As usual the latest jsd post is full of good insight and advise. But in
this case it misses the mark by a bit. Or perhaps one should say it hits
perfectly a different mark.
The mark under discussion is the end-of-chapter homework problems of many
text books. These problems are usually designed to provide students with
needed practice with concepts just covered to help imprint them. They are not
designed to integrate all subject matter concepts studied. Those types of
more general and inclusive problems are more appropriate (indeed necessary)
on final exams and employment interviews.
As one who has and is writing homework problems, it is hard enough to
write correct, clear, and relevant restricted concept ones.
Alex. F. Burr
In a message dated 4/11/2012 12:36:10 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
jsd@av8n.com writes: