Week 3:
Due Tuesday, September 6: Read section 3.2 and do the practice problems.
Due Thursday, September 8: Read
section 3.3 and do the practice problems. QUIZ
The quiz will consist of 2 or 3 problems which are very
similar to practice problems that have been assigned (from sections 2.2 - 2.5,
3.1 - 3.3). Remember that you can check the answers to the practice problems
in the book. I will grade according to our grading criteria (see also course
grading criteria):
• The work is factually correct, or nearly so, with only minor, inconsequential
flaws.
• The work addresses the specific question or problem that was posed.
It is focused, detailed, and precise. Key points are emphasized. There are no
irrelevant or distracting points.
• The work could be used to teach a student: either a child or another
college student, whichever is most appropriate.
• The work is clear, convincing, and logical. An explanation should be
convincing to a skeptic and should not require the reader to make a leap of
faith.
• Clear, complete sentences are used. Mathematical terms and symbols are
used correctly. If applicable, supporting pictures, diagrams, and/or equations
are used appropriately and as needed.
• The work is coherent.
Week 4:
Due Tuesday, September 13: Read section 3.4 and do the practice problems. To be handed in on Thursday: problems 4 and 7 on page 92.
MATH 7020 students only: proposals are due for your project.
Due Thursday, September 15: Read section 3.5 and do the practice problems. Hand in: problems 4 and 7 on page 92 and problems 1 and 4 on page 102.