Assignment due by 8:15AM on Tuesday, August 15

Autobiomathography

An autobiomathography is a lot like your life history except that it is focused on

mathematics in your life.

You will write three paragraphs about yourself. This will help your teacher and others get to
know you as an individual. It should address these three general topics: a) you, b) you as a
student, c) and you as a math student. Remember to use complete sentences and make sure
your work is legible. The final draft should be typed, or neatly hand-written. Read below to
guide your writing.

Components:

Paragraph 1: YOU

Introduce yourself, using the name you like to be called.

What languages do you speak?

Describe your hobbies, talents, and interests.
State your learning goals for this year, and your dreams of what it means to be
successful in 5th grade.
What are you proud of?
What else would you like to share about yourself?

Paragraph 2: YOU AS A STUDENT

Describe the importance of school in your life. Describe yourself as a student. Possible ideas
to include:

In what subjects are you most successful?

In what kinds of classroom activities do you excel?
What kinds of activities do you find frustrating?
Do you prefer to work in groups or do things alone?
Explain which subjects are your favorite(s).
Tell why you like them.
How regularly do you finish in-class assignments?
How faithfully do you do your homework?

Paragraph 3: YOU AS A MATH STUDENT

Describe a memorable moment in math and explain why you remember it. State your
favorite math topic. Name your least favorite.
Explain how you feel about math this year. What grade do you expect to earn in this class?
How are you still trying to improve?

Autobiomathography Writing and Presentation Assignment

Grading Rubric

1. Presentation 25 points
a. Does the speaker use a presentation voice?
b. Are all components of the project complete?

2. Written Assignment 25 points

a. You 25 points
i. Does the speaker write a paragraph to tell about himself/herself using
complete sentences?
b. You as a student 25 points
i. Does the speaker write a paragraph to tell about himself/herself as a
student using complete sentences?
c. You as a math student 25 points
i. Does the speaker write a paragraph to tell about himself/herself as a math
student using complete sentences?

*Written assignment will be stapled to this sheet of paper and turned in to the assignment
drop box by 8:15AM on Tuesday, August 15.

**If you plan to use your written assignment for your presentation you will need to make two
copies. The copy you turn in to Mr. Crum will not be available to use for your presentation.

Name: ____________________________________

Score: _______ Presentation (points out of 25)

_______ You (points out of 25)

_______ You as a student (points out of 25)

_______ You as a math student (points out of 25)

Total Score:

_______ Points out of 100