Introduction
Completing the Lessons
Each study lesson (lessons 1–4 and 6–9), is organized in the following manner.
You will first encounter several objectives for the lesson. Look these over carefully. The objectives list the skills we hope you will gain as you complete the discussions and exercises in the lesson.
An overview will give you a sense of what to expect from the lesson, and what you will need to know and do.
Next will be the discussion for the lesson. It will provide the kinds of explanation you would generally get in a classroom lecture, so it is important for you to read the discussion carefully. At the end of each discussion section, you will find a practice sheet, where you can check your understanding of the material and practice answering the types of questions you’ll see on the exams. You should complete the practice sheets as you work through the discussion sections and before you submit your assignment. However, the practice sheets are just learning tools: they will not count toward your grade. Although you should not submit them to your instructor, if you have questions about the practice sheets, don’t hesitate to ask your instructor when you send in your assignment.
Finally, you will need to complete the two-part assignment. Part 1 is a set of 10 multiple choice questions, which you will complete in Oncourse Tests & Surveys. Part 2 is a set of 10 open-ended questions, which you will download from Oncourse Assignments. Print the document and neatly write your answers on it. Use extra paper if necessary. Then scan your pages and save the file as a PDF that you will submit to your instructor. Remember, if your instructor cannot read an answer, it will not be counted.
Each lesson also includes access to reference materials: a glossary of terms; a document of all theorems, postulates, and corollaries introduced throughout the course; and flash cards with which you can review vocabulary as you prepare for exams. Flash cards require the Adobe Flash plugin.
