La Salle Greenhills

High School Department

PERFORMANCE TASK 3.1 in MATHEMATICS III
Task:
Geometric figures drawn in circles and drawn about circles have many
interesting characteristics. You will rely on your knowledge of congruent triangles as
you discover some of these characteristics.
For centuries, artists have used the simple elegance of the circle in their
designs. Some have crafted intertwining patterns that like the circle itself have no
beginning and no end. Some have disturbed the symmetry of the circle to create
optical illusions such as the paintings of Alma Thomas.
In your performance task, you will explore some of the techniques used through
the ages to produce circular art. You will then apply your discoveries to create a
dizzying design. You will see why some artists find that giving in circles may be the
best way to reach their objective.
Place your circular art on short bond paper. Your work will be evaluated on
the applications of concept in circles, creativity and visual impact.
Rubrics:
Parts of the
Work Output

Written
Explanation
(20%)

Visual Appeal
(30%)

Requirements
(20%)

Application
(30%)

Total

EXEMPLARY
(28-30 points)
The written output shows
a complete response
with a detailed
explanation. It also
shows complete
understanding of the
questions, mathematical
ideas and processes.
(5.6 - 6 points)

ACCEPTABLE
(21-27 points)
The written output
shows a good solid
response with clear
explanation. It also
shows substantial
understanding of the
tasks, ideas and
processes.
(4.2 5.5 points)

DEVELOPING
(20 points or below)
The written output misses key
points and the explanation is
unclear. It also shows some
understanding of the tasks, ideas
and processes.

The output is neat,

readable, correctly
labeled and has creative
graphics.
(8.4 9 points)
The output goes beyond
the requirements of the
task.
(5.6 6 points)
The output applies
knowledge and skills
with high degree of
effectiveness.
(8.4 9 points)

The output is neat,

readable and correctly
labeled.

The output is readable and

correctly labeled.

(6.3 8.3 points)

The output meets the
requirements of the
task.
(4.2- 5.4 points)
The output applies
knowledge and skills
with considerable
effectiveness.
(6.3 8.3 points)

( 6.2 points or below)

The output hardly meets the
requirements of the task.

(4.1 points or below)

( 4.1 points or below)

The output applies knowledge
and skills with some
effectiveness.
( 6.2 points or below)

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