Class Policies
When are Mr Latimer's office hours?
Thursday Y band, or by appointment.
How are problem sets graded?
Problem sets are graded for both completion AND accuracy. They will always be collaborative.
How many kids does Mr Latimer have?
I have 2 daughters (Zooey and Ashly).
When are standards retakes?
Wednesdays immediately after B band (12:50 - 1:25).
What are some ways that my CW grade can be decreased?
You will lose points for CW by not following the cell phone policy, coming to class late unexcused, "going to the bathroom" for extended periods of time, being off task during class.
What grade are Mr Latimer's advisees in?
10th
How do I retake standards?
Sign up via google form (linked on Canvas) by 4 pm on Tuesdays.
What are the grading categories for this class, and how much are each worth?
Classwork and Problem Sets (25%), Projects (25%), Standards (50%)
How many seasons of Grey's Anatomy are there?
21
What is the policy for late problem set submission?
Problem sets can be submitted up to 1 week (7 days) late for 80% credit.
My grades for each of the 4 quarters are as follows: 81 (B), 91 (A), 80 (B), 90 (A). What is my final grade for the year?
Final grade is a B. Since this is a "tie breaker scenario" the raw numeric averages is used to determine final grade (avg is 85.5).
What is the difference between “collaboration” and “splitting up the work” when working with others to solve problems?
"Collaboration" involves some level of communication/shared problem solving with others.