Math 13 - Winter 2009

Math 13 - Winter 2009

Dartmouth College

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Homework Policy:

"To learn read, to think write, to master teach."

There will be three types of homework assigned in this course, the reason for this is to help you learn the material, you have to be aware that to learn mathematics you actually have to do mathematics. You cannot really learn just by watching me or the TA solve problems for you. Also remember that homework is a dress rehearsal for the exams.

For better results I recommend that you do the reading assignment first, then the practice assignment and finally the writting assignment. It would be great if you formed a study group so that you can teach someone else the material, this way you would trully master the concepts.

Reading Assignment: What reading math? Yes, most students that are successful in mathematics actually read their books/notes first to understand the concepts before attempting problems. This will save you lots of time since you don't have to be guessing what the definitions when doing the problems. Also reading will acquaint you with your book and hopefully reduce the things that you have to learn the night before the exam. Reading the book first is a smarter way to study.

Practice Problems: This one is obvious, you have to first practice easy problems to build your confidence. This will be done in the computer using WeBWork so that you get immediate feedback. If you cannot do these problems and you have done the reading assignment then you should go see the TA or come to see me. Sometimes you have forgotten something from some previous class and I or the TA can remind you.

Written Assignment: These problems will be a bit more challenging and will check whether you have understood the material, it is due once a week; however, please do not leave it until 10PM the night before it is due because chances are you won't be able to finish it. These problems are intended to give you a better preparation and a deeper understanding of what you have learned during the previous week.

The following are some guidelines when preparing your written assignment:

I recommend that you buy a binder instead of a notebook for this class. It will be easier to add remove assignments and this way you will be more organized.
Late homework will not be accepted under any circumstances, please do not ask for extensions. I will, however, allow you to drop the lowest score in the written assignments and you can skip up to two of the practice problem sets without penalty.
Written homework will be assigned daily and will be collected once a week at the beginning of class.
All homework assignments will be posted on the course assignment's webpage.
Always read the feedback given on your written assignments, it will help you understand what you missed and also help you when you study for exams.
Late and missing papers count zero. It is your responsibility to keep track of all your papers so please make sure that you keep them until you know your final grade.
Homework is to be written neatly using both sides of 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper. Do not use paper from a spiral notebook unless you can tear off the ragged edge. All papers are to be stapled.
Use English. If you can't read your solutions aloud as fluently as if you were reading a textbook, try using nouns and verbs in your write ups!

If you do not follow these guidelines, your homework will be returned to you ungraded.

Last Updated Feb. 3, 2009 by R. Orellana

course description	textbook	exams
scheduled lectures	homework policy	disabilities
grades	honor principle	religious observances