“I AM” Poem
Due Friday, Nov. 9
Name _______________________________________
Date _______________________________________
College _______________________________________
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“I AM” poems are used to express and represent yourself with a range of qualities, roles,
and statements. Here’s an example of an “I AM” poem:
For your Unit 2.1 Performance Task, you will complete an “I AM” poem as a means of
MATHEMATICAL expression! You will start by choosing a multiplication or division
expression with AT LEAST two rational numbers. You will then create a poem of at least
10 lines made up of EQUIVALENT expressions.
Your poem must demonstrate an understanding of the following properties:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The Commutative Property of Multiplication
The Distributive Property of Multiplication
The Multiplicative Inverse (relationship between ×/÷)
The rules of signed numbers (i.e.  -p/q = p/-q)
Fraction/decimal equivalence
Here are some examples, which you can’t use for your own :
I am -12 x 5
I can be 5 x -12 when I use the Commutative Property
When I use the Distributive Property, I become (5 x -10) + (5 x -2)
Change me to division and I am -12 ÷ 1/5
Your poem should can be completed on the back of this paper or on a poster, Powerpoint,
etc. You will be graded on the following rubric:
1 - Basic
Less than 10
expressions were used.
2 - Progressing
At least 10 expressions
were used.
Use of Properties
Less than 3 required
properties were used.
Neatness and
Creativity
Poem is messy or hard
to read.
At least 3 required
properties were clearly
used and used correctly.
Poem is neat (written or
typed) and easy to read.
Mathematical
Expressions
3 - Proficient
At least 10 expressions
were used and all were
equivalent.
All 5 required
properties were clearly
used and used correctly.
Poem is neat (written or
typed) and includes
illustrations.