GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS

Performance Task

"Angles in Action: A Trigonometry Design Challenge"

Unit: Right Triangle Trigonometry | Fourth Quarter

Subject Mathematics 9
Topic Trigonometry (SOH-CAH-TOA, Angles of Elevation & Depression)
Quarter / Grading Fourth Quarter
Period
Type of Output Poster / Scale Drawing with Written Report
Group Size 6- 7 students per group
Total Points 100 points
Duration 1 week (in-class work + take-home completion)

I. BACKGROUND AND SCENARIO

You and your team have been hired as junior engineers by a local construction company. The
company is building a new school gymnasium and needs your team to submit a technical design
proposal. Your proposal must demonstrate how trigonometry is used to solve real-world problems
involving angles, heights, and distances.

As junior engineers, you will:

• Measure or estimate real heights and distances using trigonometric ratios.
• Create an accurate scale drawing of your design with labeled angles and sides.
• Write a short technical report explaining how you used trigonometry.
• Present your findings to the class as if presenting to a client.

II. LEARNING COMPETENCIES ADDRESSED

This performance task addresses the following competencies from the K-12 curriculum:
• Illustrates the six trigonometric ratios: sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, and
cotangent.
• Finds the trigonometric ratios of special angles.
• Applies trigonometric ratios to solve right triangles given two measures.
• Illustrates angles of elevation and depression.
• Uses trigonometry to solve problems involving angles of elevation and depression.
III. TASK DESCRIPTION
A. What You Will Create
Your group will produce a complete design package consisting of three (3) parts:

PART 1 – Scale Drawing / Poster (40 points)

Create a neat, accurate, and labeled scale drawing (on cartolina or illustration board) that shows:
• A real-world structure or scenario of your choice — examples: a ramp, a flagpole, a roof, a
staircase, a bridge support, or a tall tree.
• At least TWO (2) right triangles clearly marked in the drawing.
• All sides and angles labeled, including the angle of elevation or depression where
applicable.
• A scale indicator (e.g., 1 cm = 0.5 m) written clearly on the poster.
• Trigonometric equations written beside each right triangle showing your computations.

PART 2 – Written Technical Report (35 points)

Write a 1–2 page report (handwritten or typed, short bond paper) that includes:
• Introduction: Briefly describe your chosen structure or scenario and why you chose it.
• Methodology: Explain step-by-step how you used SOH-CAH-TOA to find unknown sides and
angles.
• Results: Present your computed values in a table (angles, opposite, adjacent, hypotenuse).
• Conclusion: State what you learned about trigonometry from this activity.

PART 3 – Group Presentation (25 points)

Present your design package to the class in 5–7 minutes. Each member must speak. You will:
• Explain your chosen structure/scenario.
• Walk the class through at least one trigonometric calculation.
• Answer at least two (2) questions from your teacher or classmates.

IV. STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR STUDENTS

1. Choose a real-world structure or scenario as your design subject. Get your teacher's
approval.
2. Measure or research the actual dimensions (heights, distances, angles) needed.
3. Identify the right triangles present in your scenario.
4. Apply SOH-CAH-TOA to solve for the unknown sides and angles.
5. Compute angles of elevation or depression where applicable.
6. Draw your scale drawing on cartolina or illustration board. Label ALL parts neatly.
7. Write your technical report based on your computations.
 8. Practice your presentation as a group. Assign speaking roles.
9. Submit your poster and written report on the deadline. Present on the assigned day.

V. SCORING RUBRIC (100 Points)

Part 1: Scale Drawing / Poster (40 Points)

CRITERIA Excellent (4) Proficient (3) Developing (2) Beginning (1)
Accuracy of All values are Minor Some errors in Many errors; limited
Trigonometric correctly computed computational computation; understanding of
Computations (×3) using SOH-CAH- errors; concepts partial trigonometric ratios.
TOA with no are correctly understanding
errors. applied. shown.

Completeness of Labels All sides, angles, Most labels are Several labels Labels largely
(×2) and the scale are present; 1–2 missing; scale incomplete or absent.
clearly and missing elements. unclear.
completely
labeled.

Neatness and Scale Drawing is clean, Drawing is mostly Drawing is messy Drawing is very
Accuracy (×2) proportional, and neat; scale slightly or scale is messy or scale is not
the scale is off in one area. inconsistently used.
accurately applied. applied.

Right Triangles Clearly Two or more right Two triangles Only one right Right triangles not
Shown (×2) triangles are shown; right-angle triangle shown or properly shown.
clearly marked symbol missing on triangles are
with correct right- one. unclear.
angle symbols.

Scoring: Sum of (Rating × Weight) for each criterion. Maximum = 40 points.

Part 2: Written Technical Report (35 Points)

CRITERIA Excellent (4) Proficient (3) Developing (2) Beginning (1)
Introduction (×2) Scenario is clearly Scenario Description is Introduction is
described with described vague or lacks missing or irrelevant.
strong, relevant adequately; context.
context. context mostly
clear.

Methodology / Steps are Steps mostly Steps are Steps are unclear or
Explanation (×3) explained clearly correct; incomplete or missing; concepts not
and accurately explanation mostly partially explained. explained.
using math terms. clear with minor
SOH-CAH-TOA is gaps.
properly cited.

Results Table (×2) All values Table is mostly Table is No table or data is
presented clearly complete; minor incomplete or very incomplete.
 in a well-organized formatting issues. values are partially
table. presented.

Conclusion and Insightful Conclusion Conclusion is No meaningful

Reflection (×2) conclusion present and superficial or lacks conclusion written.
connecting activity reasonable; some real-world
to real-life connection to real connection.
application. life.

Scoring: Sum of (Rating × Weight). Maximum = 35 points.

Part 3: Group Presentation (25 Points)

CRITERIA Excellent (5) Proficient (4) Developing (3) Beginning (1–2)
Content Accuracy (×2) All explained Content is mostly Some Content has major
content is accurate; one inaccuracies; errors or is not
mathematically minor error. explanations are connected to
accurate and partially correct. trigonometry.
clearly connected
to trigonometry.

Clarity of Explanation Trigonometric Explanation is Explanation is Explanation is

steps are mostly clear; minor somewhat unclear confusing or very
explained clearly gaps in logic. or disorganized. hard to follow.
and in a logical
order.

Equal Participation of All All members speak All members Only 2 members One member
Members clearly and speak; one clearly present; dominates; others do
contribute member others minimal. not participate.
meaningfully. contributes less.

Ability to Answer Group confidently Group answers Group partially Group cannot answer
Questions answers all most questions answers questions or gives
questions using correctly. questions; some wrong answers.
correct math. confusion.

Use of Visual (Poster) Poster is actively Poster is Poster is present Poster is not used or
and effectively referenced but not but rarely used not brought to
used to support fully integrated. during presentation.
explanations. presentation.

Scoring: Sum of (Rating × Weight). Maximum = 25 points.

VI. SCORE SUMMARY
COMPONENT POSSIBLE SCORE EARNED
POINTS
Part 1: Scale Drawing / Poster 40
Part 2: Written Technical Report 35
Part 3: Group Presentation 25
TOTAL 100

Equivalent Grading Scale

Score Range Grade Descriptor
90–100 Outstanding Excellent
85–89 Very Satisfactory Above Average
80–84 Satisfactory Average
75–79 Fairly Satisfactory Below Average
Below 75 Did Not Meet Needs
Expectations Improvement

VII. IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• Submit the poster and written report ON or BEFORE the deadline. Late submissions will be
deducted 5 points per day.
• Make sure all group members' names and section are written on all submitted materials.

Prepared by:

ZOE T. CHIU
Mathematics Teacher