Homework Guidelines
The
following are some guidelines for homework assignments:
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Turn in your best
work on time (if you can't attend a class arrange for a classmate to turn in
your work, put it in my mailbox before class, or email it!).
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Write clearly and
neatly. If you use more than one piece of paper, staple them together. If you
use paper from a spiral notebook, cut off the ragged edges.
·
Clearly label
each problem and provide complete solutions to problems, including explanatory
text. Answers without work get no credit.
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Write in complete
sentences, using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Write up the
solutions so that a student in a different section can understand them.
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Give a complete
verbal interpretation of the solution of verbal problems.
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Some of your
solutions may need to be rewritten. Many times the process of solving a problem
is quite messy and disorganized. The process of organizing your solution will
help strengthen your understanding.
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Use diagrams and
graphs (use a straight edge or ruler), when appropriate. Graphs must be neat,
accurate, and clearly labeled.
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On your homework
cover write a statement acknowledging any people who discussed any part of the
homework with you (including tutors, peers, professors, etc.).
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Homework is due
before class starts. Start your homework ahead of time so that you have the
opportunity to ask questions before it is due.
Some
suggestions:
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Give yourself
plenty of time! Attempt the homework as soon as it is assigned, and finish it
after the section is discussed in class.
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If you do not
know where to start on a problem, discuss it with other students, send me an
email, come by office hours, go to the Math Tutoring Center
(don't let them solve the problem for you), or send me email!
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Follow Pólya’s Four
Steps to Problem Solving.
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I encourage you
to work with other students to complete the homework:
* Do the assigned reading
and homework before you meet with your group.
* Discuss the homework
problems with your group until everyone agrees on a solution and understands
it. Often there are different ways to approach a problem. Working in a group
you get the added benefit of experiencing other students' approaches.
* Write up your homework
solutions on your own. Your explanations
should be in your own words.
* Follow
the academic integrity policy: Cheating and Plagiarism are serious
offenses and will be treated severely (see http://sa.sandiego.edu/studentcode.html#rulesofconduct).
Although I encourage you
to work with others, the work you turn in should be your own. Always cite your sources and your collaborators.
Late
homework will only be accepted if accompanied by your “late homework voucher”
up to one class-time after it is due.
Comments:
pmyers@sandiego.edu