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MYP Math 1 | Applying Mathematical Concepts in Real Life: Research Guide

The Problem

Aim:
Use mathematics in an authentic real-life situation to identify and resolve an issue

The Question: 
How many trees does Ms. Lee Kim destroy in a year?

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Criterion D - Applying Mathematics in Real Life Situations

  1. Topic chosen is relevant and authentic

    • Find yourself a great title – make it stand out on your poster.

  2. Mathematical strategies chosen are appropriate for the topic and the grade level

    • Decide how you will calculate the volume and/or mass of the paper used by Ms. Lee Kim in one year. Give your reason for your choice.

  3. Correct mathematics is used to calculate the solution or to reach a conclusion

    • Make sure the mathematics used is correct & full working shown.

  4. The accuracy of the solution / conclusion is discussed within the context of the mathematics used

    • Use common sense and reasoning to verify (check) that your calculations are accurate & correct.

  5. Describe & discuss the implications of your finding in real-life situation

    • Use more mathematics to connect the volume or mass of the paper to the number of trees – from your research work. Discuss the meaning & relevance of this information in daily life.

  6. Full citation in correct MLA format is given for the research conducted

Criterion C - Communicating

Objective: Create a poster to communicate your calculations, conclusions & recommendations.

  • Mathematical processes are shown clearly with logical working

  • Mathematical information is correct and shows good understanding within the real-life context

  • The poster communicates clearly through coherent lines of reasoning

  • The poster presents work that is consistently organized using logical structure

  • The poster is attractive and easy to read / understand

  • Every member in the group has participated equally and the team has worked well together

Research Databases

Keywords for Searching:

  • Paper Waste
  • Paper Conservation
  • Paper Use Calculation
  • Tree Volume

Login information for each database can be found on your teacher's class resources page, or you can contact the secondary librarian.

Websites & Multimedia Research Resources

Library Books for Research

  

Electronic Books

Giving Credit to Research Sources

 

An excellent tool for creating MLA style citations for your resources/works cited list!  NoodleTools can also be use for taking notes, organizing your ideas, and much more!

Click here to learn How To Use NoodleTools for Citing Sources

Reference List

A list of all primary and secondary research sources used

  • In MLA8 format, sources should be alphabetical by the last name of the author (or title if there is no author)

Reference Citations Format by Type of Source

Basic formatting for various reference citations:

  • Book
    Author Last Name, Author First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication, Publisher, Publication Date.
     
  • Database Article
    Author Last Name, Author First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, vol. (volume number), no. (issue number), Date published. Title of Database, url. Date accessed (Ex. Accessed 1 April 2020). 
     
  • Digital Image
    Author Last Name, Author First Name. “Title of Image.” Title of Website, Publisher of Site (only if this is different than the name of the website), url of website. Date accessed (Ex. Accessed 1 April 2020). 
     
  • Online Video
    Author Last Name, Author First Name. “Title of Video.” Title of Website, uploaded by (user name), upload date (Ex. 3 July 2012), url of website. Date accessed (Ex. Accessed 1 April 2020).
     
  • Website
    Author Last Name, Author First Name. “Title of Page.” Title of Website, Publisher of Site (only if this is different than the name of the website), url of website. Date accessed (Ex. Accessed 1 April 2020).