Author Archives: Jonas Reitz

OpenLab Assignment #10: Advice for the future

Assignment (due Monday, May 21).  Imagine that you are invited to speak on the first day of MAT 1575, to give advice to entering students.  Write a paragraph responding to one of the following, describing what you would tell them. What … Continue reading

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OpenLab Assignment #9: Mathematics education in America

If you have reached college-level mathematics, then you have spent a great deal of time in your life immersed in “mathematics education” — that is, you’ve gone to a lot of math classes.  As you may know, there is a … Continue reading

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Webwork #6 deadline extended to 5/8

Hi everyone, I know you are all working hard on studying for the exam next week.  Because of this, I have extended the deadline for the current webwork assignment for 1 week, now due Tuesday, May 8th. Heads up: Webwork … Continue reading

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OpenLab Assignment 8: Exam 3 Special One-Time Offer

The grades for Exam 3 have been posted on the “Grades” page (see the link in the menu bar above).  The exams will be returned to you following Spring Break. One-Time Only Special Offer (Due Tuesday, May 1st).  This optional assignment will … Continue reading

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OpenLab Assignment 7: Tell me about infinity

UPDATES: 1.  Heads up: your photo MUST be taken by you (no using photos from the internet or elsewhere). 2.  These instructions are “stuck” to the top of this page.  When you create your post, it will appear below this. … Continue reading

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Exam 3 Review (not an assignment)

Hi everyone, If you have a question about the Exam 3 Review please post it here. Extra Credit.  Answer someone’s question about the Exam 3 Review. NOTE: this is not an assignment — I just wanted to create a place for you … Continue reading

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OpenLab Assignment 6: What does this have to do with anything?

Most people go to college because they are trying to build a better future for themselves.  What job do you hope to get after college?  Imagine you have completed your college degree, and your education and experience have allowed you … Continue reading

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OpenLab Assignment #5: Exam 2 review and WeBWorK update

OpenLab Assignment (Due next Tuesday evening, March 16th).  Your second exam will take place next week.  The review sheet and answer key have been posted.  In the interest of making this assignment a help (instead of an extra chore), I’m asking you … Continue reading

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OpenLab Assignment #4: Getting started with WeBWorK

DUE DATE UPDATE 3/4/12: Because WeBWorK has not been available all weekend, your first assignment will NOT be due on Tuesday.  I will extend the deadline by AT LEAST 4 DAYS (possibly more, to be determined).  I will make this … Continue reading

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OpenLab Assignment 3: Take a break

You have no assignment this weekend, except to work on some of the homework problems from Sec 6.2 Volumes (these will not be collected). Extra credit.  Tell me what’s in heavy rotation on you iPod right now.  I’m listening to … Continue reading

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