Name:
______________________________________ Date: ___________ Period: _____
Math Article Summary
Select any article from the
past 12 months that involves any area of math that interests you and that is
appropriate for school. If you are unsure if the topic is appropriate, please
see me. You can find the article in a newspaper, magazine, or online. There must be an author listed
and the article must be at least 6 good paragraphs long. If there is
not author on the website, select another article. A copy of the article must be attached for a grade. Be
prepared to give a 3-5 minute presentation to the class about your article sometime
that month.
This
article is due: ______________________
Article Information: 4
points
Title
of article: ______________________________________________________________
Author(s):
__________________________________________________________________
Date:
_____________________________________________________________________
Source
of article*: ___________________________________________________________
*Remember
– Google is not a source – list the exact website
Summary: 10 points
Write 2 paragraphs summarizing the article. Use complete sentences and
your own words. You must write a minimum
of 10 sentences. Remember to include the “who, what, when, where, why, and
how” of the article. Summaries do not include your opinion.
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Paragraph 3: 3 points
In 3-4 complete sentences,
explain why you selected this article. What is your opinion of the article (did
you agree or disagree with what was written) and why? How did you feel after
reading the article? Is there anything you want to add about this article?
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Vocabulary words 3 points
Select 3 new math or
technology vocabulary words from the article; list the words and their
definitions.
1.__________________________:
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2.__________________________:
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3.__________________________:
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_____ check here that your complete article is attached
Total
points earned _______/
20 points