1. What is the purpose of homework in Math?
2. When is Extra Help available?

What is the purpose of homework in Math?

Just as practice is required when one is learning to play a musical 
instrument or preparing to perform in a play,  practice is an essential 
component of learning math.   Students cannot learn to do math unless 
they do math problems on a regular basis to experience firsthand the 
concepts presented in class and to practice skills.  

Homework is a tool for learning and, as such, is not  "graded" in the 
same way as a quiz or test.  It is expected that there will be incorrect 
answers on homework assignments.  Students are not penalized for 
incorrect answers, but are penalized if they come to class without their 
work on the assignment (each problem attempted and work shown).  
The student's ability to participate in class depends upon having worked 
on the homework. Students who come to class without the homework 
receive a zero for that assignment.  

Homework is discussed in class, and students have an opportunity to 
ask about the problems with which they had difficulty.  Then by 
reworking the problems they missed, students learn from the mistakes 
they made and concepts become clearer.  

One strategy for studying for a math test is to rework homework 
problems, especially those which were more challenging and those 
with which the student had difficulty when first assigned.  If the concept 
or problem solving method is still not clear, the student should seek 
extra help well ahead of the night before the test.

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When is Extra Help available?

Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons; 3:00 - 3:30; Room 39

CIA Math Lab:  during lunch, M, T, W, Th  (Room C and Room 10)

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