Sep 01: math, Division and Modulo

Learning Objectives

After today's class, you should be able to:

• Evaluate mathematical expressions similar to a calculator.
• Identify and justify the precedence of arithmetic operators.
• Describe the function of Python's three division operators.

Reminders

[5 min]

• Read Ch 2 – ideally:
  • 1st half before Friday
  • 2nd half before Monday
• Submit HW 2 – ideally:
  • 1 and 2 before Friday
  • 3 and 4 before Monday
• TA Hours Sunday–Thursday
• Has everyone joined Piazza?

POGIL Activity

[45 min]

• Arithmetic Expressions
  • If you are absent today, complete this activity at home
  • Bring your completed activity to class or office hours
• Optional: To learn more about POGIL, check out pogil.org

Helpful Video

Please watch this 10-minute video recorded by Dr. Sprague in Spring 2022. The video explains how to interpret the (often confusing) feedback on Gradescope. The video also walks through an in-class exercise that you might see next week.