Math1May

Below are some writing and reading assignments. You must complete 2 writing and 2 reading assignments to be turned in on Wednesday, May 11th. All parts must be in your reading folder.

For each writing prompt, you need to write a 6- to 8-sentence paragraph unless otherwise noted. This is a minimum; if you don't completely explain yourself in that much time, you need to write more.
 * Writing Assignments:**

1. Write a paragraph discussing your year, talking about your successes, your shortcomings, and what you look forward to next year.

2. Find a problem that involves quadrilaterals and some algebra. Write out the problem, then write in words how to solve that problem.

3. Pick a topic that we talked about this year. Write a persuasive paragraph discussing why you should or should not have to learn that particular topic in high school.

4. Write a persuasive paragraph, convincing the teacher of one thing you would like changed for next year's math class.

5. Write a poem about math. The poem needs to be at least 8 lines long. It can be in any style you want.


 * Reading Assignments:**

"Rectangles Vs. Triangles: The Great Sandwich Debate : NPR." //NPR : National Public Radio : News & Analysis, World, US, Music & Arts : NPR//. 28 Nov. 2009. Web. [].

"Truss Bridges." //Truss Bridges//. 13 Jan. 2011. Web. [].

"Math in the Squad Car - Math Central." // Math Central //. Web. [].

Curtain-Phillips, M. Ed., Marilyn. "The Causes and Prevention of Math Anxiety." // Math Goodies //. Web. []

 Gibson, Jason. "Why Learn Algebra?" // Math Goodies //. Web. [].