First week of MST124 over

Unit 1 (algebra) was just revision for me, and it was for a lot of other students it seemed, so I submitted iCMA41 relatively early and scored 100%, I think. The instant feedback that I received suggested that I did, although the mark hasn't been recorded on the system yet. One advantage of these computer marked assignments is the instant feedback that they give. No need for an overworked disillusioned Associate Lecturer to pay lip service to an incomprehensible mark scheme and give you a semi-random score depending on a combination of tiredness and mood swing status. Roll on the next one, iCMA42, which doesn't have to be submitted until 14th April.

I also had two tutorials last week. The first was an introduction from my tutor, the one who marks my work. It went OK. There was only 3 of us there (out of a potential 20 or so) which I thought was a poor showing but 1pm on a Saturday afternoon wasn't the best time to be honest. It was just a very quick look at Unit 1 algebra with a bit of audience participation, which unfortunately included myself.

The second was advertised as an introduction to Unit 1 algebra, but the first part was more of an introduction to the OU in general. It wasn't particularly useful to me personally, but I wasn't the intended audience really. The two tutors who took this session were both very good, and I would happily attend another tutorial delivered by either in the future. There were over 70 punters attending this introductory session, which is a lot more than I'm used to.