Students are to keep a portfolio of all class work and assignments. Some of the homework 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. 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. There will be no loss of points for the first two absences.