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

B. Body paragraph 2

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 -

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 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?

2 pages,APA,SOURCES:3