1. Reminder: Optional assignment A small but not trivial part of the grade for this class is class participation A small but not trivial part of the grade for this class is class participation As discussed on the first day of class, students have the option of writing a self-evaluation of their class participation. As discussed on the first day of class, students have the option of writing a self-evaluation of their class participation. I can underestimate students who participate well, but not every timeI can underestimate students who participate well, but not every time

2. I am partly evaluating how engaged you are in class I am partly evaluating how engaged you are in class In the self-evaluation, In the self-evaluation, summarize when you participated or communicated with the professor outside class (if you have)summarize when you participated or communicated with the professor outside class (if you have) You may also discuss how you prepare for class You may also discuss how you prepare for class discuss the quality of your participation/ preparationdiscuss the quality of your participation/ preparation

3. Self-evaluations should not exceed one page Self-evaluations should not exceed one page Self-evaluations are due by the last day of class Self-evaluations are due by the last day of class DO NOT bring your self evaluation to the final examination DO NOT bring your self evaluation to the final examination The grading on class participation will be completed by then.The grading on class participation will be completed by then.

4. Should you write a self-evaluation? It’s probably not necessary if I’ve been calling on you once a week or so It’s probably not necessary if I’ve been calling on you once a week or so Do write a self-evaluation if Do write a self-evaluation if I’ve only called on you 2 or 3 timesI’ve only called on you 2 or 3 times You’ve prepared and raised your hand and I have not called on youYou’ve prepared and raised your hand and I have not called on you