How long have you spent on the HW assignments? Did the lecture/reading prepare you for it?
I usually spend about 1.5-2.5 hours on each assignment. The lecture is usually more helpful than the reading. I'll be honest, the blogging is a bit annoying, BUT, it is forcing me to read before the lecture, so it is a very smart strategy on your part. I guess overall I really appreciate it. I think the reading can be somewhat v--like I don't know what questions to have--and I find myself going back and reading it again when I'm working on the problems. I think this is just how mathematics is--it's hard to know what's going on until you are DOING the work.
What has contributed most to your learning in this class thus far?
The most important aspect of my learning has been doing the problems. It's thinking over them, struggling with them, sleeping on them and then asking for help from classmates that helps the most. I don't want to make the assignments sound harder than they are. But, usually there are one or two problems on an assignment that are a bit tricky and take some extra time.
What do you think would help you learn more effectively or make the class better for you?
Maybe reading a bit slower would make doing the problems a bit easier. It's difficult because I have so much to do that I always feel pressured to get the assignments/reading done as fast as possible, but this stifles learning. I feel that I learn best if I'm not rushed and am a bit more relaxed. Maybe I could achieve this by blocking out a little more time so I'm not so pressed. I think the lectures are going great. Not trying to brown-nose, but you (Dr. Jenkins) are definitely one of the better lecturers I've had in this department, which I'm really grateful for. I wouldn't change anything about the lectures.
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