1000 words math essay 12 hrs
Must to get A
And u have to quote pictures
BasicMathematics Essay 1: Instructions and Grading Rubric
The theme for this essay is relationships between fractions, ratios, rates, decimals and
percentages. These different representations of numbers are the subject of first part of this course
(Modules 1 – 5). People’s views about these different ways of representing numbers may vary
considerably. You may have your own stories about learning these different representations of
numbers when you were young. You may currently have your own difficulties or insights
regarding these different representations of numbers and the relationships between them.
For this essay, write whatever is genuine true for you about fractions, ratios, rates,
decimals and percentages, and the relationships between them. You are also welcome to do
some supporting research. If you are not sure what to what to say, here are some example
questions you could answer:
1. Describe your difficulties or an “Aha” moment you had when you were first learning
about these various ways to represent quantities as a child.
2. What are fractions, as you think of them or see them.
3. Why do fractions exist? Are fractions useful or just annoying? Why don’t we just use
decimals? Give specific examples.
4. Is there a good reason to use percents? Is there a better way to indicate the same meaning
as percents?
5. Do you think fractions are easy or hard to learn and use (or both)? Give specific
examples to support your answer.
6. Is the difference between a fraction, ratio, and rate clear enough for you? If you find the
difference between these representations to be clear, then define them and give examples
showing how they are different. If you find don’t think the difference between these
representations is clear enough, then provide an example that causes confusion for you.
7. Ratios and rates are often depicted with a fraction bar. What do you think about that
practice? Can you suggest some different symbols to use or create a new way to
represent these different mathematical ideas?
Basic Mathematics Essay Grading Rubric
Exceeds (A)
Meets (B – C)
Does not meet (D – F)
Depth and
Breadth
Many ideas are described
clearly and thoroughly.
Some ideas are described with
some clarity and some detail.
Few ideas; lack of clarity and
details.
Quantitative
Examples
Answers are often
demonstrated with
quantitative examples.
Answers are sometimes
demonstrated with
quantitative examples.
Answers lack quantitative
examples.
Supporting
Images
Images frequently support
the text (these can include
your hand-drawn
quantitative examples).
A few images support the text
(these can include your hand-
drawn quantitative examples).
No supporting images.
Length
At least two pages of
original text (not including
quoted text and images),
standard font at 12 points,
with 1.5 spacing.
One to two pages of original
text (not including quoted text
and images), standard font at
12 points, with 1.5 spacing.
Less than one page of original
text (not including quoted text
and images), standard font at
12 points, with 1.5 spacing.
Originality
All copied text and images
are sourced.
All copied text and images are
sourced.
Copied text and images are
not sourced.
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