1. A Famous Mathematician Write about only one of your choice !
Guidelines for
Writing About
A Famous Mathematician
Write about only one of your choice !
( It must be pre-approved. )
Reminder to Me:
Print slides 2 per page to give students.
Also, print slides 1,3 and 10 for students to include in their portfolios.
Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall

2. Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall
THE PRODUCT MECHANICS
This product should be done on POWERPOINT.
However, you can use excel or any other program to insert information into your powerpoint.
The paper should be PORTRAIT for Page Setup.
This product should have the following:
- cover page
- table of contents with specific pertinent items
- reflection
- a copy of the guidelines
- grading rubrics
Upon completion, you need
3 paper copies
1 copy to Ms. Wigfall
The address for the product will be given to you only after Ms. Wigfall previews the final copy and receives the paper copies.
WHEN PRINTING THESE GUIDELINES, PRINT AS SLIDES 4 PER PAGE.
(this printout)
1 for me
1 for you to review
1 for your portfolio
Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall

3. General Information for all products
Cover Page
General Information for all products
Cover page must include the following:
Your Name:
Title of Product:
Term:
School Year:
Class:
Teacher: Ms. Wigfall
You can put a graphic on the cover, if you choose.
Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall

4. Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall
FAMOUS MATHEMATICIAN
Table of Contents
sample
BACKGROUND INFO:………………………….1
CONTRIBUTIONS:……………………...………2
THE MATH IN USE:……………………………3 .
REAL WORLD TODAY CONNECTIONS:…….4
REFLECTION:…………………………………..5
GUIDELINES AND GRADING RUBRIC:….…6
Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall

5. Writing In Math About A Mathematician
Choose a famous mathematician. Mathematician must be pre-approved by Ms. Wigfall before you do the report.
Write a report about the mathematician. ( at least 2 pages )
Include the following information:
BACKGROUND INFO:
- Give background information about the mathematician.
CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Write about the contributions of the mathematician.
THE MATH IN USE:
- Give examples of the math in use.
Do math problems out.
(formulas, problems, etc.)
REAL WORLD TODAY CONNECTIONS:
- Write about how the contributions are presently being applied to the real world today.
REAL WORLD TODAY ILLUSTRATIONS:
- Make an illustration of the use of the contribution related to your Real World Today Connection (above).
Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall

6. Reflection About Writing In Math About a Famous Mathematician
Product
Reflection should be about three paragraphs.
Tell about what you learned
from the project.
Tell about the process you
used to complete the project.
Tell how doing this product
may affect your future
learning.
Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall

7. A Famous Mathematician
Grading Rubric
Writing In Math
A Famous Mathematician
All of the written information provided in the paper illustrates an exceptional understanding of the question, is well written and clearly presented. All the necessary components of the question are exceptionally done. The Math is correct and accurate.
Most of the written information provided in the paper illustrates a good understanding of the question, is well written and clearly presented. Most of the necessary components of the question are well done. Most of the Math is correct and accurate.
The written information is provided by the student, but some of the Math is incorrect. The presentation of the work is unclearly presented.
Most of the information required for the paper is either incorrect Math or poorly presented.
4…..
3…..
2…..
1…..
Guidelines/Grading Rubric Provided by Ms. Wigfall