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| During most classes we will
work on problems, in fact the
primary focus of the class will be on problems. You should work
out an individual answer to the assigned problem, think
about the unassigned problems and be prepared to fully participate in
the class on all the readings. You are NOT prepared for class
unless you have two copies of your assignment with you. |
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Formatting
Convention:
- typed, single spaced, 12 pt.
Times Roman, margins 1 inch.
- Word limit: no more than 800 words.
YOU SHOULD BRING TWO COPIES of YOUR PROBLEM ANSWER to CLASS. One copy
will be turned in during class. Fold one of the problem vertically in
half and put your name in bottom right corner, put the problem number on
the second line. Problem
answers will be collected during class. No problems answer will be
accepted late (That is after class); No exceptions!
Your problem answer should
reflect a good faith attempt to answer the question. No credit will be given if you are not in class. That
is, you cannot turn in problems if you are absent from class.. |
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| Evaluating Your Problem for Class Participation
For each problem you should prepare your own
answers BEFORE CLASS. Those answers should be turned in at every class. To be prepared for class, your problem answer should
reflect a good faith attempt to answer the question. Good Faith
Effort will be judged by whether your answer made significant attempt to
address the problem in accordance with the guidelines.
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On most of the problems we will use peer
assessment to provide feedback. "peer assessment is a process used for
checking the work performed by one's equals (peers) to ensure it meets
specific criteria. Peer [assessment] is used in working groups [for
the law and ] for many professional occupations because peers can
identify each other's errors quickly and easily, speeding up the time that
it takes for mistakes to be identified and corrected. . . .Generally, the
goal of all peer review processes is to verify whether the work satisfies
the specifications for review, identify any deviations from the standards,
and provide suggestions for improvements. ". The expectation is that you
will make more than a good faith effort in conducting
all peer assessments. See also,
Peer and Self-Assessment. |
| Notes on Grading of Peer and
Self-Assessment on Moodle
The score on moodle consist of two parts - submission grade and
assessment grade. The assessment grade is based on how well you do the
assessment. Just doing the assessment is not enough, if you are too
generous or too restrictive in your assessment your grade will be lower.
There is a temptation to want to give average scores, to give all high
scores or to give all low scores. Such a strategy will inevitably affect
your assessment grade by significantly lowering it. Moodle
compares your assessment to the teacher's assessment and your assessment
grade is based on that calculation.
Finally, assessment grades can be worth 20 to 40 points. |
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