Projects

Frequently projects will be assigned which may take one or several days to complete. Projects may sometimes be done in groups. At the time project work is assigned details including due date and grading criteria will be given. Projects are an important part of the course. They often give students a chance to understand how the mathematics they are learning is connected to the real world. They also provide students with important opportunities in problem solving. Projects give students a chance to show what they know without the time pressure of a test.

Tests

Tests are usually given at the end of each 2 to 4 week unit. There are usually 2 days of review to prepare for tests. These unit tests are designed for one or two class periods. If a student thinks that s/he can do better on a given test after the results have been returned, s/he will be allowed to submit an annotated version of the test with detailed solutions including analysis of errors and comments about what has been learned in the process of completing the annotated version. Annotated tests should be returned within two weeks of the original test.

Final Exam

All students are expected to take a final exam each semester.