4.9 Assignment: Culminating task Part of your evaluation for this course will be in the form of a Culminating Task. In this task, you will apply your advanced understanding of mathematical

functions to addressing real-world problems, including mathematical models and interpretation of mathematical information. This assignment is worth 15% of your course grade. Instructions Overview You are going to make a pitch to the hosts of a reality TV show where entrepreneurs request funding for projects or products that are designed to improve communities. Your pitch must combine a compelling reason why your initiative should be supported, with evidence that justifies the need for action. You will research and collect secondary data, use the data to create graphical and algebraic models, make predictions based on your algebraic model, and create a visual presentation using the media/platform of your choice. Some example options are PowerPoint, WordPress, Prezi, Weebly, iMovie, Show Me, Blogger, Tumblr, YouTube, etc. The function used to create your algebraic model must be one of the types of functions covered in this course (polynomial of degree 3 or higher, exponential, logarithmic, or trigonometric)./nStep 1: Identify and describe a community issue and a proposed way to reduce impact and/or improve outcomes. As an example, the proposal could be a campaign to convince people to change daily habits that are harmful to the community. Or you may propose the development of a new product or process that can help to address a community issue. The proposal could also be an initiative that creates awareness of a local, national, or global issue. Step 2: Research secondary data from a reliable source and create a mathematical model to predict outcomes if no action to reduce harmful effects is taken. Step 3: Create algebraic and graphic representations of your model and provide a brief, but convincing, description of the benefits of your proposal Sample submission To get you started, you may choose to review [this sample report]. This is just an example, and should not be interpreted as limiting your choice of topic, format, model, or approach to the issue. Your teacher will grade and provide feedback on your work using the following success criteria and rubric. Before submitting your assignment, review the success criteria and rubric. If you are unsure about how to format your assignments, citation or what constitutes plagiarism, please review the following support pages: • Referencing and Formatting Submission Guidelines Avoiding Plagiarism Guide Crinnan and Mathematine Suhmissinn Danusiramanta