MAT 21A-A: Homework

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Logging in to WeBWorK

1. Visit http://webwork.math.ucdavis.edu
2. Click on our class: Math 21A, Section A01-A04.
3. Your username is your UC Davis MailID, which may be different from your UC Davis LoginID. Your MailID is the part of your UCD email address that comes before "@ucdavis.edu" and is usually your first and middle initials followed by your last name.
4. Your initial password is NOT your UC Davis password; for now it is your 9-digit student ID number.
5. Once you have logged in, you will arrive at the home screen. Click on "Password/Email" at the left, and change your password to something you will remember.
6. View homework assignments by clicking on "Homework Sets" at the left. Click on "Homework1" to open it.
   • Notice that you can now see how many times you have attempted each problem, how many attempts you have remaining, the point values, and your score thus far.
   • Also notice the "Email Instructor" button. Use this button if you are having technical problems, e.g., problems with WeBWorK or typos in the assignment. For math content problems, such as understanding the problem, please send a separate email from your UC Davis account with 21A in the subject or go to office hours.
   • ALWAYS preview your answer. If you accidentally type your answer wrong, this will catch it and you will notice that what you entered is not what you really wanted to submit.
   • Notice that when you preview your answer, it says, "PREVIEW ONLY -- ANSWERS NOT RECORDED". You have to click "Submit Answers" to get credit for the problem. Or adjust your solution and click "Preview Answers" again to check the input.
7. Questions? Email your TA.

Homework Assignments

• Homework 1: due Tuesday, September 29 at 3 PM
  • This assignment is just about getting used to WeBWorK, but it does count for points.
  • Unlimited tries per problem!
• Homework 2: due Friday, October 2 at 3 PM
  • This assignment covers Chapter 1 and sections 2.1-2.2.
  • Only 5 tries per problem.
• Homework 3: due Thursday, October 8 at 3 PM
  • This assignment covers sections 2.3-2.4.
  • Only 4 tries per problem.
  • ALSO do the 4 problems here and turn them in during Tuesday's discussion section.
    • Solutions to the written problems, and a higher-quality version of the same
• Homework 4: due Tuesday, October 13 at 3 PM
  • This assignment covers section 2.5.
  • Only 4 tries per problem.
• Homework 5: due Thursday, October 15 at 3 PM
  • This assignment covers sections 2.6 and 2.7.
  • 4 tries for most problems, only 1 try for the others.
• Homework 6: Due Wednesday, October 21 at 11:59 PM
  • This assignment covers sections 2.7 and 3.1.
  • 4 tries for most problems, only 1 for one of them.
  • When calculating derivatives, do use limits (as in section 2.7) rather than derivative formulas.
• Homework 7: Due Wednesday, October 28 at 3 PM
  • This assignment covers sections 3.2 and 3.3.
  • 4 tries for each problem.
  • Don't forget to use the "Preview Answers" button!
• Homework 8: Due Monday, November 2 at 3 PM
  • This assignment covers sections 3.4 and 3.5.
  • 3 tries for each problem.
  • Don't forget to use the "Preview Answers" button!
• Homework 9: Due Friday, November 6 at 3 PM
  • This assignment covers sections 3.5-3.8.
  • 3 tries for each problem.
  • Don't forget to use the "Preview Answers" button!
• Homework 10: Due Thursday, November 12 at 3 PM
  • This assignment covers section 3.9.
  • 3 tries for each problem.
  • Don't forget to use the "Preview Answers" button!
• Homework 11: Due Monday, November 16 at 3 PM
  • This assignment covers section 3.9.
  • 3 tries for each problem.
  • Don't forget to use the "Preview Answers" button!
• Homework 12: Due Friday, November 20 at 3 PM
  • This assignment covers sections 3.10 and 4.1.
  • 3 tries for each problem.
• Homework 13: Due Monday, November 23 at 10 PM
  • This assignment covers section 4.3.
  • 3 tries for each problem.
• Homework 14: Due Wednesday, November 25 at 10 PM
  • This assignment covers section 4.4.
  • 6 tries for most problems, only 2 tries for two of them.
• Homework 15: Due Tuesday, December 1 at 3 PM
  • This assignment covers section 4.2.
  • Only 1 attempt!
• Homework 16: Due Wednesday, December 2 at 3 PM
  • This assignment covers section 4.2.
  • 3 tries for most problems, only 2 tries for one of them.
• Homework 17: Due Saturday, December 5 at 5 PM
  • This assignment covers sections 4.5 and 4.6.
  • 3-4 tries for most problems, 6 tries for one of them.