Week 1:

Monday, January 10: first day of class

Due Wednesday, January 12:

1. Read the information about MATH 5003 on the course website. You are responsible for knowing the policies and expectations of the course, including the way I will determine your course participation score and your letter grade.
2. Read section 14.1 and do the practice problems. Check the answers to the practice problems.
3. Hand in problem 6 on page 651. Explain the solution in two different ways. At least one of those ways should use a method that an elementary school student might be able to discover or understand. Remember to explain your answers in such a way as to teach someone. Recall the 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.

MATH 7003 students only: begin to brainstorm ideas for your project.

Week 2:

Monday, January 17: MLK holiday, no class

Due Wednesday, January 19: As discussed in class, you may hand in problem 6 on page 651 today (instead of last Wednesday). Read Section 14.2 and do the practice problems. Check the answers to the practice problems. Hand in: problems 2 and 4on pages 662 - 663. The website listed in the problems does not currently work. Instead, please use http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/tables/Ltt1999/ for problem 4. (Webistes of relevance to the book can be found at http://www.math.uga.edu/~sybilla/Book/booklinks.htm )