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EN110IAssignment7.docxAssignment 07
EN110 Achieving Academic Excellence
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. ALL assignments must be in 5-paragraph APA essay format. Sources must be cited in APA format as well. Your response should be double-spaced; refer to the Assignment Format PDF attachment for specific format requirements.
For this assignment, you are to write a ONE 5- paragraph APA style essay regarding history of your math education.
· Employ correct rules of sentence composition, grammar, and mechanics of style.
· Use at least two references. Each reference must use a quoted passage and be appropriately cited to avoid plagiarism.
· Include a reference list at the end of the essay.
· Turn in at least two full pages of writing, 12-pt. Times Roman, double-spaced.
· Pay attention to spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
· Use this basic outline:
I. Introduction
II. Body
A. body paragraph 1
C. Body paragraph 3
III. Conclusion
IV. References (this is a separate page)
Part A Write Your Personal “Math Autobiography”
Use 3 or more of the conceptual questions below to guide your writing for Body Paragraph 1:
· What are your best descriptions of both positive and/or negative experiences that influence how you feel about learning math? It is okay to be serious or funny!
· What is your overall attitude towards math and why do you think you feel the way you do?
· How did your family, friends, teachers, and other people influence your feelings about math?
· How confident are you in your math skills? If you lack confidence, what do you think you can do to improve?
· How do you feel about seeking help with math? Have you ever been tutored in math? How was your experience?
Part B View this video – We Use Math – Introduction - https://youtu.be/aYIv4jggQJc
Write About Your Career and Math
Use 2 or more of the conceptual questions below to guide your writing for Body Paragraph 2 about your career and using math:
· What math class or classes will you take for your major?
· How can math be used in your career?
· How can math be used in your daily life?
Part C Brush up on your math skills using the following:
Access the FREE EdReady (https://edready.org/home;jsessionid=1948F87F8B74BF66C4D409A6FE0389BF) site to review basic math concepts.
Write about your experience using EdReady.
Write about your experience using EdReady. Use 2 of the conceptual questions below to guide your writing for Body Paragraph 3:
· Was EdReady helpful?
· Was the site easy to navigate?
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric below for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
30 points20 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical, and correctly written
history (Body Paragraph 1) of
their math education using 3 or
more of the conceptual
questions to guide their writing.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical, and correctly written
history (Body Paragraph 1) of
their math education using 3 or
more of the conceptual
questions to guide their writing.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical, and correctly
written history (Body
Paragraph 1) of their math
education using 3 or more of
the conceptual questions to
guide their writing.
Student provides a weak or
unclear, and/or incorrectly
written history (Body
Paragraph 1) of their math
education using 3 or more of
the conceptual questions to
guide their writing.
30 points20 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical, and correctly written
paragraph (Body Paragraph 2)
about their career and using
math, referencing 2 or more of
the questions to guide their
writing.
Student provides a mostly clear,
logical, and correctly written
paragraph (Body Paragraph 2)
about their career and using
math, referencing 2 or more of
the questions to guide their
writing.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical, and correctly
written paragraph (Body
Paragraph 2) about their career
and using math, referencing 2
or more of the questions to
guide their writing.
Student provides a weak or
unclear, and/or incorrectly
written paragraph (Body
Paragraph 2) about their career
and using math, referencing 1
or more of the questions to
guide their writing.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical, and correctly written
paragraph (Body Paragraph 3)
about their experience using
EdReady.
Student provides clear written
paragraph (Body Paragraph 3)
about their experience using
EdReady.
Student provides partially clear
correctly written paragraph
(Body Paragraph 3) about their
experience using EdReady.
Student provides unsubstantive
sentences (Body Paragraph 3)
about their experience using
EdReady.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in proper 5-
paragraph APA essay format. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly. Excellent
organization, including a variety
of thoughtful transitions.
The paper is written in proper 5-
paragraph APA essay format
with only 1-2 errors. All sources
used for quotes and facts are
credible and most are cited
correctly. Adequate
organization includes a variety
of appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in 5-
paragraph APA essay format
with only 3-5 errors. Most
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly. Essay is poorly
organized, but may include a
few effective transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper 5-paragraph APA essay
format. Many sources used for
quotes and facts are less than
credible (suspect) and/or are
not cited correctly. Essay is
disorganized and does not
include effective transitions.
Math Skills (15 Points)
Math Autobiography
(30 Points)
Career and Math
(30 Points)
Format - APA Format,
Citations, Organization,
Transitions (15 Points)
Mechanics -Grammar,
Punctuation, Spelling
(10 Points)
