PROJECT WORK FOR
ADDITIONAL MATHEMATHICS
-2010-
PROJECT WORK 1
Name Lim Looi Ling
Class 4C
I/C 941122-14-6724
Teacher Mdm Sarah
School Wesley Methodist School
Content
CONTENTS PAGES
OBJECTIVE 2
INTRODUCTION 3-4
PART 1 (QUESTION) 5-8
PART 2 (FURTHER EXPLORATION) 9-16
REFLECTION 17
RUBRIC 18-19
Objective
i. To apply and adapt a variety of problem-solving strategies to solve
problems;
ii. To improve thinking skills;
iii. To promote effective mathematical communication;
iv. To develop mathematical knowledge through problem solving in a way
that increases students’ interest and confidence;
v. To use the language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas
precisely;
vi. To provide learning environment that stimulates and enhances effective
learning;
vii. To develop positive attitude towards mathematics.
Introduction
The diagram below shows the gate of an art gallery. A concrete structure
is built at the upper part of the gate and the words ‘ART GALLERY’ is written on
it. The top of the concrete structure is flat whereas at the bottom is parabolic in
shape. The concrete structure is supported by two vertical pillars at both ends.
The distance between the two pillars is 4 metres and the height of the
pillar is 5 metres. The height of the concrete structure is 1 metre. The shortest
distance from point A of the concrete structure to point B, that is the highest
point on the parabolic shape, is 0.5 metres.
Question:
(a) The parabolic shape of the concrete structure can be represented by
various functions depending on the point of reference. Based on
different points of reference, obtain at least three different functions
which can be used to represent the curve of this concrete structure.
(b) The front surface of this concrete structure will be painted before the
words ‘ART GALLERY’ is written on it. Find the area to be painted.
Solution:
(a)Function 1
Maximum point (0,4.5) and pass through point (2,4)
y=a ¿
b=0 , c=4.5
y=a ¿
y=a x2 + 4.5−−−(1)
Substitute ( 2,4 ) into(1)
4=a ¿
4 a=−0.5
a=−0.125
∴ y=−0.125 x 2+ 4.5
Function 2
Maximum point (0, 0.5) and pass through point (2, 0)
y=a ¿
b=0 , c=0.5
y=a ¿
y=a x2 +0.5−−−(2)
Substitute ( 2, 0 ) into(2)
0=a ¿
4 a=−0.5
a=−0.125
∴ y=−0.125 x 2+ 0.5
Function 3
Maximum point (2, 4.5) and pass through point (0, 4)
y=a ¿
b=2 , c=4.5
y=a ¿
Substitute ( 0 , 4 ) into(3)
4=a ¿
4 a=−0.5
a=−0.125
∴ y=−0.125 ¿
(b)
Area to be painted
= Area of rectangle - Area under the curve
2
¿ 4 ×1−2 ∫ (−0.125 x 2+ 0.5 ) dx
0
2
−0.125 x 3
¿ 4−2 [ 3
+0.5 x ]
0
¿ 4−2 ( 23 −0)
2
¿ 2 m2
3
Further Exploration
(a) You are given four different shapes of concrete structures as shown in
the diagrams below. All the structures have the same thickness of
40cm and are symmetrical
(i) Given that the cost to construct 1 cubic metre of concrete is
RM840.00, determine which structure will cost the minimum to
construct.
(ii) As the president of Arts Club, you are given the opportunity to
decide on the shape of the gate to be constructed. Which shape
would you choose? Explain and elaborate on your reasons for
choosing the shape.
Solution:
(i) Structure 1
2
Area=2 m2
3
Volume=Area ×Thickness
2
¿ 2 m2 ×0.4 m
3
16 3
¿ m
15
16 3
Cost = m × RM 840
15
¿ RM 896
Structure 2
Area=Area of Rectangle− Areaof Triangle
1
¿ 1 m× 4 m− × 4 m ×0.5 m
2
¿ 4 m 2−1m 2
¿ 3 m2
Volume=Area ×Thickness
¿ 3 m2 × 0.4 m
¿ 1.2 m3
Cost =1.2 m3 × RM 840
¿ RM 1008
Structure 3
Area=Area of Rectangle− Area of Trapezium
(4 m+1 m)
¿ 1 m× 4 m− × 0.5 m
2
5
¿ 4 m 2− m2
4
¿ 2.75 m2
Volume=Area ×Thickness
¿ 2.75 m2 × 0.4 m
¿ 1.1 m3
Cost =1.1 m3 × RM 840
¿ RM 924
Structure 4
Area=Area of Rectangle− Area of Trapezium
(2 m+4 m)
¿ 1 m× 4 m− × 0.5 m
2
¿ 4 m 2−1.5 m2
¿ 2.5 m 2
Volume=Area ×Thickness
¿ 2.5 m 2 × 0.4 m
¿ 1 m3
Cost =1 m3 × RM 840
¿ RM 840
∴ Structure 4 will cost the minimum¿ construct , that is RM 840.
(ii) As the president of the Arts Club, I will decide Structure 4 as the shape of
the gate to be constructed. It is because Structure 4 will cost the minimum and
it is easier to be constructed compared to Structure 1 which is a curve.
(b) The following questions refer to the concrete structure in the diagram
below.
If the value of k increases with a common difference of 0.25 m;
(i) Complete Table 1 by finding the values of k and the corresponding areas
of the concrete structure to be painted.
(ii) Observe the values of the area to be painted from Table 1. Do you see
any pattern? Discuss.
k (m) Area to be painted(m2)
0.00 0+ 4
4 ×1− ×0.5=3
2
0.25 0.25+ 4
4 ×1− × 0.5=2.9375
2
0.50 0.5+ 4
4 ×1− × 0.5=2.875
2
0.75 0.75+ 4
4 ×1− × 0.5=2.8125
2
1.00 1+4
4 ×1− × 0.5=2.75
2
1.25 1.25+ 4
4 ×1− × 0.5=2.6875
2
1.50 1.5+ 4
4 ×1− × 0.5=2.625
2
1.75 1.75+ 4
4 ×1− × 0.5=2.5625
2
2.00 2+4
4 ×1− × 0.5=2.5
2
(ii) There is a pattern in the area to be painted.
The area to be painted decreases as the k increases 0.25m and form a series of
numbers:
3, 2.9375, 2.875, 2.8125, 2.75, 2.6875, 2.625, 2.5625, 2.5
We can see that the difference between each term and the next term is the
same.
2.9375−3=−0.0625
2.875−2.9375=−0.0625
2.8125−2.875=−0.0625
2.75−2.8125=−0.0625
2.6875−2.75=−0.0625
2.625−2.6875=−0.0625
2.5625−2.625=−0.0625
2.5−2.5625=−0.0625
∴ We can deduce that this series of numbers is an Arithmetic Progression (AP),
with a common difference, d=−0.0625
In conclusion, when k increases 0.25m, the area to be painted decreases by
-0.0625m2
(c) Express the area of the concrete structure to be painted in terms of k. Find
the area when k approaches the value of 4 and predict the shape of the
concrete structure.
The area of the concrete structure ¿ be painted
(k +4 )
¿ 4 ×1− ×0.5
2
k
¿ 4− + 1
4
k
¿ 3−
4
∴k →4
k
→1
4
Areaof concrete structure ¿ be painted → 3−1
→ 2m 2
The shape of the concrete structure will be a rectangle with length 4m and
breadth 0.5m, which may look like this:
Reflection
While I conducting the project, I had learned some moral
values that I practice. This project had taught me to
responsible on the works that are given to me to be
completed. This project also had make me felt more
confident to do works and not to give up easily when we
could not find the solution for the question. I also learned to
be more discipline on time, which I was given about a
month to complete this project and pass up to my teacher
just in time. I also enjoy doing this project during my school
holiday as I spend my time with friends to complete this
project and it had tightened our friendship.
RUBRIC FOR ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS PROJECT WORK 1/2010
Name: Narendar a/l Samuthiram Form: 5 Elit
A. Report Presentation
Appropriate title. 1
1. General Contents page. 1
Aspect (6%) Systematic presentation. 1–2
Creativity. 1–2
Comprehensive introduction – may include
5–7
history/moral/aesthetical values and others.
2. Introduction
Satisfactory introduction. 3–4
(7%)
Incomplete introduction. 1–2
B. Task Specification
Identify and state all given information and required
4–5
1. Specify the results in proper mathematical statements.
Task (5%) Identify and state given information and required
1–3
results incompletely.
C. Problem-Solving
Evidence of making and proving conjectures. 3–5
1. Procedure In-depth understanding of the problem.
(42 %) Use very efficient problem –solving strategies. 20 – 25
Answer all questions correctly.
Understand the problem.
Use strategies that lead to solutions of the problems. 10 – 19
Answer all questions correctly.
Partially understand the problem.
Use strategies that are partially useful. 1–9
Do not answer all questions correctly.
Concise and efficient communication using 8 – 12
symbol/tables/diagrams when necessary.
Not concise and inefficient communication. 1–7
Answer all questions correctly. 8 – 12
2. Findings Partially answer questions correctly. 1–7
(20%) Detail discussion of findings. 5–8
Satisfactory discussion of findings. 1–4
3. Exploration Explore the task concisely and efficiently. 6 – 10
(10%) Explore the task. 1–5
D. Conclusion
1. Conclusion
Draw relevant conclusions/generalisation. 2–5
(5 %)
E. Reflection
1. Reflection
Comprehensive reflection. 1–5
(5 %)
Total score (A1 + A2 + B1 + C1 + C2 + C3 + D1 + E1)
100
