Mathematics in the Modern World - Personal Essay Assignment | MATH 1319, Papers of Mathematics

Download Mathematics in the Modern World - Personal Essay Assignment | MATH 1319 and more Papers Mathematics in PDF only on Docsity! Personal Essay Assignment Each one of us has our own idea of what mathematics is, because we have lived our own personal experiences with mathematics: struggles, frustrations, successes, “eureka” moments, and even rudimentary, non-emotional daily life experiences. In this assignment, you must describe your own personal experiences with mathematics… from memorable to non-memorable moments, classroom experiences, life experiences, positive experiences, negative experiences, indifferent experiences, etc… Describe these experiences as best you can. From these experiences, you must analyze your experiences and draw some conclusions about your own personal view of mathematics: In your own personal opinion, what is mathematics? What does it mean to you. I don’t just want you to describe some of your own experiences without analysis of the significance of your experience. I want you to find some meaning from your experiences and draw conclusions about the essence of what mathematics is, from your own experience and opinions. This personal essay does not require any quotes, citations, or bibliography. It is your description of your own personal experience. You know your experience better than anyone else. This essay must be 2-3 pages in length, in 12pt Times New Roman font. Essay due on the First Class Day of Week 2 Tuesday, Sept. 2nd for TR classes Wednesday, Sept. 3rd for MWF classes. This counts for a QUIZ grade.