Grades 9 - 12
Algebra II, Trigonometry, or Pre-College Math

GRAPH SCRAPBOOK

Each scrapbook should contain 18 graphs (use equations below) . Graphs should be grouped by type (linear, quadratic, or absolute value). Preceding each graph should be the work and information needed to draw the graph.

Include about a half-page report on the works of one of the following mathematicians: Leonhard Euler, Nicole Oresme, Rene Descartes, or Pierre de Fermat.

Look for photographs or pictures in magazines that contain the general shape of each type. The pictures for each type should be included in that section.

Your scrapbook should contain the following:

1. title page,

2. information on a mathematician,

3. section of linear equations, graphs and pictures,

4. section of quadratic equations, graphs and pictures,

5. section of absolute value functions, graphs, and pictures,

6. your paper contrasting absolute value functions and quadratic functions,

7. a paragraph telling which of the three types is your favorite and why, and

8. three original pictures made solely from any combination of the three types of graphs with directions for making each.

Scrapbooks will be awarded points on the following criteria:

Originality and appearance of cover 10

Organization 10

Contents 14

Accuracy of graphs 18

Neatness 10

Overall Appearance 10

Creativity 10

Accuracy of picture directions 18

Total Points 100