mdm 4u culminating project mr. lieff carleton place high school
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MDM 4UMDM 4UCulminating ProjectCulminating Project
MDM 4UMDM 4UCulminating ProjectCulminating Project
Mr. LieffMr. Lieff
Carleton Place High SchoolCarleton Place High School
What is it?• a large independent/pair research
project• students will:
– choose a topic– find data– write a report– present the findings to the class
Choosing A Topic• look for something you are
interested in• you will spend many hours doing
this, so you had better like it• look at the BrockU Sample Projects
site for ideas
Is There Enough Data?• look for a topic where there is data
– Data: you will need to have a minimum of 60 data points
– Survey: 10% of the population
Choosing A Hypothesis• look for a topic where you can
develop a hypothesis• your focus should be on
supporting an idea (either true or false)
• your hypothesis itself does not need to be complex
Finding Data• use google.ca to search the web• check out the data sites on the
course wiki (especially Stats Canada)
• you may also decide to collect your own data, but this needs to be done in a statistically accurate way
• 60 data points minimum
Create a Report• 10-20 pages• contents are explained in the
Sections Guide• due date will be strictly enforced• must be created using a word
processor• sources of data and information
must be cited
Present Your Findings to The Class
• create a PowerPoint or other electronic presentation
• 10 minute presentation• students will perform peer reviews
of all presentations• see sample presentations for a
better idea
Formative Assignments• there are 4 proposals, each with
its own due date, worth 20% of project mark:– hypothesis proposal– data proposal– analysis proposal– presentation proposal
Report• due date will be strictly enforced• assessment rubric is available• First Friday in June for second
semester• First Friday after Christmas break
for first semester
Presentation• submit electronic version• will be assessed during the
student presentation• Jan. 12 – 16 (dates will be
assigned)
Ways to Do Well• work hard during given class time
(4 weeks starting in Dec.)• hand in your proposals• adhere to due dates• see sample projects and
presentations