MYP 5
Summative Project
Criteria C and D
Designing a Wheelchair Ramp
Project Overview:
The goal of this project is to design and construct a wheelchair ramp for a chosen building.
This project will involve several steps, including conducting measurements, creating a
design for the ramp, calculating the volume of materials needed, estimating the cost, and
creating a 3D model of the ramp. Note that if the design is overly simple then you will not be
able to achieve the highest levels.
Instructions:
1. Select a Building:
● Choose a building that requires a wheelchair ramp. Consider factors such as
accessibility and safety.
2. Measurements:
● Visit the selected building and take precise measurements of the area where
the ramp will be installed.
3. Design the Ramp:
● Based on the measurements taken, create a detailed design for the
wheelchair ramp. The design should comply with accessibility guidelines.
● Consider factors such as slope, landing size, handrail placement, and
material selection.
4. Calculate Volume of Materials:
● Determine the volume / quantity of materials required for construction.
5. Cost Estimation:
● Research the current market prices for the materials needed for construction.
● Calculate the total cost of materials based on the quantities determined in
step 4.
6. Create a visual representation of your project in the form of a 3D computer model, a
physical model constructed from (for example) cardboard, or a comprehensive set of
diagrams showing all aspects of the design (2D or 3D) .
7. Write a report which is clear, complete and concise, describing each step of the
process.
8. Presentation:
● Prepare a presentation to showcase your project in class.
● Include details such as the building selection process, design rationale,
material choices, cost breakdown, and the (2D or 3D) model.
● Be prepared to answer questions and provide explanations regarding your
project.
This project will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in design, construction, and
project management, as well as enhance your skills in measurement, calculation, and 3D
modeling. Ensure to adhere to safety guidelines throughout the project. Good luck!
Criterion C (Communicating)
Level Level descriptor
0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1-2 The student is able to:
i) use limited mathematical language
ii) use limited forms of mathematical representation to present information
iii) Not assessed at this level
iv) communicate through lines of reasoning that are difficult to interpret.
3-4 The student is able to:
i) use some appropriate mathematical language
ii) use appropriate forms of mathematical representation to adequately present
information
iii) Not assessed at this level
iv) communicate through lines of reasoning that are complete
v) adequately organize information using a logical structure.
5-6 The student is able to:
i) usually use appropriate mathematical language
ii) use appropriate forms of mathematical representation to usually present
information correctly
iii) usually move between different forms of mathematical representation
iv) communicate through lines of reasoning that are complete and coherent
v) present work that is usually organized using a logical structure
7-8 The student is able to:
i) consistently use appropriate mathematical language
ii) use appropriate forms of mathematical representation to consistently present
information correctly
iii) move effectively between different forms of mathematical representation
iv) communicate with lines of reasoning that are complete, coherent and concise
v) present work that is consistently organized using a logical structure.
Criterion D (Applying mathematics in real-life context)
Level Level descriptor Task Specific Requirements
0 The student does not reach a
standard described by any of the
descriptors below.
1-2 The student is able to: i) Identify a building where a
i) identify some of the elements of wheelchair ramp could be built, giving
the authentic real-life situation photographic evidence and an
ii) apply mathematical strategies to address.
find a solution to the authentic iii) Make an attempt to model a ramp
real-life situation, with limited that would provide wheelchair access
success to the building.
3-4 The student is able to: i) Find the general required
i) identify the relevant elements of dimensions and gradient of wheelchair
the authentic real-life situation ramps.
ii) select, with some success, ii) Select a strategy to design and
adequate mathematical strategies model a ramp that may be able to
to model the authentic real-life provide wheelchair access to the
situation building. For this level the design may
iii) apply mathematical strategies to be quite simple.
reach a solution to the authentic iii) Determine the dimensions of your
real-life situation solution and attempt to calculate the
iv) discuss whether the solution approximate volume/amount of
makes sense in the context of the materials needed and the approximate
authentic real-life situation. cost. Attempt to provide a visual
representation of your solution
v) Discuss how realistic your model is.
5-6 The student is able to: i) Find approximate market prices for
i) identify the relevant elements of the materials to be used to make the
the authentic real-life situation ramp.
ii) select adequate mathematical ii) Select an adequate strategy to
strategies to model the authentic design and model a ramp that would
real-life situation provide practical wheelchair access to
iii) apply the selected mathematical the building. A very simple ramp will
strategies to reach a valid solution not achieve this level
to the authentic real-life situation iii) Determine the accurate dimensions
iv) explain the degree of accuracy of your solution and make valid
of the solution calculations to determine the
v) explain whether the solution volume/amount of materials needed
makes sense in the context of the and the cost. Provide a valid visual
authentic real-life situation. representation of your solution
iv) Explain the degree of accuracy of
your conclusions
v) Explain whether your solution
would be effective and whether your
calculations are correct
7-8 The student is able to: ii) Select an appropriate strategy to
i) identify the relevant elements of design and model a ramp that would
the authentic real-life situation be practical, effective, cost efficient
ii) select appropriate mathematical and aesthetically pleasing.
strategies to model the authentic iii) Make accurate measurements and
real-life situation calculations to find the actual volume /
ii) apply the selected mathematical amount of materials required and an
strategies to reach a correct accurate calculation of the cost based
solution to the authentic real-life on valid prices Provide a high quality
situation scale model/design of your project.
iv) justify the degree of accuracy of iv) Justify the degree of accuracy of
the solution the solution. Calculate a margin of
v) justify whether the solution error and find an interval in which you
makes sense in the context of the are confident the price will fall.
authentic real-life situation. v) Justify that your solution is optimal
in the context of your chosen building.