I am finalizing some assessments and notes, and I realized I have a lot to complete in the remaining four teaching weeks. By the way, I haven't introduced you to the courses I teach at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. I'm the primary course owner for MAT 223 - Differential Equations 1, which I teach in the first semester. I also co-teach MSG 328 - Introduction to Modelling with another colleague in the alternate semesters.
MSG328 - One of the most enjoyable courses I've ever taught in USM.
These two courses are my favourites because their content perfectly aligns with my interest in applied mathematics. My expertise lies in this area, and I find immense satisfaction in solving application problems that connect to real-world scenarios. Even though teaching the courses focuses primarily on theoretical approaches, I thoroughly enjoy incorporating interesting applications of mathematics to real-world problems. Witnessing the 'wow' moments from my students is incredibly rewarding.
And I believe due to that, MAT223 is consistently becoming one of the most popular courses in our school. Enrollment numbers continue to grow each year, attracting students from various schools within USM. Some even choose this course as their elective. Hence, I feel a strong sense of responsibility to ensure that all my students enjoy the learning experience in my lectures and ultimately gain valuable knowledge and skills that they cannot acquire elsewhere. 😇
So, regarding my current teaching responsibilities, I need to finalize the date for Test 2 within the next few weeks. Due to the large class size, I'll likely need to schedule it as a night session to accommodate everyone's availability. I aim to conduct the test sometime in Week 14. This will give me ample time to complete the marking before the final exams begin, allowing students to receive their coursework grades before the exam.
Test 1 at DUP C. Test 2 is going to be somewhere here too.
Speaking of which, the final exam schedule is finally out, and MAT223 is set for Friday, 3-5pm. I can already anticipate potential issues that might arise. I've been dealing with cheating issues for the past two years, and resolving them often takes an extra hour after exams. With Friday traffic being prominently bad, I'm already foreseeing a hectic day. So please be calm as always, Amirah. 😇
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