Lesson 6: Design Project (Summative)

Year 9 1-2 Lessons Assessment

The Challenge: Pattern Architect

Brief: Design an original geometric pattern for a specific purpose (e.g., a school entryway, a book cover, a sports uniform).

Your design must demonstrate your understanding of transformations and symmetry.

Project Constraints

  • Use at least FOUR repetitions of a base motif.
  • Include at least two types of transformation (e.g. Rotation + Reflection).
  • Have at least one line of symmetry in the final design.
  • Be presented on A3 paper or digital equivalent.

Submission Requirements

1. The Design (Visual)

High quality, accurate drawing. Ruler used for straight lines. Consistent colouring or shading.

2. The Justification (Written)

Write a paragraph explaining your math:

  • "My base motif is..."
  • "I transformed it by..." (Give specific rules like 90° clockwise).
  • "This created a pattern with..." (Describe the symmetry).

3. Cultural Statement (Ethical)

If you used Māori-inspired designs:

  • Acknowledge where the inspiration came from.
  • Explain how you have been respectful (not copying sacred stories, finding your own meaning).

Assessment Rubric

Criteria Developing Proficient Advanced
Transformations Uses 1 transformation correctly. Uses 2+ transformations correctly and accurately. Combines complex transformations (e.g. glide reflection).
Communication Uses some math keywords. Clear description of rules (centre points, mirror lines). Detailed justification linking rules to visual outcome.
Precision Some gaps or inaccurate lines. Neat and mostly accurate grid work. Precision drawing, perfect tessellation/alignment.