IDU TASK

CRITERIA A: Evaluating
• analyze disciplinary knowledge
• evaluate interdisciplinary perspectives

Command Terms to be Used:

Question:
Refer to the two sales brochures in the tabs above. Compare and contrast the synthesis of
mathematics and science in “The Solar Car” and “The Hydrogen Car” sales brochures. In your
answer, you must:
• analyze the use of mathematics and science in each brochure
• explain the strengths and weaknesses of each synthesis
• give an evaluative conclusion. (12 marks)

Note: Responses must refer to the brochure's use of mathematics and science, not the cars
themselves. If a response only compares the cars, then students score 0 for the first two strands.
The conclusion can still gain marks. Responses should not be two separate lists about each
brochure or discuss each brochure separately. The command term is Compare and Contrast and
responses must therefore refer to similarities and differences of the brochures together.

Regarding mathematics, the first pamphlet is effective as it provides accurate information

on the price and mileage of the electric car and compares its mileage to other electric cars
in the market. It also presents quantitative data on the car's emissions rate and the distance
it can travel on a single charge. On the scientific aspect, the pamphlet claims that the car is
powered by solar energy, but it lacks evidence to support the claim. On the other hand, the
second pamphlet includes all the same information on the mathematical side and provides
a clear explanation of how the car operates.