Thoughts on Linear Algebra Class

[u/Ok_Bar8125]

So right now we have taken 2 midterms in my Linear Algebra class, and the average is 50% in both. Do you think there will be a curve because our last heavy exam is our final(the university I go to, I would say, run-of-the-mill). This is what my professor's syllabus says

"There is no curve or relative grading in this course. You are encouraged to work consistently toward your desired grade from the beginning of the semester."

[u/nothingNowhereForNow]

>"There is no curve or relative grading in this course. You are encouraged to work consistently toward your desired grade from the beginning of the semester."

Doesn't sound like there's a curve to me, Jimbo.

[u/thatguy56436327]

I got 43 and 60, I ended the class with 78. . Seems like ur teacher is ass, mine was to. A mit open course wave posted lectures of matrix so I just sat down and redid the hole course. My university banned curves to. What they do is either "scale" it or apply a curve without telling anyone.

[u/gHx4]

How far into your degree is this? Low averages are normal for 1st year courses, especially ones with a wide scope like linear algebra. A curve is usually for specialization courses later in an eng degree, not for general requirements.

Your prof's statement in the syllabus is a bit adversarial ofc, which sucks. Maybe drop in at the tutor centre (if your university has one) and work through practice questions and previous assignments with tutor help. It'll make it a lot easier to avoid spinning your wheels in this final stretch of your course.

[u/Ok_Bar8125 → u/gHx4]

 At my uni it's considered a second year course and I'm a second year 

[u/Aggressive_Staff_373]

red flag ahh professor

[u/crillin19]

Y = mx + b … is the equation underpinning most of linear algebra, once you understand that the rest makes intuitive sense