Clearly stated objectives and expectations are given at the beginning of the semester. This includes type and frequency of assignments, homework expectations and attendance policy. Assignments range from routine mechanics to probing exercises designed for cognitive development. This semester, in differential equations, students were required to read several essays related to the topics covered, while in calculus, assignments were given to increase the students quantitative reasoning abilities. This will help to determine the progress of the student and any need for a reassessment of current teaching methods.
Evaluation comes primarily through exams, homework assignments and periodic quizzes.
Results from special projects, assignments or readings are a good measure of a student's motivation. Today, the use of computers has extended to the classroom. Computer generated graphics help the students to visualize mathematical concepts. Many of the routine calculations which previously required much time now takes only moments. This allows the students to observe more cases of a particular concept.