1. This grading period, you will have a Math Properties Project. You will have to choose one of the four
properties listed below and create a mobile about that property. You will have a limited amount of school
time to complete this project. Please make sure you read the directions carefully because points will be
taken off if you do not include all the parts. Most of the work will have to be done at home. Do not wait
until the night before it is due to complete this project!
THE DUE DATE IS: September 21, 2012
Properties you can choose from:
Associative Property Commutative Property
Distributive Property Additive and Multiplicative Inverse Property
What you must include:
• A written description of the property
• Multiple examples of the property – at least 5
• A written explanation why this property is important
• The mobile must be colorful, neat, and creative
See the rubric on the other side of this paper to see what is expected and what you will be graded
on. This project will count as two test grades!!! Do NOT wait until the last minute to start this
project!
Properties Project
My child and I understand that there is a math project that is due on Friday, September 21, 2012. This
project will not be accepted if turned in late. This project is not optional. It counts as TWO test
grades for Math.
Student Signature: ___________________________ Date: _____________
Parent Signature: _______________ ___________ Date: _____________
Please return the bottom portion to Ms. Wesdyk by Monday, September 10, 2012

2. Possible Points
Written Explanations /10
Creativity and Color /20
Neatness /10
Included an explanation of property /10
Included at least 5 examples of the property /15
Included a written explanation of the importance
/10
of the property
Clearly labeled the project with the property name
/5
and the student’s name
Is able to explain the project /5
Student did the project with minimal help from
/10
parent
Project was turned in on time /5