physical science 100 physical science fundamentals course ...

HOMEWORK QUESTIONS / GROUP WORKDescription: You must supply written answers to the assigned questions and experiments each week.Experiment worksheets are found on the course web page: http://ps100.byu.edu. These answers shouldbe discussed with your study group during the time allocated at the end of class. Occasionally, you willbe expected to turn in assignments as a group, but most assignments should be turned in individually.Each answer should be about ½ page long.Purpose: The questions are designed to require students to think through and apply the main concepts ofthe chapters and discuss these concepts with other students. These assignments will give you anopportunity to apply some of the more difficult concepts and receive feedback from TAs in lab before youare tested on the material.Format: The answer to each question is to be written or typed on an 8½”x11" piece paper with thesection and TA’s name, along with your name and ID# on top of the page. Do NOT email assignments. Ifyou have obtained permission to work with students outside your own section, you are responsible tomake sure that your TA receives a copy of your work. Make sure you indicate your section number andyour TA’s name, otherwise you may not receive credit for your work.Grading: Homework questions will be graded on a 4 point scale. You will be graded primarily on thecorrectness and completeness of your answers. Neatness, grammar and spelling will not be explicitlyconsidered, but they can affect your grade. Graded questions can be picked up in your recitation sectionsor in the walk-in TA lab.Due Dates: You must turn your homework in to your TAs box by the deadlines listed below. In general,students with labs on Monday and Tuesday must turn their homework in by 5:00PM on Wednesday.Students with labs on Wednesday-Friday must turn their homework in by 3:00PM on Friday. No latework is accepted. We will drop the 4 lowest scores. If you find yourself in a situation that you feelwarrants special consideration, please discuss this with your instructor and TA.6