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toc //(NOTE: After you add your information to this page, delete the instructions in parenthesis, including this note, so that all that's left is the 4 headers and your information.)// =G.R.A.S.P.S= = = ( Feel free to copy and paste what you have on your wiki page for Dr. Grace for the GRASPS portion.) iMovie: Terminology 25%, Concepts 25%, Explanation 20%, Completion 10%, Errors 5%, Creativity 15% || =Understanding(s)= Students will understand that all sorts of functions are used in real world problems every day.
 * Goal || Explain the importance math plays in the real world. ||
 * Role || Students are actors who are looking for a big break to start their acting career. ||
 * Audience || Paramount Pictures is looking for an acting crew to be in their new movie. ||
 * Setting || Create and act out a scenario where math plays a critical part in the real world**.** ||
 * Presentation || Students will create an iMovie presentation of their real world conflict ||
 * Standards || Presentation: Content 40%, Comprehension 30%, Time Limit 5%, Enthusiasm 10%, Preparedness 5%, Stays on Topic 10%

=Introduction= Mathematics is seen by many as just a classroom tool that you need to graduate. So what sort of use does this have in the real world? Many applications of mathematics have helped people solve everyday problems. In fact, a paramount group is looking for a group of people to display their knowledge on a bigger screen. Your entire career may just depend on this opportunity. Best of luck!

=Task=

 Renowned Hollywood movie production company, Paramount Pictures, has just announced their next idea for a movie that features math used in the real world, such as in a business company or in a simple concession stand. As a small production crew looking to get a job with one of the worlds most primer production companies, your job is to create a short film that uses algebra in a real world setting in two different ways. A short 30 second clip isn't going to cut it here. After your submission, the production crew will review all auditions. Whichever team creates the best film will become the stars of their new movie being shot in the San Francisco area. Because they will be reviewing a lot of films, they ask that your submission be between 3-5 minutes. Going over that allotted time will hurt your chances to land the job. Get creative and think of a way that math is helpful in problem solving; the executives will want to make sure that whomever is starring in their film has a solid knowledge of functions and their uses. Go break a leg!

=Conclusion= Congratulations! Your demonstration and knowledge of how algebra concepts can be used in real world problem solving has landed you an opportunity to be apart of Paramount Pictures and their new movie which will feature in the Fall. After creating a few scenarios where math could be used in solving problems, you now have an idea of other places where math could be used to solve some every day problems. Good luck to you and your fellow crew members with your new job!