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Bedayia International School

HS Math Department

Academic year 2022-2023/ Trimester_1 / week 8

NAME …………………………………….. – Class …………. Grade 9 / Algebra

Math and science integrated performance task

Enzymes are protein molecules that have a key role in surviving of all numerous types of living organisms.
They catalyze wide range of chemical reactions helping living organisms to carry on their vital activities and
processes. Enzymes are affected by a wide range of factors example: temperature and PH. Students
investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of lipase enzyme functioning at the science laboratory.
Using the data collected from the scientific experiment, students solve mathematical equations to model the
quadratic function of the enzyme reaction and graph their equation using desmos website. This help students
to closely represent the enzymatic reaction, analyze graphs, find relations between variables, find the
optimum temperature where lipase enzyme works best and compare their outcome with the science lab
results.

Math Performance Task

Task 1 - Criterion D
What is the quadratic equation?
The relationship between enzyme reaction rates with change in temperature can be modelled
using quadratic equations.

• Use the experimental data collected from your sciences lab to find the quadratic
equation using three points (Show all working steps).
Three points chosen from experimental data

X values Y values (Time) EQUATION : a 𝑥2 +b 𝑥 + c = y

(Temp.)
𝟑𝟎𝟎 5 mins 302……. a+ …30…… b + ……….c= 5………….

𝟑𝟕𝟎 3 mins 372 + 37 + c = 3

𝟔𝟓𝟎 14 mins 652 + 65 + c = 14

a= ,b= , c=

Quadratic equation:
Task 1 Criterion D :

• Show your quadratic equation graph using an online graphing website

(www.desmos.com or www.geogebra.com ).
• Explain whether the solution makes sense in the context of the authentic real life
situation.
(compare the graph of your equation with the graph from your experiment results;
what might have caused the difference).

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 Criterion D objectives:
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. justify the degree

of accuracy of a solution

v. justify whether a solution makes sense in the context of the authentic real-life situation.
Achievement level Level descriptor
0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors
below.
1-2 The student is able to:
i. identify some of the elements of the authentic real-life situation ii. apply
mathematical strategies to find a solution to the authentic real-life
situation, with limited success.
3-4 i. identify the relevant elements of the authentic real-life situation ii.
select, with some success, adequate mathematical strategies to model
the authentic real-life situation
iii. apply mathematical strategies to reach a solution to the authentic
reallife situation iv. discuss whether the solution makes sense in the
context of the authentic real-life situation.

5-6 The student is able to:

i. identify the relevant elements of the authentic real-life situation ii.
select adequate mathematical strategies to model the authentic real-life
situation
iii. apply the selected mathematical strategies to reach a valid solution
to the authentic real-life situation
iv. explain the degree of accuracy of the solution
v. explain whether the solution makes sense in the context of the
authentic real-life situation.
7-8 The student is able to:
i. identify the relevant elements of the authentic real-life situation ii.
select appropriate mathematical strategies to model the authentic reallife
situation
iii. apply the selected mathematical strategies to reach a correct
solution to the authentic real-life situation
iv. justify the degree of accuracy of the solution
v. justify whether the solution makes sense in the context of the
authentic real-life situation.

Task 2 - Criterion C
Quadratic equation forms (foldable)

• Show three quadratic functions in different forms , Identify the characteristics for each
quadratic function , convert each form to the other 2 forms , then use desmos to
support all forms with graphs .
• Represent your work using a foldable.
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 Criterion C objectives:
i. use appropriate mathematical language (notation, symbols and terminology) in both oral and written
explanations ii. use appropriate forms of mathematical representation to present information iii. move
between different forms of mathematical representation iv. communicate complete, coherent and
concise mathematical lines of reasoning
v. organize information using a logical structure.
Achievement level Level descriptor
0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors
below.
1-2 The student is able to:
i. use limited mathematical language ii. use limited forms of mathematical
representation to present information iii. communicate through lines of
reasoning that are difficult to interpret.
3-4 The student is able to:
i. use some appropriate mathematical language ii. use appropriate
forms of mathematical representation to present information
adequately iii. communicate through lines of reasoning that are
complete iv. adequately organize information using a logical
structure.
5-6 The student is able to:
i. usually use appropriate mathematical language ii. usually use
appropriate forms of mathematical representation to present
information correctly
iii. usually move between different forms of mathematical representation
iv. communicate through lines of reasoning that are complete and coherent
v. present work that is usually organized using a logical structure.

7-8 The student is able to:

i. consistently use appropriate mathematical language ii. use
appropriate forms of mathematical representation to consistently
present information correctly
iii. move effectively between different forms of mathematical
representation
iv. communicate through lines of reasoning that are complete,
coherent and concise
v. present work that is consistently organized using a logical structure.
Submission checklist & Rubric
Task Description of work should be Materials to be Due Date
submitted submitted
Task 1 - Criterion D What is the quadratic equation? Pages 1 and 2 Thursday
10/Nov./2022
First draft
Task 1 - Criterion D What is the quadratic equation? Pages 1 and 2 Sunday
20/Nov./2022
Final draft 1-2: Three points from the
experiment, then write the three
systems of equations.
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 3-4: Solve the systems of equations
and reach a solution.
5-6: Solve the systems of equations
and reach a valid solution from the
graph. Explain the comparison
between the graphs.
7-8: Solve the systems of equations
and reach a correct solution. Justify
the comparison between the
graphs.
Task 2 - Criterion C Quadratic equation forms. Foldable Sunday
20/Nov./2022
Final draft 1-2: Show three quadratic functions
(three different forms )
3-4: Show all forms of quadratic
equations.
Present adequately organized
information.
Identify the characteristics for each
quadratic function :
• Axis of symmetry
• vertex
• y-intercept
• x -intercepts
• Range & domain
5-6: Show all forms of quadratic
equations and convert each form to
the other 2 forms correctly. Present
work that is usually organized.
7-8: Show all forms of quadratic
equations and convert between all
of them correctly. Use desmos to
support all forms with graphs .