4. learn to communicate mathematically. 5. learn to reason mathematically. 6. learn to appreciate a calculator as an instructional tool and not just as a calculation device. 7. distinguish between logical concepts in mathematics and conventions of mathematics. 10. accomplish any other objectives related to the purpose of the course and specified by the instructor.
Students are to keep a portfolio of all class work and assignments.
Some of the portfolio entries will be collected and graded. At times the instructor will choose which problems the students are to submit and at other times the instructor will let the students choose. Portfolio entries will be submitted from the small groups and members of the same small group will receive the same grade. The exams will be given in class. Students will work individually on each exam and the instructor will grade the exams for correctness of mathematical content.