All Primary Assignments include a thesis statement, a bibliography (APA style), and the use and citation of three assigned reading articles from the current week and one assigned reading article from a previous week.

A Case Study in Equality of Opportunity
Learning Objective: The theme of equality of opportunity is examined through the specific lens of a case study.

For your assignment this week, research two groups in American society. Use research to provide support for your persuasive argument. For your research, you can use data from peer-reviewed sources, PEW, Gallup, Brookings, or a Federal Agency such as the U.S. Census Bureau. Devote at least 250 words to each group.

1.    Identify a group in American society that has been, at any time since 1633, treated with less than an equal right to opportunity. This group might identify by race, religion, gender, ethnicity, cultural or historical background, handicap, sexual preference, geographic location, education, job, immigration status, and so on. However, over time, this group has overcome many of the obstacles that have restricted their rights. Use research to find an example of this groups success.

2.    Identify a group in American society that has been, at any time since 1633, treated with less than an equal right to equality of opportunity. This group might identify by race, religion, gender, ethnicity, cultural or historical background, handicap, sexual preference, geographic location, education, job, immigration status, and so on. However, over time, this group has failed to overcome obstacles that have restricted their rights. Use research to find an example of this groups lack of success.

3.    Conclude your research with a 100-word discussion of why one group has been successful while the other group continues to struggle. What did you learn by comparing and contrasting these two groups? What is our role as individuals to help obtain equal rights for others?
For additional assistance on conducting research, review the following.

    Conducting Research, Bellevue University, 2019

This Weeks Required Reading / Videos
https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2013/08/22/kings-dream-remains-an-elusive-goal-many-americans-see-racial-disparities/
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/03/22/gender-pay-gap-facts/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/soccer-is-a-poor-arena-to-fight-out-the-issue-of-equal-pay/2019/07/09/8242cc6c-a28d-11e9-bd56-eac6bb02d01d_story.html?noredirect=on
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/still-the-land-of-opportunity/
https://youtu.be/wyDLr8Svoio

Previous Week Required Reading / Videos
https://archive.org/details/JusticeWhatIsTheRightThingToDoByMichaelSandel/page/n43
https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/184/a-lincoln-anthology/4822/the-gettysburg-address/
https://the-eye.eu/public/concen.org/UChicagoPress.Ebook.Pack-2016-PHC/9780226264219.UChicago%20Press.Capitalism%20and%20Freedom.Milton%20Friedman.Nov%2C2002.pdf
https://www.vox.com/2015/9/21/9334215/equality-of-opportunity
https://evonomics.com/people-dont-actually-want-equality-want-fairness/
https://digitalcommons.law.seattleu.edu/sjsj/vol1/iss1/7/
https://mises-media.s3.amazonaws.com/I%20Pencil.pdf
https://mises.org/library/i-pencil-1
https://youtu.be/VcL66zx_6No

What: A written paper that explores the math behind a personal interest of your choice
Why:

• To apply and transfer skills to alternative situations, to other areas of knowledge, and to future
  developments
• To appreciate the moral, social, and ethical implications of Mathematics
• To appreciate the international dimensions & universality of Mathematics
• Appreciate the contribution of Mathematics to other disciples
  Specifics:
  • 6-12 pages
  • All sources must be cited in a bibliography. Please use the subsections Works Cited, Image Sources, and
  Definition Sources.
  • Not a regurgitation of facts or a historical essay.
  • The target audience is your peers. Not expected to be a formal dissertation using ostentatious
  vocabulary.
  • The use of mathematical technology or software is strongly encouraged.
  • You are not expected to use any mathematics outside the level of this course, but you may if it is
  commensurate with the level of the course.
  • 20% of your IB mark
  Technology:
  • GeoGebra: Software for working with graphs, diagrams, functions, spreadsheets, statistics and more.
  • Desmos: Software for graphing points, functions, and tables.
  • Equation Editor: Found in Microsoft Word and Google docs. Used for writing equations and other
  mathematical notation. (You may need to install this feature)
  • WolframAlpha/Mathematica: Computation software
  IB MATH SL IA EVALUATION CRITERION
  A: COMMUNICATION (4 marks)
  • Includes Introduction, the rationale (Why did you choose this topic? Why is this topic of interest to you?), aim
  (What do you hope your reader will learn?), and conclusion
  • Expressing ideas clearly
  • Identifying a clear aim for the exploration
  • Focusing on the aim and avoiding irrelevance
  • Structuring ideas in a logical manner
  • Editing the exploration so that it is easy to follow
  • Citing references where appropriate
  • Graphs, tables, and diagrams should accompany the work in the appropriate place and not be attached as
  appendices to the document.
  B: MATHEMATICAL PRESENTATION (3 marks)
  • Using appropriate mathematical language and representation (notation, symbols, terminology)
  • Defining key terms, where required
  • Selecting appropriate mathematical tools & technology (such as graphic display calculators, screenshots,
  graphing software, spreadsheets, databases, drawing & word-processing software, etc)
  • Expressing results to an appropriate degree of accuracy
  • Use multiple forms of mathematical representation, such as formulae, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs and
  models, where appropriate.
  C: PERSONAL ENGAGEMENT (4 marks)
  • Thinking independently and/or creatively
  • Asking questions, making conjectures, and investigating mathematical ideas
  • Researching areas of interest
  • Looking for and creating mathematical models for real-world situations
  • Considering historical and global perspectives
  • Demonstrating that you have “made the exploration their own”
  • Expressing ideas in an individual way
  • Addressing personal interest
  • Presenting mathematical ideas in their own way.
  • Asking and answering questions: “I wonder if…”, “What would happen if…” “Why does that happen…
  D: REFLECTION (3 marks)
  • Reviewing, analysing and evaluating the exploration.
  • Discussing the implications of results
  • Considering the significance of the exploration
  • Looking at possible limitations and/or extensions
  • Making links to different fields and/or areas of mathematics
  • Making connections to TOK
  E: USE OF MATHEMATICS (6 marks)
  • Demonstrating knowledge and understanding
  • Producing work that is within the level of the course.
  • Applying mathematics in different contexts
  • Applying problem-solving techniques
  • Recognizing and explaining patterns, where appropriate
  • Looking at a problem from different perspectives
  • Error-free mathematics
  • Mathematical sophistication
  IB MATH SL IA OUTLINE WORKSHEET
  Name: _______________________________________
  Stimuli: ______________________________________
  Specific Topic: ________________________________
  My research question is:

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My Aim is:

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My Rationale is:

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My 5 Sources are (at least 2 non-internet sources):

1. _______________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________
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5. ________________________________________________
   What are the math connections (syllabus topics) to your area of interest?
   What are some things that you may have to research in order to answer your research question?
   What are the definitions you will need to define for people not familiar with this topic?
   What are some possible visual representations (graphs, tables, diagrams,…) that you might want to include?
   Name _____________
   Period _Date _______
   Three Possible Topics
6. Topic 1: ___________________________
   Research Question:
   Rationale:
7. Topic 2: ____________________________
   Research Question:
   Rationale:
8. Topic 3: ____________________________
   Research Question:
   Rationale:

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