Essays in Management Science 1 ESSAYS IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCE Julie Ann Stuart Williams Department of Management/MIS, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32514 (850) 474-2283; jawilliams@uwf.edu Claudia J. Stanny Center for University Teaching, Learning, and Assessment & Department of Psychology University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32514 (850) 857-6355; cstanny@uwf.edu Randall Reid Department of Management/MIS, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32514 (850) 474-2701, rcreid@uwf.edu Katie Martin Department of Management/MIS, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32514 (850) 261-0629; klm47@students.uwf.edu Velislava Mateeva Department of Management/MIS, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32514 (850) 855-6041; vm17@students.uwf.edu ABSTRACT Frequently in Management Science courses, the focus lies primarily on teaching students the mathematics of linear programming. However, the ability to discuss mathematical expressions in business terms is an important skill for students to learn in preparation for a career. In this paper, analysis of student abilities to discuss management science concepts through memo homework assignments as well as a memo on the midterm and an essay on the final exam is presented. Keywords: Management Science, Memos, Business Education, Assessment