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Your learning outcomes will depend on the learning path you choose.
In this module, I will use the so-called "specifications grading". This approach relies on satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading of assignments. Your final letter grade depends on the assignment bundle you chose to complete satisfactorily.
Assignment bundles are tied to learning outcomes. Assignment bundles for higher grades align with higher learning outcomes or more problem-solving within a learning outcome. It is up to you to determine what grade you want to earn and work towards.
The advantage of specs grading over traditional grading is that a) you know exactly what learning objectives you have achieved at the end of the module and b) you can choose your path through this module depending on the learning outcomes you'd like to meet and the grade you want to earn.
Specs grading is inspired by adult-based learning theory that holds that adults learn best in a challenging learning environment that allows for mistakes and offers choices.
You can choose your learning path and grade by choosing between the different assignment bundles.
I will provide you with specifications of what counts as "satisfactory" for each type of assignment at the beginning of the course.
You will receive 5 tokens you can use to either submit an assignment one week late or to re-submit an assignment that has received an "unsatisfactory". You can use a maximum of 2 tokens on a single assignment. Tokens cannot be used for the quizzes, but you have two attempts at each quiz.
For a D grade, you will need to earn a "satisfactory" for each of these assignments:
- 8 short quizzes (MCQs)
- Three forum posts reflecting on your learning
Learning outcomes for the D-path:
If you complete the module with a D, you should be able to
- Identify valid and invalid arguments
- Recognise correct translations of sentences and arguments from ordinary language into the language of propositional logic or quantificational logic - and vice versa
- Reflect on your learning
For a C grade, you will need to earn a "satisfactory" for each of the following assignments:
- 8 short quizzes (MCQs)
- Three forum posts reflecting on your learning
- Constructing and interpreting 2x2 easy truth tables
- 2x2 easy translations from ordinary language into the language of propositional logic and quantificational logic (2 propositional, 2 quantificational)
Learning outcomes for the C-path:
If you complete the module with a C, you should be able to
- Identify valid and invalid arguments
- Recognise correct translations of sentences and arguments from ordinary language into the language of propositional logic or quantificational logic - and vice versa
- Construct and interpret easy truth tables to determine the validity or invalidity of deductive arguments and logical properties (e.g. consistency or contradiction) of complex sentences
- Translate easy sentences and arguments from ordinary language into the language of propositional logic or quantificational logic
- Reflect on your learning
For a B grade, you will need to earn a "satisfactory" for each of the following assignments:
- 8 short quizzes (MCQs)
- Three forum posts reflecting on your learning
- Constructing and interpreting 2x2 easy truth tables (2 validity, 2 logical property of sentence/s) and 2x2 advanced truth tables (2 validity, 2 logical property of sentence/s)
- 2x2 easy translations from ordinary language into the language of propositional logic and quantificational logic (2 propositional, 2 quantificational), and 2x2 advanced translations from ordinary language into the language of propositional logic and quantificational logic (2 propositional, 2 quantificational)
Learning outcomes for the B-path:
If you complete the module with a B, you should be able to
- Identify valid and invalid arguments
- Recognise correct translations of sentences and arguments from ordinary language into the language of propositional logic or quantificational logic - and vice versa
- Construct and interpret truth tables to determine the validity or invalidity of deductive arguments and logical properties (e.g. consistency or contradiction) of complex sentences
- Translate sentences and arguments from ordinary language into the language of propositional logic or quantificational logic
Reflect on your learning
For an A grade, you will need to earn a "satisfactory" in each of these assignments:
- 8 short quizzes (MCQs)
- Three forum posts reflecting on your learning
- Constructing and interpreting 2x2 easy truth tables (2 validity, 2 logical property of sentence/s) and 2x2 advanced truth tables (2 validity, 2 logical property of sentence/s)
- 2x2 easy translations from ordinary language into the language of propositional logic and quantificational logic (2 propositional, 2 quantificational), and 2x2 advanced translations from ordinary language into the language of propositional logic and quantificational logic (2 propositional, 2 quantificational)
- Creating a self-assessment test (10 questions) with solutions for your classmates; collaboration possible
Learning outcomes for the A-path:
If you complete the module with an A, you should be able to
- Identify valid and invalid arguments
- Recognise correct translations of sentences and arguments from ordinary language into the language of propositional logic or quantificational logic - and vice versa
- Construct and interpret truth tables to determine the validity or invalidity of deductive arguments and logical properties (e.g. consistency or contradiction) of complex sentences
- Translate sentences and arguments from ordinary language into the language of propositional logic or quantificational logic
- Explain basic logical terms and methods
- Reflect on your learning
There are several deadlines throughout the trimester for the quizzes and other assignments.
- logical concepts such as validity and soundness
- propositional logic
- the truth table method
- quantificational logic
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Tutorial | 7 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 98 |
Total | 125 |
None
Learning Exclusions:None
Learning Recommendations:Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Please see the section "Learning Outcomes" | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 100 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
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