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.
Useful participation involves sharing ideas and critiquing the ideas being discussed.
It is to be understood that the development of mathematical ideas within a community frequently involves discussing ideas that are later determined to be invalid. Thus, students are graded according to thoughtful participation and not mathematical correctness. Class participation requires that a student be in class and on time for class. Unexcused absences and tardiness will be reflected in a loss of class participation points. Students are to choose an activity from an NCTM journal or addenda series or another source approved by the instructor that involves mathematics content being studied in this course.