punctuation
Use of class
time
Did not use class
time to focus on
the project OR
often distracted
others
Project Title
Information
Project title
information is
missing
3
The work is
presented in an
organized fashion
but may be hard
to read at times.
4
There is 1
error with
capitals and
punctuation
Used some of the
time well during
each class period.
There was some
focus on getting
the project done
but occasionally
distracted others.
Project title
information
is missing 4
items
5
The work is
presented
in a neat
and
organized
fashion that
is usually
easy to
read
Project title
information is
missing 3 items
Project title
information
is missing 2
items
Used time
well during
each class
period.
Usually
focused on
getting the
project
done and
never
distracted
others
Project title
information
is missing 1
item
6
The work is
presented in a
neat, clear,
organized
fashion that is
easy to read.
Capitalization
and
punctuation are
correct
throughout the
entire project
Used time well
during each
class period.
Focused on
getting the
project done.
Never
distracted
others.
Project title
information is
complete with
all 5 items
TOTAL POINTS: 78