Math 300 Homework
First Assignment: Read the class polices and syllabus then send me an e-mail telling me that you have done this and
indicating when I can expect to see you drop by the office.
First Test March 10
Second test May 7. Problem session at Dr. S's May 3 7 pm until...
Look at these puzzles.
Board Work (by group)
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- 5.1.2-1, 5.1.2-4,5.1.3, 5.1.4<>, 5.1.14&15-1, 5.1.14&15-5<>
- 5.2.2-1, 5.2.2-4, 5.2.4-1, 5.2.4-4<>5.3.6-3(groupex)<>5.4.4upper left, 5.4.4 upper right
- Chapter 5 problems: 2a, 6<>12, 13, 17,18<>
- 6.1.4-1, 6.6.2-3, 6.2.3, 6.2.12-1<>6.2.14, 6.2.20-2, 6.3.2, 6.3.3-1<>
- Fabulous Trio
- 5.1.2-2, 5.1.2-5, 5.1.6<>, 5.1.14&15-3, 5.1.15-4<>
- 5.2.2-3, 5.2.4-2, 5.3.3<>5.3.6-1(groupex)<>5.3.5, 5.4.4 lower left
- Chapter 5 problems: 2c,<> 5, 15, 16 beware of typo<>
- 6.1.4-2, 6.2.2-1, 6.2.12-2<>6.2.18, 6.3.3-2, 6.5.4<>
- Team Purple Parrots
- 5.1.2-3, 5.1.2-6, 5.1.9<>, 5.1.14&15-2, 5.1.14-4<>
- 5.2.2-2, 5.2.4-3, 5.3.2<>5.3.6-2(groupex)<>5.4.4 lower right
- Chapter 5 problems: 2b, 7<> 8, 14, 19<>
- 6.6.2-2, 6.2.5, 6.6.12-3<>6.2.20-1, 6.3.3-3, 6.3.4<>
- For Anyone
- 4.4.11-2, double credit (it you do the proof yourself and do not use the web or other sources): 4.4.28 HINT, PROCEED BY INDUCTION ON e
- 5.1.11
- 5.2.6, 5.2.7, 5.2.10
- 5.4.7, 5.4.8, 5.4.11
- Chapter 5 problems: 2d, 10
- 6.1.3, 6.2.1
- For Everyone
- 5.1.10, 5.1.12
- 5.3.4
- 6.1.2
Written Work(for all)
Due Tuesday 5/12: Pick one proof you have written this semester that you understand and
type it up formally. Add an introduction and a conclusion indicating your understanding of the proof and putting it in context - so that you have a portfolio-worthy product you could show potential employers.
Due Thursday April 30: 5.3.12, 5.4.6, 5.4.10
Also Due Thursday April 23 Read The Mathematician's Lament and write a commentary in response.
Due Thursday April 23: Chapter 5 problems 1, 3 and 4. Ch 4 Problem 12
Due Thursday April 9: 4.4.13, 4.4.20, ch4 problems 1, 12(delayed include with next assignment), 17
Due Thursday April 2: 4.3.17, 4.3.20, 4.3.21
Due Friday 3/27: 4.3.12, 4.3.14
Due Tuesday 3/3: 3.1.1, 3.2.6, 3.3.2, 4.2.10
Due Thursday 2/19: 2.5.5-1, 2.5.6, 2.5.5-2, Make a preliminary attempt at 2.5.7
Due Thursday 2/12: Read the questions to ponder at the end of chapter 1 and write responses to 2 and 3.
2.3.15
Due Thursday 2/5: Exercise 1.3.3, 1.5.3, 1.6.2, 1.7.5 and problem 1.8.7; 1.11.2, 1.12.1, 1.13.3-3, 1.13.4, 1.14.1
Due Thursday 1/29:
Write a response: After reading the introductory chapter (Chapter 0) in the text, why do you think
that the instructor chose this book for this course and this audience?
