Task 10 - 11/15/16

Naulsberry Jean Baptiste

Period 5

November 14th TASK
Use the link below to read the article. Answer all questions using complete sentences
http://www.engineering.com/DesignSoftware/DesignSoftwareArticles/ArticleID/13565/Math-Is-a-Rite-of-Passage-for-EngineersBut-Should-It-Be.aspx

Math Is a Rite of Passage for Engineers – But Should It Be?

1. How do paragraphs 1 and 2 help establish the tone of the article. Select 2 words in paragraphs 1 and 2 that establish the tone of the article.
- Paragraphs 1 and 2 help establish the article by introducing the topic. Two words in paragraphs 1 and 2 are: "bicyclederailleurs" from paragraph 1, and "results" from paragraph 2.

2. The author describes Engineering Education as: “Fundamental to current engineering schools is mathematics. A lot of it. Two solid years of calculus, linear algebra and differential equations form the basis for the engineering courses that follow in the remaining years.”
What tone is the author setting?
- The author sets the tone that he is for the mathematics part of engineering education.

3. What does the phrase “…those who take calculus for granted, and look down upon those who can't unlock its secret language, would do well to remember that there were engineers before its inventions. Roman engineers, for example, are famous for their aqueducts and roads, which are still around after 2 thousand years.” Why is the author making this point?
- The author makes this point because he wants to show that the math part of engineering should not be taken as a joke.

4. How does the author’s word choice develop the tone? How does this word choice affect the meaning of the text?

- The author sets the tone by voicing some of his opinions on this topic and this helps the readers agree with him.