Category
Percent of Final Grade
Due Dates
There is a homework assignment due for each section we cover. These are due by 11:59 P.M., two class meetings after I finish lecturing on the section in class.
Number of Versions and Number of Tries per Version
Number of Versions: Generally, you have two versions of a question. The exceptions are for many "True/False," proof, and essay response questions.
Number of Tries per Version: For each version of a question, you have 99 tries. You will receive full credit if you eventually get the question correct.
Why do some questions only have one version instead of two?
I do this because, if a completely worked-out solution is available for a problem, you can access this solution by "Jumping to the answer" on your current (first) version of the question. Most of the time, I don't mind you seeing the fully worked-out solution and then having the problem re-randomize (to its second version). It's a great benefit when you are stuck on a complex problem to jump to the solution and see how it works; however, some problems (like True/False questions or proofs) are not randomized. So allowing you to "Jump to the answer" and copy the solution because the second version will be identical is worthless.
By the way, you always have the option to "Jump to the answer" on a homework problem even if you have the problem correct. That is, if you enter an answer and get, for example, all 10 points for full credit, you can still "Jump to the answer" to see the worked-out solution (if one exists) - your score on that problem will remain at the full credit of 10 points, but now you have the added benefit of seeing the official solution.
Homework Help
You have several resources in this course to help with the homework.
Embedded videos and full, worked-out solutions (for some of the questions)
Forums
NetTutor: All CRC students can access 10 hours of free tutoring via NetTutor throughout the semester.
Class meetings
Office hours
Uploading Work
Some exercises require you to upload images of your work. You can use any modern image format or PDF files for this (and you can upload from your phone).
LatePasses (a.k.a., late homework)
Life happens, and we all get overwhelmed by distractions and other responsibilities. Therefore, you start the semester with 3 LatePasses. I will not penalize you for using one of these (so you can still earn full credit on that homework); however, I will not grade any uploaded work submitted during a LatePass period.
We will have four exams throughout the semester. See On-Ground Exams for the days.
---> There are no make-up exams. <---
We will have a two-hour cumulative final exam on Monday, December 11th, from 5:45 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. at CRC in room TBA. None of your other final exams at CRC will conflict with this schedule.
At the end of the course, 90% and above is an A, 80% to 90% is a B, 70% to 80% is a C, 60% to 70% is a D, and anything below 60% is an F.
I drop roughly 10% of your homework scores. Additionally, I provide study guides for all exams. As such, I do not curve final grades - at all.
Thus, at the end of the course, you will receive a D if you have a 69.9% (which is not passing). Please be aware of this if you skip homework assignments or quizzes throughout the semester.