math project

Writing Requirement

This course satisfies the University General Education program because it enhances students’ awareness of themselves in a complex universe by providing them with the knowledge and skills of mathematical analysis and quantitative reasoning. The course provides an overview of the greatest intellectual achievement of humankind, namely, calculus, and its application to the business and economics. For the students majoring in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, information systems and decision science, management, and marketing, this course enhances their ability of critical thinking, problem solving, and communicating efficiently these perspectives.

Learning Goals

To understand and appreciate the varied ways in which calculus is used in problem solving, such as graph sketching, function maximizing-minimizing, etc.

To understand and appreciate the varied applications of calculus to real-world problems, such as marginal a n alysis for cost and revenue, profit maximizing, elasticity analysis, etc.

To perform appropriate numerical calculations, with knowledge of the underlying mathematics, and draw conclusions from the results.

To demonstrate knowledge of fundamental calculus concepts, symbols, and principles in differentiation and integration. To solve problems that require mathematical analysis and quantitative reasoning, such as model fitting, maximum-

minimum problems, etc. To summarize and present mathematical information with graphs and spreadsheets that enhance comprehension. To utilize inductive and deductive mathematical reasoning skills in finding solutions, and be able to explain how

these skills were used. To explain the overall process and particular steps by which a mathematical problem is solved. To demonstrate a sense of mastery and confidence in the ability to solve problems that require mathematical

concepts and quantitative reasoning.

DUE DATE: Wednesday December 9,2015 or sooner the better

Writing Assignment #1: The consumer and producer surpluses. You need to provide their mathematical and non-mathematical definitions and address their significances and uses. In the example that you choose state how you find them mathematically.

Writing Assignment #2: An integral equation either Continous Money Flow or Accumulated Present Value Show how it can help you with your financial needs.

Writing Assignment Scoring Rubric (25 points) Format (5 pts) Each assignment must be typed and printed on 8.5 by 11”papers with 1’ margins on

all sides using 12-point Times New Roman font, and sigle line spacing. Hand-written assignment will not be accepted. Your paper should be a minimum of 300 words, not including headings, and graphs. On the cover page the title of your assignment should be bolded and followed by your name, class id and your instructor’s name. You need to submit:

1. A hard copy in a folder with cover page. 2. Titanium: submit yor e-file to the assignment on Titanium.

An introduction or a description of your writing assignment (3pts)

Describe to the audience what your wiriting assignment is about. Discuss what specifically you do in this report.

Mathematical contents and solution process ( 12 points) Application/Usage Discussion (2pts)

 Discuss the mathematical contents including any applicable terms, equations, variables and  constants.  Address any assumptions as needed.  Most likely you are asked to explain certain  concepts, describe a mathematical technique, to provide the details of a mathematical  procedure.  A graph can be useful.  Keep it simple, efficient, and easy to follow.  Most  importantly, make sure what you are writing is mathematically correct.     Equations should read smoothly as part of the text. They should be typed, with appropriate 

typesetting for equations. (For example, “x‐squared” must be written  , not x^2. Fractions 

are expressed as  p q  instead of p/q).  

In Microsoft Word: InsertobjectMicrosoft equation  In Google docs: Insertequation   Choose a problem corresponding to the given topic from the textbook or of your own  choosing.  If it is from the textbook, please include the section and problem number.  It may  be any exercise (you may not choose problems that were presented as examples with  solutions in the text, nor from the examples woorked in class or the videos.)   Be sure to choose a problem that has enough substance to support your response – an “easy”  problem may not have enough detail to give a good explanation of the concept.   Please be aware that your solution to the problem will be graded for correctness, as well as  presentation. 

  Tell your audience the significance of themathematical contents in your paper and/or the  applications for which it can be used.  

Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation (3pts)

Complete sentences, proper punctuations and correct spelling.

Use the word count command and display the number of words.

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