AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT 4-3
4th Quarter
Name: Grade: Nine Score:
Project Name: Collaborating Subjects: Date of Submission:
April 24, 2023
ANGLES OF ELEVATION Mathematics
AND CLINOMETERS March 21: Introduction
Integrated Lessons: March 22-23: Clinometer
Solving Right Triangles Making
March 29-30:
Measurements/Solving
April 11-14: Video Editing
April 17-21: Website
Construction
April 24: Final Submission
I. INTRODUCTION
A clinometer is a device used to measure the angles of elevation and depression. In this task, we will
determine the heights of tall objects using the angle of elevation measured by a clinometer, the height
of the measurer, the distance from the measurer to the tall object, and trigonometry.
II. OBJECTIVES
Mathematics
Create an improvised clinometer to measure angle of elevation and/or depression.
Obtain the height of tall objects using right triangle trigonometry (clinometer) and technology (Globe
Observer app).
Collaborate with a partner in making a clinometer, solving the heights, and building the website.
III. ESSENTIAL SKILLS
A. Strand Skills: Conceptual Understanding, Procedural Fluency, Strategic Competence,
Adaptive Reasoning, Productive Disposition
B. Transdisciplinary Skills: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Communication, Collaboration
C. Technological Skills: Word Processing Skills, Web Navigation Skills, Website Design Skills,
Video-Editing Skills
IV. OVERVIEW OF THE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT
On your portfolio website (made under T. Jhay in your ICT class), create one (1) subpage ONLY for
AA 4-3 under Authentic Assessments for 4th Quarter.
Embed your tutorial video where you are seen obtaining the heights of tall objects using a
clinometer and your knowledge on right triangle trigonometry, along with this AA paper.
V. CRITERIA
TASK 1 MEASURING AND SOLVING
Evidence of Critical Thinking and Metacognition
● carries out all procedures
● creates an improvised clinometer
● presents accurate solutions and calculations 20
● presents accurate answers to questions
● writes meaningful reflections
Evidence of Communication and Collaboration
● collaborates with and supports partner by asking and answering
questions, sharing relevant resources, offering and providing assistance 10
during solving, etc.
TASK 2 CREATING A VIDEO TUTORIAL
Evidence of Critical and Creative Thinking
● creates a comprehensive video tutorial
● provides smooth transition between parts
● includes all required components
o introduction
o making of improvised clinometer 20
o actual taking of measurements
o solving using right triangle trigonometry
o alternative solutions using geometry and technology (mirror
method and Globe Observer)
o conclusion (comparison of measurements)
Evidence of Creative Thinking
● uses appropriate design elements (color combination, font pairing,
10
media elements) to layout the tutorial video and AA paper on the website
Reflection Questions
1. Compare the heights you obtained using a) right triangle trigonometry, b) geometry (mirror
method), and c) technology (Globe Observer app). Are they within the 10% margin of error?
Yes, the heights we obtained were in the 10% margin of error.
2. What part of the entire authentic assessment did you enjoy the most?
I enjoyed recording the parts of the assessment with my group it was very fun to record with
them.
3. What part of the entire authentic assessment challenged you the most?
I think the most challenging part was trying to set up and use the globe observer app since we
had problems with the heights we were getting with the app at first
4. If you are to rate your level of involvement or participation in this activity, with 1 being the lowest and
5 being the highest, what score will you give yourself and why? Explain by citing your contributions.
Score: 5/5
Reason: I was able to work together with my group very well and did the role I was
assigned to.
5. If you are to rate the level of involvement or participation of your partner in this activity, with 1 being
the lowest and 5 being the highest, what score will you give him/her and why? Explain by citing their
contributions.
Name of Partner: Kyle, Harry, Stephen, Lucas
Score: 5/5
Reason: They were all very fun to work with and made the assessment more fun to work
on and we were able to do the assessment very easily.
VI. SPECIFICATION OF TASKS
TASK 1: MEASURING AND SOLVING
A. Making An Improvised Clinometer
Materials
protractor 3 x 5 index card
string (15 inches) paper clip
straw tape
Instructions
1. Tie a knot at one end of the string.
2. Thread the string (from rear to front) through the hole in the protractor.
3. Tape the index card to the protractor.
4. Tape the straw, the protractor, and the index card.
5. Tie the paper clip to the other end of the string.
6. Indicate on the index card which direction to look.
You may also refer to this Youtube video for further guidance.
B. Obtaining the Required Measurements
Procedure
1. Choose three objects to measure the height of. You may use the ones you used in the Third
Quarter.
2. Stand in front of a tall object that is perpendicular to the ground. Your measurements will not be
accurate if the object is not upright and/or you are not standing at the same level as the object.
3. Look through the straw in your clinometer and tilt your head up until you can see the very top of the
object.
4. For the angle of elevation, wait until the string stops moving and very carefully approximate the
degree measure. Record on the table below the angle measurement shown by the clinometer.
5. For the horizontal distance, measure and record the distance between you and the base of the
tall object. Be sure the tape measure is on the ground and runs from the base of your feet to the
base of the object via the shortest path.
6. For the vertical distance (eye height), measure the distance between your eyeball and the
ground. Make sure you are not slouching.
C. Measuring Using the Globe Observer App
Procedure
1. Download the Globe Observer app on your device.
2. Follow the indicated instructions on the app to measure the height of the trees you are measuring
the height of.
3. Aim to be as precise as possible.
D. Solving
Table of Measurements
Estimated
HORIZONTAL VERTICAL Estimated
Estimated Height
DISTANCE DISTANCE Height ±10%
Height of Using
(Measure of (Height of ANGLE OF Using (Margin
1OBJECT Object Using Technology
Distance from Person ELEVATION Geometry of
Right Triangle (Globe
Observer to from Feet (the Mirror Error)
Trigonometry Observer
Object) to Eyes) Method)
app)
176.31
to
Tree 1 156 in 65 40 195.9 in none 214.8 in
215.49
in
160.86
6 to
Tree 2 197 in 65 30 178.74 in none 181.32 in
196.61
4 in
100.48
5 to
Tree 3 86 in 62 30 111.65 in none 121.32 in
122.81
5 in
Illustrations and Calculations
1. 2.
TASK 2: CREATING A VIDEO TUTORIAL
Tutorial Video
Showcase the depth of your knowledge about solving right triangles using trigonometry, as well as
your creativity, by creating a video tutorial showing how to get the height of one of the objects you
measured indirectly through a clinometer and the angle of elevation.
The video (minimum of one minute, maximum of three minutes) must include the following components:
● introduction of the problem (creative, if possible);
● the making of the improvised clinometer;
● taking of the measurements required to solve the height;
● solution with explanation of the steps;
● an alternative solutions (mirror method and Globe Observer app); and,
● conclusion (comparison of measurements obtained from trigonometry, geometry, and
technology).
Final Output
Create a subpage entitled Authentic Assessment 4-3 under the 4th Quarter page of your Portfolio
Website (made in your ICT class). Make sure to include and lay out the following parts in this
subpage.
● AA 4-3 Google Doc
● Tutorial Video
Add related media (photos, videos, graphics) and other design elements as aesthetics.
Link to the final Google Drive: Tutorial video
Link to the final website:
Note: Make sure the files (GDocs and video) are embedded properly on the website and the
access level is set to “Anyone with the link”.
