Sharjah American International School

2024-2025
Semester 2 Performance Task (1)
Subject: Mathematics

Student’s Name: Grade: 8 Section:

Unit 6 : Understand and Analyze functions Time: 50 min. Marks: / 10
Title: Graphing a Greener Future

AERO Standards/ Description

Mathematical Practice
Standards
Describe qualitatively the functional relationship between two
quantities by analyzing a graph (e.g., where the function is increasing or
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decreasing, linear or nonlinear). Sketch a graph that exhibits the
qualitative features of a function that has been described verbally.
Understand that a function is a rule that assigns to each input exactly
AERO. 8.F.A.1 one output. The graph of a function is the set of ordered pairs consisting
of an input and the corresponding output.
Construct a function to model a linear relationship between two

from a description of a relationship or from two (𝘹, 𝘺) values,

quantities. Determine the rate of change and initial value of the function
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including reading these from a table or from a graph. Interpret the rate
of change and initial value of a linear function in terms of the situation
it models, and in terms of its graph or a table of values.
Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different
AERO. 8.F.A.2 way (algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal
descriptions).

MP1: Make Sense of Problems and Persevere in Solving Them

MP MP2: Reason Abstractly and Quantitatively
MP4: Model with Mathematics

Objective:
Students will apply their understanding of functions to analyze and compare real-world data related to
renewable energy, promoting environmental awareness and sustainability.
Instructions:

Overview:
Students will work in small groups to analyze, graph, and compare data related to renewable energy
sources (e.g., solar panels, wind turbines). They will derive equations, interpret rates of change, and
explore non-linear functions to evaluate the impact of renewable energy solutions.

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Scenario:
Your team has been hired by a renewable energy company to analyze and present data about their
energy production. Your goal is to use mathematical functions to show how renewable energy
sources impact the environment positively and provide recommendations for optimizing energy use.

Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)

Discuss the role of renewable energy in combating climate change.

Step 2: Analyze Data (10 minutes)

Solar Energy:
Energy production over time (x=hours, y=kwh)

 Sketch the graph. Is this a function? Why or why not?

 Identify the domain and range.

 Derive the equation of the line (y=mx+b), identifying

slope and y-intercept.

 What does the slope represent in this context?

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  Wind Energy: Turbine power output based on wind speed ( x= mph, y= kWh).

Step 3: Compare Functions (15 minutes)

 What type of functions are the two graphs?

 What is the initial value (y-intercept) for each source?

What does it represent?

 Which source is more efficient at lower input levels?

Step 4: Contribute to a Green Legacy

Brainstorm how renewable energy could be integrated into your school or community to reduce
carbon emissions. Think about a small, practical project your group could implement to promote
renewable energy. Support your idea with Math:

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 Visual Representation

Create a mini poster (on paper or digitally) with a slogan or hashtag to promote your green legacy
project.

Rubric:

Exemplary Proficient Developing Needs

Criteria Improvement
Understanding Demonstrates a deep Demonstrates a solid Shows partial Demonstrates
of Concepts and thorough understanding of the understanding of minimal or no
understanding of the Pythagorean the Pythagorean understanding of
Pythagorean Theorem and real Theorem or real the Pythagorean
Theorem and real numbers. numbers. Theorem and real
number properties. Explanation is mostly Explanation is numbers. Fails to
Clearly explains how clear with minor gaps incomplete or explain key
these concepts are in understanding. lacks clarity. concepts.
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 used in real-life
applications or
problem-solving
Accuracy of All calculations are Most calculations are Some calculations Major errors in
Calculations correct, including correct with only are incorrect, with calculations, with
complex examples. minor errors. Steps gaps in logic or minimal or no
Steps are clearly are shown, and incomplete steps steps shown.
shown, and results results are mostly shown. Results Results are
are justified with justified. may not be incorrect and
thorough reasoning. justified. unjustified
Application of Effectively applies Applies the Attempts to apply Fails to apply the
the the Pythagorean Pythagorean the Pythagorean Pythagorean
Pythagorean Theorem to real- Theorem correctly to Theorem but Theorem
Theorem and world problems or most real-world makes significant correctly. No
Real numbers models. Explains problems or models. errors in clear connection
each step with clarity Steps are mostly reasoning or to real-world
and precision, clear and accurate. execution. Steps problems or
showing deep are unclear. models is made.
understanding of
context.
Creativity and Demonstrates Shows creativity and Displays some Minimal effort in
Presentation creativity and effort in the effort but lacks presentation. The
originality in the presentation. The creativity or work is poorly
presentation, such as work is organized originality. The organized and
posters, videos, or and visually clear work may be lacks creativity
reports. The work is with some engaging disorganized or and visual clarity.
visually engaging elements. visually
and highly unappealing.
organized.
Teamwork Works effectively Works well with Collaborates, but Fails to
and with partners, taking partners, sharing contributions are collaborate
Collaboration on a leadership role responsibilities. uneven, and effectively.
when necessary. Contributions are group members Contributions are
Contributions are mostly balanced, are not equally highly uneven, or
balanced, and group with minor issues in engaged in the minimal
members are collaboration. task. teamwork is
engaged. displayed.
Completion of Meets and exceeds Meets all the task Meets some of Does not meet
Requirements all the task requirements and the task most of the task
requirements, going provides a complete requirements, but requirements.
beyond the basic response. Work is portions may be Work is
expectations. Work mostly polished and incomplete or incomplete and
is thorough and complete. lacking detail. lacks attention to
polished. detail

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