Tiny House Assessment task Name:

Students are required to build a tiny house model which demonstrates their understanding and application of their learning during the unit of measurement.

Students will complete the following:

Year 8 standard:

Complete a 2-dimensional plan of the inside of the tiny house that includes the following:

1.  Identify the shapes drawn within the house (must include at least one of each: rectangles, squares, triangles, parallelograms, circles, trapeziums, kites and rhombuses)

2.  Apply and use the correct formulas in calculating the area and perimeter of the shapes within the internal house plan.

3.  Calculate the amount of space required for each section of the house, plus the furniture included within the tiny house. (2-D: eg.) the bathroom is 5m2)

4.  Assess your findings to ensure that they are authentic and accurate representations.

5.  Using technology such as Google Sketchup to create an electronic sketch of your tiny house plan

6.  Using cardboard provided to build a model which represents your tiny house plan.

Year 9 standard:

Complete a 2 and 3-dimensional plan of the inside of the tiny house that includes the following:

1.  Identify the shapes drawn within and outside of the house (must include at least one of each: rectangles, squares, triangles, parallelograms, circles, trapeziums, kites and rhombuses)

2.  Apply and use the correct formulas in calculating the area and perimeter of the shapes within the internal house plan.

3.  Calculate the amount of space required for each section of the house, plus the furniture included within the tiny house. (3-D: eg.) the volume of the kitchen is 10m3.

4.  Assess your findings to ensure that they are authentic and accurate representations.

5.  Using technology such as Google Sketchup to create an electronic sketch of your tiny house plan

6.  Using cardboard provided to build a model which represents your tiny house plan.

Rubric: Criterion A: Knowing and understanding

i.  Select appropriate mathematics when solving problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations

ii.  Apply the selected mathematics successfully when solving problems

Criterion D: Applying mathematics in real-life contexts

i.  Identify relevant elements of authentic real-life situations

ii.  Select appropriate mathematical strategies when solving authentic real-life situations

iii.  Apply the selected mathematical strategies successfully to reach a solution

iv.  Explain the degree of accuracy of a solution

Criterion / 1-2 / 3-4 / 5-6 / 7-8
Knowing and understanding i. / Select appropriate mathematics in solving familiar situations / Applies appropriate mathematics when solving complex problems / Select appropriate mathematics in solving challenging problems / Select appropriate mathematics in solving challenging problems in familiar and unfamiliar settings
Knowing and understanding ii. / Apply area and perimeter formulas for finding squares, rectangles and triangles. / Apply area and perimeter formulas for finding squares, rectangles and triangles, circles, trapeziums, rhombuses, kites and parallelograms. / Apply the formulas for finding the volume of rectangular prisms. / Apply the formulas for finding the surface area of rectangular prisms
Applying mathematics in real-life contexts i. / Elements of the house plan are unrealistic / All elements of the internal house plan are realistic measurements of a house / All elements of the internal and external house plan are realistic measurements of a house / All elements of the house plan are realistic measurements of a house
Applying mathematics in real-life contexts ii. / Select mathematical strategies to find a solution for the amount of flooring needed / Correctly select mathematical strategies to find a solution for the amount of internal flooring needed / Correctly select mathematical strategies to find a solution for the amount of internal flooring and external materials needed / Correctly selects mathematical strategies to find a solution for the amount of internal flooring and external materials needed and a 3-D representation of a room
Applying mathematics in real-life contexts iii. / Apply mathematical strategies to find a solution for the amount of flooring needed / Correctly apply mathematical strategies to find a solution for the amount of internal flooring needed / Correctly apply mathematical strategies to find a solution for the amount of internal flooring and external materials needed / Correctly apply mathematical strategies to find a solution for the amount of internal flooring and external materials needed and a 3-D representation of a room
Applying mathematics in real-life contexts iv. / Summary of findings to justify authenticity / Describe the authenticity of their findings / Evaluates findings for their accuracy and authenticity