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> for me, the assignments were a distraction from learning. How? I can vaguely see it if the assignments were truly out of step with the material, but I canno
by ykonstant 1y ago
> for me, the assignments were a distraction from learning.
How? I can vaguely see it if the assignments were truly out of step with the material, but I cannot understand how relevant assignments are a distraction. In mathematics, and in all CS courses I have taught, assignments are at the core of what you are learning, and the best feedback (to yourself and your teacher) that you have a working knowledge of the material.
- goodcanadian 1y agoIf I already understood the material, assignments became busywork that took time away from learning other things. I was not there for grades; I was there to learn. For this reason, I rarely did the assignments and I willingly took the hit to my grade. It is important to understand that not everybody learns in the same way. I have no problem with assignments as a method of learning. I have a problem with being "forced" to do them when I don't find them terribly helpful.