MYP Year 2 Mathematics: Summative Assessment Task

Subject Group: Mathematics

Subject: mathematics
Unit: Number
Statement of Inquiry: Global interaction(s) has changed the mindset of the people
and modelled a rational world.
Key concept: Global interactions
Related concept: change, models
ATL Skills: Communication
Name of the student
Grade and section
Criteria assessed Achievement level
B_ Investigating patterns
C_ Communicating

Achievement level Criteria B level Criteria C level Task specifications

descriptor descriptor
0 The student does not The student does not The student does not
reach a standard reach a standard reach a standard
described by any of described by any of described by any of
the descriptors below the descriptors below the descriptors below
1-2 i. apply, with teacher The student is able to: Student shows limited
support, mathematical i. use limited work. Showing few
locations, latitude,
problem-solving mathematical
longitude.
techniques to discover language
simple patterns ii. use limited forms of
ii. state predictions mathematical
consistent with representation to
patterns present information
iii. (not demonstrated
at this level)
iv. communicate
through lines of
reasoning that are
difficult to interpret
3-4 The student is able to: The student is able to: Showing at least four
i. apply mathematical i. use some locations with their
latitude and longitude
problem-solving appropriate
and map, describe the
techniques to discover mathematical journey
simple patterns language
ii. suggest ii. use appropriate
 relationships and/or forms of mathematical
general rules representation to
consistent with present information
findings adequately
iii. communicate
through lines of
reasoning that are
able to be
understood, although
these are not always
clear
iv. adequately
organize information
using a logical
structure.
5-6 The student is able to: The student is able to: Showing all locations
i. select and apply i. usually use with correct latitude
and longitude of the
mathematical appropriate
voyage of Christopher
problem-solving mathematical Columbus.
techniques to discover language Showing the correct
complex patterns ii. usually use map locating all the
ii. describe patterns appropriate forms of places visited.
as relationships mathematical Describe journey
clearly.
and/or general rules representation to
Solving the questions
consistent with present information given based on
findings correctly voyage mostly correct.
iii. verify these iii. move between
relationships and/or different forms of
general rules. mathematical
representation with
some success
iv. communicate
through lines of
reasoning that are
clear although not
always coherent or
complete
v. present work that is
usually organized
using a logical
structure
7-8 The student is able to: The student is able to: Showing all locations
i. select and apply i. consistently use with correct latitude
and longitude of the
mathematical appropriate
voyage of Christopher
problem-solving mathematical Columbus.
techniques to discover language Showing the correct
complex patterns ii. use appropriate map locating all the
ii. describe patterns as forms of mathematical places visited.
relationships and/or representation to Describe journey
clearly.
general rules consistently present
Solving all the
consistent with information correctly
questions given based
 correct findings iii. move effectively on voyage correct and
iii. verify and justify between different reaching at accurate
these relationships forms of mathematical answers.
and/or general rules representation
iv. communicate
through lines of
reasoning that are
complete and
coherent
v. present work that is
consistently organized
using a logical
structure

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK

Expedition (using the Earth Caches or Geo Caches)
1: In this summative task you will follow the voyage of Christopher Columbus.
2: Create a map of the voyage using the system of latitude and longitude to trace the
journey. On your map, you must indicate the latitude and longitude of the starting
and ending positions (using positive numbers for North and East and negative
numbers for South and West). You will also indicate important locations that were
visited. Round all quantities to the nearest degree.
3: Write a minimum of six short (half-page) journal entries representing what you
think life must have been like on the voyage. You must include the following in your
journal, written in a way that seems natural.
 The name of the ship and a description of how many crews are on the board,
or of the team and its equipment (first journal entry).
 The goal of the journey and what is expected to be found.
 Change in both latitude and longitude with each stop, including calculations
(there must be a minimum of four stops). These must fit naturally in the
journal entry.
 Find the largest degree difference in latitude. Show your working.
 Find the largest degree difference in longitude. Show your working
 Find the degree difference in latitude and longitude from the starting to ending
positions. Show your working.