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Quote from: AntiVirus on December 08, 2008, 09:13:10 pmQuote from: Sidoh on December 08, 2008, 06:59:43 pmI'm sure it's different in CS/Math, but when I suspect there's been a mistake, I usually approach the situation as if I suspect I'm wrong. I ask the professor "so if this and this are true, wouldn't that mean that this is true? Where am I going wrong?"That's exactly what I do. I've never had a problem with a teacher getting upset if I correct them. They are usually very thankful that someone noticed a mistake. Don't forget that your professors are human and they make mistakes just like everyone else.C'mon guys, grow some balls. Don't be that shy about it. Just say straight up: "is that supposed to be [blah]?" You have to be polite but it's more important to be thrifty with time and not go through this lengthy exculpating process. The only time you should cite your reasoning is to benefit yourself, that way if you're wrong in correcting him, you'll be able to see where you went wrong.
Quote from: Sidoh on December 08, 2008, 06:59:43 pmI'm sure it's different in CS/Math, but when I suspect there's been a mistake, I usually approach the situation as if I suspect I'm wrong. I ask the professor "so if this and this are true, wouldn't that mean that this is true? Where am I going wrong?"That's exactly what I do. I've never had a problem with a teacher getting upset if I correct them. They are usually very thankful that someone noticed a mistake. Don't forget that your professors are human and they make mistakes just like everyone else.
I'm sure it's different in CS/Math, but when I suspect there's been a mistake, I usually approach the situation as if I suspect I'm wrong. I ask the professor "so if this and this are true, wouldn't that mean that this is true? Where am I going wrong?"
Maybe if I am taking a test and I think there needs to be a correction somewhere, but not when I am having a private conversation with a professor. The times I have seen/heard other students say that they always come off as cocky and the professor just gets annoyed with them.
Quote from: AntiVirus on December 08, 2008, 09:38:38 pmMaybe if I am taking a test and I think there needs to be a correction somewhere, but not when I am having a private conversation with a professor. The times I have seen/heard other students say that they always come off as cocky and the professor just gets annoyed with them.Heh, my best friend got yelled at by one of our nicest teachers for saying he was wrong. It was hilarious.
My digital systems professor encourages the students to point out mistakes on his powerpoints, for every mistake we find, he'll add 1 extra point to their next exam grade
I dont need the points.She is a young teacher (completed her PhD over the summer at University of Denver, walks this Saturday), and I want her to become a more effective teacher.
I think Craz3d has a crush on this professor.
On a sidenote, I revise what I originally said -- don't even bother trying to correct her. The way you argue, you're more likely to convince her that she's actually right.
OOoooh, way to attack me personally out of no where.
Quote from: iago on December 10, 2008, 07:32:48 pmOn a sidenote, I revise what I originally said -- don't even bother trying to correct her. The way you argue, you're more likely to convince her that she's actually right. OOoooh, way to attack me personally out of no where.I'm glad you're such an upstanding person with great moral character.
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Quote from: CrAz3D on June 30, 2008, 10:38:22 amI'd bet that you're currently bloated like a water ballon on a hot summer's day.That analogy doesn't even make sense. Why would a water balloon be especially bloated on a hot summer's day? For your sake, I hope there wasn't too much logic testing on your LSAT.
I'd bet that you're currently bloated like a water ballon on a hot summer's day.
Quote from: CrAz3D on December 10, 2008, 07:37:52 pmQuote from: iago on December 10, 2008, 07:32:48 pmOn a sidenote, I revise what I originally said -- don't even bother trying to correct her. The way you argue, you're more likely to convince her that she's actually right. OOoooh, way to attack me personally out of no where.I'm glad you're such an upstanding person with great moral character.Hahaha. It was a joke. Uncalled for and unnecessary, but I still lol'd. I don't get upset when people call me the anti-poon virgin that can't get laid.