QJS Library Learning Commons
Math in Graphic Design
Content:
- Linear relations using graphing (9)
Grade Level: 9
Curricular Competencies
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Students are able to use reasoning and logic to explore, analyze, and apply mathematical ideas.
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Students are able to model mathematics in contextualized experiences.
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Students are able to explain and justify mathematical ideas and decisions.
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Students are able to communicate mathematical thinking in many ways.
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Students are able to connect mathematical concepts to each other and to other areas and personal interests.
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Students are able to reflect on mathematical thinking.
Instructions
Your Job: Watch the video below and complete the design challenge
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Video: How math changed a Senegalese designer's brand (featuring designer Diarra Bousso - 2:04)
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Graphic Design Project (linear relations using graphing)
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Your Final Product Should...
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Include your original sketch on blank paper
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Include your graph paper sketch with labelled equations
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Provide a link to your desmos.com design
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Show your learning through your attached reflection
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Tools to Do the Job:
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Printed copies of the activity
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Device to watch the video
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Examples to Get You Started:
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