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Group Name:
GRASPS Rubric
Catapult
Group members:
1. Working
with others
(individual)
2.
Contributions
(individual)
3. Catapult
function
4. Budget
5. Developing
an equation
6.
Transforming
the equation
7. Reflection
5
Almost always listens
to, shares with, and
supports the efforts
of others. Tries to
keep people working
well together.
3
Usually listens to,
shares, with, and
supports the efforts of
others. Does not cause
"waves" in the group.
1
Often listens to, shares
with, and supports the
efforts of others, but
sometimes is not a
good team member.
Routinely provides
useful ideas when
participating in the
group and in
classroom
discussion. A definite
leader who
contributes a lot of
effort.
Catapult functions
extraordinarily well,
holding up under
atypical stresses.
Launches
consistently (w/n 1
feet).
Budget is
successfully followed
and all materials are
accounted for.
Equation is a good
model for the data
collected. All
calculations are clear
and accurate.
The transformations
given will hit the
target and use the
appropriate starting
equation. All
calculations are clear
and accurate.
Group has reflected
thoughtfully on their
Sometimes provides
useful ideas when
participating in the
group and in classroom
discussion. A
satisfactory group
member who does
what is required.
Catapult functions
pretty well, but
deteriorates under
typical stresses. Does
not launch consistently
(more than 2 feet).
Budget is mostly
followed and most
materials are
accounted for.
Equation is a fairly
good model for the
data collected. Most
calculations are clear
and accurate.
The transformations
given will hit close to
the target or are
headed in the right
direction. Most
calculations are clear
and accurate.
Group has reflected on
their problem solving
Significantly over
budget or many
materials unaccounted
for.
Equation is not a good
model for the data.
Few calculations are
accurate or work
cannot be followed.
The transformations do
not make sense for the
targets given. Few
calculations are
accurate or work
cannot be followed.
Reflection shows little
thought about the
problem solving
process; the write-up
is neat and
organized.
Averages:
Time
Height:
Distance:
Data Collection:
Horizontal Distance
Maximum Height
(estimate)
1st trial
2nd trial
3rd trial
4th trial
5th trial
Consistent
Success?
Yes
No
Data Collection Reflection: Now that you have gathered your data, describe what changes you
made between each of the trial runs. How do these changes show up in the data that you
collected above?
Hypothesis Round: Make a hypothesis about how you could change the results of your catapult
launch (e.g. using a different projectile, change the angle, etc.). Test your hypothesis and
describe the results below.
State your hypothesis:
Horizontal Distance
Maximum Height
(estimate)
Costs of Materials
Ribbon- $3 for 4 inches
Hemp String- $5 for 4 inches
Spoon- $5 for one
Amount
Total Cost
Left of
Budget
Initial/Sign
-Of
2) Imagine you were trying to hit a target 10ft away from your catapult. Transform the
equation that you found so that the catapult will hit this further target and circle
the equation of your transformed function.
3) Imagine there is a target thats 10 inches up a wall. How far away from the wall will
your catapult launcher need to be from the wall in order to hit this target? Circle
your answer.
Reflections: Answer the following questions about how you developed the equations
for the previous page. Please use full sentences and write legibly (you may type your
responses if you prefer).
4) Describe how you chose or calculated the points that you used for your equation in
#1. Are you happy with the method that you used?
5) How did you figure out what transformations to use for problem #2? How do you
know that you will hit the new target?
6) How did you figure out what transformations to use for problem #3? How do you
know that you will hit the new target?