For each chapter,a list of
questions to guide us through the important concepts of each chapter, as well as sections for each chapter
wherein you will find the answers to these
very questions are presented.
It is important to read over the sections provided before formulating answers
to the questions, as it may be necessary to draw information from different sections to answer the questions.
Formulate the answer to each question in the way that you would if you
were taking notes and trying to grasp the concepts for yourself, or as if you
were explaining them to a classmate. Do
not just use text, also use figures, diagrams, drawings, equations, as I do
when I am giving notes on the board. Make sure to provide labelled diagrams when necessary.
An example of an answer to an active-learning or a portfolio question is given below.
The goal when answering the questions is to demonstrate that you
understand the material and are able to explain it in a comprehensible manner.
For each chapter, these questions will be assigned as
homework and are to be done individually. Sketch out a comprehensive answer
to these questions before the active-learning classroom session.
In the active-learning classroom, we will review and discuss
these questions to make sure the concepts are understood.
It is important to note
that if your homework questions have not been answered in a comprehensive
manner, these questions will have to be completed as part of the portfolio
questions.
Portfolio questions (completed individually)
The
questions that we did not have time to complete as part of the
active-learning session, as well as the questions designated for the
portfolio are to be completed individually as part of the
portfolio.
Example of a answer to an active-learning or a portfolio question
