Instructions

Rough Draft and Problem Set Submission Instructions

  1. Problem set problems are posted on the Calendar section of this website under assessments. (They are not on Canvas.)
  2. Make sure your submission is saved as a single pdf. You can do this by scanning your paper assignment to pdf using a printer on campus, or take pictures on your phone and convert using an app (or this trick on an iphone (select multiple pics to create one pdf)), or by typing in Word, LaTex, etc, and saving as a pdf.
  3. From the Assignments tab on Canvas, click on the assignment you would like to submit.
  4. Click on the black button "Submit Assignment"
  5. Click the "Browse..." button, and choose the file to upload.
  6. Click "Submit Assignment" button.
  7. Click on the link "Submission Details," which can be found either on the right side bar of the page, or at the bottom of the page.
  8. Click the link "View Feedback" and check that your submission is readable and correctly oriented. If not correctly oriented, please rotate using the button on the canvas tool bar interface.
  9. You're done!
  10. If you would like to submit an updated version, click "Re-Submit Assignment" and repeat steps 6-9.

Problem Set Self Assessment

  1. Go to the Problem Set Solutions folder under the Files tab view the solutions for the problem set.
  2. From the Assignments tab on Canvas, click on the problem set you would like to self grade.
  3. Click on the link "Submission Details," which can be found either on the right side bar of the page, or at the bottom of the page.
  4. Click the link "View Feedback."
  5. Enter full screen mode of the Canvas editor.
  6. Use the point annotation to make comments for each problem, based on my solutions, and this guide.
  7. After exiting the Canvas editor, in the "Add a comment" box on the right side-bar, write which problem parts you would like feedback on, or ask a question, or both. I will respond to your questions.
  8. You're done!

Reflection

Please write a couple of sentences (up to a paragraph) about each topic. The three topics can be intermingled in your reflection, since these experiences are often overlapping. You do not need to answer every question, but should answer the ones that feel the most relevant.
Process
Reflect on your learning process this week. Were you able to achieve your process goals? What went well and why? What did not go well and why? How will this week's process inform how you will engage with the process next week?
Goals
Reflect on your progress towards your goals. What have you learned? What are you still struggling with? How will your progress towards your goals inform your process for next week?
Group Work
What did you do in group work this week to actively engage each member of your group? What could you have done to better engage with each member and to make sure each member had the space to contribute and learn? What do you plan to do in the future to make group work a more productive learning experience for each person in your group? Was there anything you found particularly valuable or frustrating about group work this week?

Learning Plan

Answer the following questions and upload to Canvas. Then schedule a meeting with me during the week of 9/14 to discuss your learning plan at go/KimmelHours. Your learning plan should consist of two parts. The first part should be your objectives for the semester, and the second part should lay out the process you plan to employ to achieve your objectives. Keep in mind that this is a 400-level (and possibly CW) class, so your goals and process should be commensurate with what you feel that level entails. When we meet, I will let you know whether I think they are reasonably ambitious.
  1. Look over my learning goals for the course. I think these are a good starting point for your goals, but you might have others, like: get better at problem solving on your feet, get better at asking questions, become a better listener in group work, etc. These goals can be skill based or improvement based. Please list your goals for the semester. For each, briefly explain why it is important to you, and how challenging you think it might be to achieve.
  2. With your goals in mind, please think about what specific processes you intend to implement to work towards your goals. Look over the class participation section of the syllabus. I have found that the processes I lay out in this section tend to enhance learning for most students. I encourage you to try this process for a week or two before making adjustments. However, you may have other process goals, like: spend at least some time every day on this class, or attend office hours every week, or revise every quiz at least once, or work at least 10 hours a week on this class. Please list your process goals and how you feel they will help you to achieve your learning objectives.
At our meeting, we will discuss your goals and your process, and whether they are reasonable for a 400-level (and possibly CW) class. Please also come to the meeting with any other questions or concerns about logistics. Note that we will meet in the middle of the semester to discuss your progress, and again at the end of the semester. We will also be in weekly written communication about these goals through your reflections.

Final Portfolio and Proposed Grade

While you can start working on this at any point, you should make sure to include your final exam/paper with my comments in your assessment. I plan to have all work back by to you by at least Dec 8, if not earlier.

Read through your learning goals. Then, look over the porfolio of your work in the class, including reflections, quizzes, exams, or other relevant work.

Based on your progress towards your learning goals, with evidence from your portfolio (you don't need to include items from the portfolio, but you should reference them), please propose a grade for yourself. You should justify/explain your choice of grade.