This Signature Assignment provides an opportunity to bring everything together from the term
and show us what you know. Please follow the instructions provided below.
Your task is to develop a real-world word problem that can be solved using the skills learned in this
course. Pick something that you can discuss, show work, and explain in words. Use the Applications
Index (starting on pp. xxiii) at the start of your e-text or the word problems in various sections to get ideas.
Other examples might include sales tax, discounts, monthly payments, painting a room, adjusting a recipe
for measurements or serving more people that has fractions, interpreting raw data using statistics and/or
graphical representations, interpreting debt and loans, and the many examples we can use algebraic
equations to solve.
Fill out this worksheet and submit in the classroom by Sunday at 11:59PM CST. You can adjust the
worksheet as needed. To type mathematics symbols, use the Insert tab and find the Equation option
More info can be found here. If you prefer to write this out, you can print it but will need to provide a scan
or readable photo image to turn in (if something is not readable, it will not earn any points).
Addresses PLO:5A
Addresses CLO: all CLOs
Addresses MLO: all MLOs
Step 1:
Write and explain a real-world problem related to the topics of this class. Make
Make sure to include diagrams or images as needed. (10 points)
Step 2:Define any related mathematical terms and explain the related mathematical
Define any related mathematical terms and explain the related mathematical
concepts for your problem. In other words, what’s the background knowledge needed
to solve this problem? (15 points)
Define any related mathematical terms and explain the related mathematical
Step 3:Discuss strategies to solve this problem
Discuss strategies to solve this problem. Make sure to discuss different
approaches that are possible. (15 points)
Step 4:Solve the problem by showing your work and explaining the steps in words
Solve the problem by showing your work and explaining the steps in words
Solve the problem by showing your work and explaining the steps in words.
(20 points)
Step 5:Discuss whether your answer makes sense and answers the real-world
Discuss whether your answer makes sense and answers the real-world question. If not, explain. (10 points
Reflect: Lastly, think about the topics and skills of this course. How are they
Lastly, think about the topics and skills of this course. How are they transferrable to your study of Psychology? In what ways might you use what you
learned in this class in your personal and professional life? (30 points; at least 500
words; feel free to research this and provide citations and References in APA-format)
