TESSELLATING ON A PLANE AND SPHERE
CRITERION BASED PERFORMANCE LIST

Description Possible Points Self-Evaluation Teacher Evaluation
Overall Display
I constructed an appealing display 10 ________ ________
Example(s) of Mosaics
I included at least one example of a mosaic used in art. 10 ________ ________
Tessellation on the Plane
I used at least one transformation when I made the tile. 5 ________ ________
I covered the fundamental region with no overlaps or gaps. 5 ________ ________
Step-By-Step Directions
If others followed my directions they would be able to recreate my tessellation. 10 ________ ________
I included helpful pictures and/or diagrams. 5 ________ ________
I used mathematical terminology in my explanation. 5 ________ ________
Tessellation on the Sphere
I used at least one transformation when I made the tile. 5 ________ ________
I covered the fundamental region with no overlaps or gaps. 5 ________ ________
Step-By-Step Directions
If others followed my directions they would be able to recreate my tessellation. 10 ________ ________
I included helpful pictures and/or diagrams. 5 ________ ________
I used mathematical terminology in my explanation. 5 ________ ________
Comparison Chart
I included the similarities and differences about the kinds of shapes that can be tessellated. 5 ________ ________
I compared the infinite plane with the finite sphere and explained how this affected the size of my tiles in each. 5 ________ ________
I considered the finite sphere and explained how I measured the sphere and the tiles. 5 ________ ________
I explained the differences and similarities between the construction methods for each. 5 ________ ________
Total 100 ________ ________