Year 10 Mathematics

Topic 3 Project
Name: ____________________________
Patterson

Teachers Name: Mr Luke

Date: ______________________

Time:

Topic: Surface Area and Volume

2 weeks
Semester: 1

Semester Weighting: 10%

Due Date:

Part 1 and Part 2 Written

Friday 16 May 2014

Part 2 Packaging only Wednesday 21 May 2014

Instructions to students:
Students should:

Work on their own for the project

Write answers on separate pages to the task sheet
Show working, where appropriate
Use calculators when necessary
Present the project as a typed word document including diagrams
Include referencing when using resources

Year 10 Surface Area and Volume

Project
Project Aim: To investigate surface area of a building and volume of a
biscuit package

PART ONE
Aim

To find the surface area of a building and its windows

Task
1. Using the internet as a research tool find a building or other
structure with windows which is constructed in 1 of the following
shapes:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Pyramid square or rectangular based

Cone
Cylinder
Regular Prism

Note:
Do not choose a complex design
Check that your building is suitable with your teacher
Using 3D Warehouse Google SketchUp include a picture of the
structure with labelled major dimensions and referencing. (Refer to
your work in IT lessons)
(2
mark)
2. Calculate the entire surface area of the building. Make sure you
include all formulas and calculations.
(8 marks)
3. Calculate the total outside area of the building that is covered by
windows.
(4
marks)
4. Calculate the percentage of the building which is covered by
windows.
(2 marks)

PART TWO
Aim

To design an interesting biscuit package that fits a given volume of

cookies

Information
The company Crazy Cookies (CCs) is holding a competition to
design an interesting packaging for a new exciting type of cookie
(biscuit) on the market called Tim Slam. CCs does not want a
regular packaging but rather something creative that gets
customers attention.
Task
1. Design and make a crazy, interesting packaging for Crazy
Cookies. The package should be the real size. It should hold
between 10 to 20 cookies firmly in the box so they dont break. Each
Tim Slam cookie should have a volume of approximately 25cm 3.
The design of your packaging will be assessed on the:
a. Shape of the packaging selected (You cannot use square or
rectangular prisms)
(2 marks)
b. Quality of the packaging including suitable dimensions that fit 1020 cookies, well made and creative
(5 marks)
2. Design the shape and dimensions of your cookies that will fit in to
the packaging.
The design of the cookies will be assessed on the:
a. Shape and dimensions of cookies is suitable for the packaging.
Draw and label dimensions of cookies.
(1 mark)
b. Drawing of a 3D diagram to show how the cookies fit in the
packaging. State how many cookies are in the package.
(1 mark)
3. Calculate for the cookies and packaging the:
a. Volume of packaging
marks)
b. Total volume of cookies that fits in to the packaging
(3 marks)

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4. Calculate how much space is wasted by:

a. Calculating the percentage of packaging that is wasted space
(2 marks)
b. Commenting on whether the wasted space is acceptable
(1 mark)
(Refer to industry standards eg. Reduce section of
www.wasteonline.org.uk/resources/informationsheets/packaging.h
tm)

APPENDIX 1
REFERENCING A WEB-SITE
USING THE HARVARD SYSTEM
Referencing you work correctly is extremely important in Section One of
the project. Any websites you gathered information from should be
included in your Bibliography so that we can verify your data and working
out. An example of a reference list is shown below:

REFERENCES
Authors Name or
Name of Website

Year of Document
usually found at
bottom of page

Title of the
Document found
at the start of the
page put in
italics

Anglia Ruskin University, 2009, Harvard System

Theof
date you
viewed the website

Referencing Guide, viewed 19 May 2009,

http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.htm

The website you

accessed. Must be
underlined.

Fieggen, Ian W, 2009, 17 Different ways to tie shoelaces,

viewed 19 May 2009,
http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/knots.htm
Your references should be listed in alphabetical order

Dont forget to acknowledge your sources within

your report as well

IN TEXT CITATION
..There are 17 different ways to tie shoelaces, including the
standard shoelace knot, the two loop knot and the intriguingly
named turquoise turtle knot (Fieggen,2009)..
authors surname,
date of publication

YEAR 10 MATHEMATICS ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC

ASSESSMENT
CRITERIA
KNOWLEDGE
Part 1

PROBLEM
SOLVING
Part 2

REASONING

A
Demonstrates very high level of
proficiency in the use of facts,
techniques and formula

Demonstrates high level of

proficiency in the use of
facts, techniques and
formula

C
Demonstrates some
proficiency in the use of
facts, techniques and
formula

Demonstrates limited use

of proficiency in the use of
facts, techniques and
formula studied

Demonstrates very
limited use of
proficiency in the use of
facts, techniques and
formula studied

Selects, extends and applies

appropriate modelling and
problem solving techniques

Selects and applies

appropriate modelling and
problem solving techniques

With direction, applies a

model. Solves most
problems.

Solves some problems

independently

COMMUNICATION

Uses relevant mathematical

reasoning to develop logical
arguments
Justifies procedures by
stating rules and uses
supporting words and
diagrams

Consistently presents in different

contexts:
Correct terms & symbols
Correct grammar, sentences,
units and answer form
Correct working out
including steps, vertical
layout, diagrams and tables

Uses relevant
mathematical reasoning
to develop logical
arguments

Uses some relevant

mathematical
reasoning to develop
logical arguments

Score

/16

Solves some problems

with guidance

/18
Uses some relevant
mathematical
reasoning to develop
simple logical
arguments

Uses limited
reasoning

/3
Generally presents in
different contexts:
Correct terms &
symbols
Correct grammar,
sentences, units and
answer form
Correct working out
including steps, vertical
layout, diagrams and
tables

Presents in different
contexts:
Correct terms &
symbols
Correct grammar,
sentences, units and
answer form
Correct working out
including steps,
vertical layout,
diagrams and tables

Sometimes presents:
Correct terms &
symbols
Correct grammar,
sentences, units and
answer form
Correct working out
including steps,
vertical layout,
diagrams and tables

Sometimes presents with

guidance:
Correct terms &
symbols
Correct grammar,
sentences, units and
answer form
Correct working out
including steps,
vertical layout,
diagrams and tables

TECHNOLOGY

Consistently uses required

technology appropriately,
effectively and accurately

Generally uses required

technology appropriately
and effectively

Uses required technology

appropriately

Uses required technology

Uses some required

technology

REFERENCING

Uses in-text referencing and

bibliography correctly.

Mostly uses in-text

referencing and
bibliography correctly

Sometimes uses in-text

referencing and
bibliography correctly

Some bibliography and/or

in-text referencing is
provided

Little or no bibliography
or referencing is
provided

/3

/3

/3

Final mark:
Comments:

/46

Grade: