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Instead of turning in all of the
homework problems, you will be submitting only a sample of your work. The sample will include:
i)
the
section number;
ii)
a
brief description of the topic(s) covered in the section;
iii)
an
assigned homework problem that you could do (You must show your work);
iv)
an
assigned homework problem that you couldn’t do (You can show your work for your
attempt or you can say that you didn’t know where to start. But, give some indication of what stumped
you.).
A template
for the format is available by clicking here:
template.
Or, for a
plainer template click here: plain template
NOTE: You will complete one portfolio page for each
section that we cover.
You will have the option of handing
in a hand-written copy of the portfolio pages or emailing an electronic copy
(either scan your hand-written work or type it). Beware:
We will be using several math symbols.
At times, it may be difficult to type your solutions. If you do want to type it, most of the
symbols are available through the Microsoft equation editor.
Each portfolio page will be worth 5
points. Points will be deducted if
1)
the
portfolio is not turned in either on or before the day that it is due;
2)
you
omit one or more of the required items (See items i –
iv listed above);
3)
the
work that you show for the “problem you can do” has a mistake.
I believe that homework should
provide an opportunity to learn. It’s okay if you don’t understand something (or make mistakes)
when you are first learning a topic. In
fact, I believe that you learn better if you don’t get a problem right the
first time that you attempt it. By
struggling with a problem, you are giving your brain a chance to explore more
fully the intricacies of the concepts or techniques.
Also, you can use the portfolio to express questions or concerns
that you have with the topics.
Hopefully, it will provide another layer of communication between us.