Extra Credit Assignments
The following extra credit activities are supplemental to North Carolina Secondary Mathematics fields of study. The potential rewards for completing each project vary directly with the intensity of the project. All projects are designed to require a time investment rather than a financial investment for classroom materials.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT — Participate in the SCHS "Food for Thought" SmartLunch series. Offerings are posted on the SmartLunch 2.0 calendar.
MATH SYMBOLISM — There are so many symbols in math that a basic algebraic statement can be overwhelming or make no sense whatsoever. Where do these symbols come from, and what do they mean? For this activity, you will watch a short video and answer some questions about math symbols.
MATH ANXIETY — Many students experience the initial fear of failure in a math class. Sometimes, that fear follows them throughout the course and through life. Why does math scare so many people? What can you do if you have that fear? You will watch a short video and answer five questions regarding what you learned.
THE LIFE OF PI –– Everyone knows the famous irrational number, pi. 3.14149. We use it to calculate the area and circumference of circles, and all sorts of geometry problems. Do you know how this famous number came to be? For this activity, you'll watch a short video on pi and answer questions about it.
THE DANGER OF A SINGLE STORY — Everyone has their own story.. but not every story is heard. Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks about how there is a societal danger of allowing one perception of people, places, and cultures to become the dominant narrative. You will watch the video (around 20 minutes long) and answer a few questions about what you hear.
STATISTICAL SELF DEFENSE –– Statistics can be found everywhere, especially in news reports and in product advertisements. Unfortunately, statistics can often mislead you to faulty conclusions about what to buy, who to vote for, and what to think. How can you know if a number in the news is a solid statistic? Watch this video by Sanne Blauw on five methods of 'Statistical Self Defense' and answer ten questions reflecting on the video.
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