PORTFOLIO:CREATION OF A QUALITY

ASSESSMENT TAST

CURRICULUM FOCUS: YEAR 12 MATHEMATICS

STANDARD 2

Kevin Savvas
 Assessment Task No: 2 Date: Monday 2 of September 2019 Weighting: 30%

Task Rationale

Students will be encouraged to learn the topic Normal Distribution through self-directed learning. In cooperating
ICT and research. Students are required to conduct research to develop an understanding of the normal
distribution, with emphasis on a particular real-life application that closely follows a normal distribution. Through
your research, you will develop an understanding of the value of relative measure in the analysis and comparison
of datasets arising from random variables that are normally distributed. You will acquire techniques to analyse
normally distributed data and make judgements in individual cases justifying how reasonable your solutions are.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Submit the report to Turnitin by Monday 16 of September 2019. You will have 2 weeks to complete this
assessment task. After 1 week or the 9 of September students have to bring in a draft of their assignment to
receive feedback. This insures that students can receive feedback on anything they might be struggling with.

OUTCOMES BEING ASSESSED

MS2-12-2: analyses representations of data in order to make inferences, predictions and draw
conclusions
MS2-12-7: solves problems requiring statistical processes, including the use of the normal distribution,
and the correlation of bivariate data
MS2-12-9: chooses and uses appropriate technology effectively in a range of contexts, and applies critical
thinking to recognise appropriate times and methods for such use
MS2-12-10: uses mathematical argument and reasoning to evaluate conclusions, communicating a
position clearly to others and justifying a response

In order to undertake this task, you will need to

• Conduct research into the Normal Distribution

• Choose a practical example of random variables that the normal distribution can be applied to.
• Write a report on your research in four sections:
1. Introduction
2. Real-life examples of normally distributed random variables 3. Z-scores
4. The Empirical Rule for normally distributed random variables
Use the Marking Criteria for this task to help you decide what to include in each section.
• Include a photo or scan of any mathematical calculations in your own handwriting with a clear caption.
• Include in text citations in your report using the APA referencing format.
• Include a Reference list for the cited references in APA referencing format.
• Submit your report to Turn-it-in before 12:00pm on Monday 16 of September 2019
MARKING CRITERIA

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Description Mark
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Detailed introduction demonstrating a thorough understanding of normally distributed data.
3
Definition provided includes the connection between the mean and the median of the data.

The introduction demonstrates an understanding of normally distributed data with a connection

2
made to the mean or median.
Limited detail is provided to define the normal distribution. 1
1: Introduction

No introduction is included. 0

A description of the shape of the normal distribution and a diagram of the generalised bell-curve
using excel as provided. The diagram includes clear labelling of the mean, z-scores and the standard 3
deviations.
A normal distribution curve is provided with some information using excel spreadsheet. 2

A normal distribution curve is provided with limited information with no excel spreadsheet. 1
No diagram is provided. 0
2: Real-life examples of normally distributed random variables.

Identifies at least three real-life data sets of random variables that approximate the normal
3
distribution.

Identifies two real-life data sets that approximate the normal distribution. 2
Identifies only one real-life data set that approximates the normal distribution. 1

Does not identify any real-life data sets. 0

A normal distribution curve is provided for the chosen normally distributed data set with clear
3
labelling of the mean, z-scores and the standard deviations.
A normal distribution curve is provided with some information for a chosen example. 2

A normal distribution curve is provided with limited information. 1

No curve is provided for a chosen data set.

0
 Detailed definition of the z-score including the meaning of a zero, negative and positive z-scores. 3

Brief description of z-score is provided with some reference to specific values. 2

Limited description of z-score is provided. 1

Z-score not defined. 0

The definition includes the z-score formula from the Mathematics Standard HSC Reference Sheet
2
and clearly identifies the meaning of each of the variables.
3: Z-scores

The z-score formula is provided but variables are not clearly identified. 1

Z-score formula is not provided. 0

Clear, correct and fully worked calculations of the values which have a z-score of -2, -1, 0, 1 and 2 for
5
the chosen normally distributed data set.
Clear, correct and fully worked calculations for only four of the values. 4

Clear, correct and fully worked calculations for only three of the values. 3
Clear, correct and fully worked calculations for only two of the values. 2

Clear, correct and fully worked calculations for only one of the values. 1
Calculations not included. 0

Detailed definition of the empirical rule for normally distributed random variables which links the
2
specific percentages to the z-scores and the correct standard deviations.
4: The Empirical Rule

Definition has limited links to the percentages, z-scores and/or standard deviations. 1
Definition does not link to the percentages, z-scores and/or standard deviations. 0

Clearly identifies between which values 68, 95 and 99.7% of the data for the chosen normally
3
distributed data set.
Identifies most values of the empirical rule for the chosen normally distributed data set. 2
Identifies some values of the empirical rule. 1

Does not identify any values for the empirical rule. 0

Correct APA format in-text citations and a reference list including at least three reliable sources. 3
Referencing

Correct APA format with missing in-text citations or a reference list with limited sources used. 2

References provided but not in correct APA format or not cited correctly. 1
No references included. 0

TOTAL 30