Assignment 4
APA 4 pages (double-spaced)
ASSIGNMENT 03 Assignment 04 EC440 Creating Learning Environments Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages in length; refer to the "Format Requirements" page for specific format requirements. Imagine you are developing a math center for an age group of your choice. 1. Briefly describe the math center. 2. Describe three (3) ways that the math center will enhance children’s development. 3. Describe three (3) attributes of the center that will make it an effective math center. 4. Provide four (4) examples of appropriate materials you will need for the center. Grading Rubric Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the grading criteria for this assignment. CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable 20 points12 points8 points5 points Student provides a clear, logical description of the math center. Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of the math center. Student provides a weak or unclear description of the math center. Student provides a poor description of the math center, or fails to provide a description. 20 points12 points8 points5 points Student provides a clear, logical description of at least 3 ways that the math center will enhance children’s development. Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of 2- 3 ways that the math center will enhance children’s development. Student provides a weak or unclear description of 1-3 ways that the math center will enhance children’s development. Student provides a poor description of 0-1 ways that the math center will enhance children’s development. 20 points12 points8 points5 points Student provides a clear, logical description of at least 3 attributes of the center that will make it an effective math center. Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of 2- 3 attributes of the center that will make it an effective math center. Student provides a weak or unclear description of 1-3 attributes of the center that will make it an effective math center. Student provides a poor description of 0-1 attributes of the center that will make it an effective math center. 15 points12 points8 points5 points Student provides a clear, logical description of at least 4 examples of appropriate materials you will need for the center. Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of 3- 4 examples of appropriate materials you will need for the center. Student provides a weak or unclear description of 1-2 examples of appropriate materials you will need for the center. Student provides a poor description of 0-1 examples of appropriate materials you will need for the center. 10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points Student does not make any errors in grammar or spelling, especially those that distract the reader from the content. Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points The paper is written in proper APA and organizational format. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Excellent organization, including a variety of thoughtful transitions. The paper is written in proper format with only 1-2 errors. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible, and most are cited correctly. Adequate organization includes a variety of appropriate transitions. The paper is written in proper format with only 3-5 errors. Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Essay is poorly organized, but may include a few effective transitions. The paper is not written in proper format. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. Essay is disorganized and does not include effective transitions. Appropriate Materials (15 Points) Format - APA Format, Citations, Organization, Transitions (15 Points) Math Center Description (20 Points) Mechanics (10 Points) Enhancing Development (20 Points) Center Attributes (20 Points)