Two of the tests cover problem solving. Retested questions can earn up to half the points initially missed, so your final grade on each problem solving test is your initial grade plus the points earned on retested questions. An optional, comprehensive test will be available at the final exam, and will be composed of questions from the first three non-problem solving tests. Your score on this optional test will replace your single lowest grade on the first three non-problem solving lecture tests. If you miss one of the first three non-problem solving lecture tests, you will take the comprehensive test for your missing grade.
Problem sets are due one week after distribution to class, daily assignments due next class period.
Check grades cannot be redone for a higher grade. Late homework is accepted but will earn no more than a check minus grade. In order to earn a check minus late assignments must be written at an acceptable level. Any assignments missing from the portfolio will receive a zero grade. The goals of the homework assignments are to help you organize, review, and reinforce course material, improve your problem solving skills, improve your ability to organize appropriate answers to questions, and to improve your writing ability.