Answers to Questions

Hey all,

Thanks for the feedback and the great questions in class today. I thought that I would address many of them here so that everyone could see the answers. If I don't address your question here please let me know.

First of all for the review for the quiz, I wanted to find out where people felt their weaknesses were. It gives me information so that I can tailor instruction. So the review will focus on two areas, according to the feedback. These two areas pretty much encompass everything. They are:

• Graphing Rational Functions (including asymptotes and behavior)
• Algebra of Rational Functions

As for questions about grading. Here is a list of some of the frequently asked questions, answers:

Raising your grade

I allow the revision process to help students raise their grade. There will be no extra credit. You can revise the first POW and HW 8 even if you received an F on them. These will be the only assignments for which you can revise an F. If you revised an assignment and you did not receive a W (revised work) come see me and we can discuss a second revision. Quizzes and tests can be revised if you receive an R, but not an F.


Why does revised work only get a C?

Revised work only gets a C because I want to reward people who are able to meet my expectations the first time around. I also do not want people to rely on the revsion process alone (I was having problems with students only revising and getting to high a grade). Imagine you were a student who consistently got Ms on assignments anda student who always had to revise received the same grade, would that be fair?

These were the areas where people most had questions. I want to make one more point. I need more feedback from you. I need feedback in class, by asking questions, by answering them, and through your presentations. I had many index cards with people telling me that they are have serious difficulties. These students have not come for extra help and many do not ask questions in class. If I don't hear from you, I don't know if you need more practice, more time on a topic, more instruction, or if we can go on. Help me, help you to do better by giving me feedback. Emailing and texting would work to (just don't text me unless it is a serious school related matter)! Thanks.