Linking Basic Algebra, Basic Reading, and Basic Writing

Jim Sullivan (Mathematics)
jsullivan@necc.mass.edu
Gene Wintner (Reading)
ewintner@necc.mass.edu
Joanna Fortna (Developmental Studies / English)
jfortna@necc.mass.edu
Northern Essex Community College


Student Assignment #3

Previewing Assignment

Preview the assigned section of your math text and answer the following questions:

What is the main focus of the section?
What will you learn from working with this section?
What are the most important terms and concepts of this section?
How familiar is the content of this section?
Approximately how much time will you need to complete the activities in this section?

Concept Cards

Create a concept card for each important term in the section.

--On the front of the card, write the term and copy its definition from the text.

--On the back of the card, explain the term or concept in your own words, and list one or two examples.