08-03-2016, 02:50 PM
I was reading the "Beginner's Guide" on the Wiki and in the Cheap credits section I happened upon the following:
"ALEKS - Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Intro to Statistics, Business Statistics, Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (each is 3 credits) for $20/month membership - If you can finish the math classes faster, it'll be cheaper for you; these are NON proctored (use online calculators)"
My concern is the last three words "use online calculators". I'm not sure what the author meant, but this reads to me as to use one of the online calculators like wolfram alpha that does the entire calculation for you. I know we at DF are all about finding shortcuts and cheap methods, but I'm not sure we were ever about cheating (If that's what this alludes to). This has always been our stance, especially when newbies would come on asking for actual CLEP questions. It had always been our practice to shun away from that. Would someone please update the Wiki so it doesn't read like it's advocating for cheating? I know we are all better than that.
"ALEKS - Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Intro to Statistics, Business Statistics, Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (each is 3 credits) for $20/month membership - If you can finish the math classes faster, it'll be cheaper for you; these are NON proctored (use online calculators)"
My concern is the last three words "use online calculators". I'm not sure what the author meant, but this reads to me as to use one of the online calculators like wolfram alpha that does the entire calculation for you. I know we at DF are all about finding shortcuts and cheap methods, but I'm not sure we were ever about cheating (If that's what this alludes to). This has always been our stance, especially when newbies would come on asking for actual CLEP questions. It had always been our practice to shun away from that. Would someone please update the Wiki so it doesn't read like it's advocating for cheating? I know we are all better than that.
CLEPS Passed: 10 DSST Passed: 11 TECEPS: 1
PrLoko-isms
Don't waste time by trying to save time. The only sure way to complete your degree is to knock out credits quickly and efficiently.
Don't let easiness bite you in the rear. Know your endgame (where you want to be) and plan backward from there. Your education is a means to an end.
Be honest professionally, socially and academically. There are people (especially little ones) who look up to you and they're going by your example.
Be proud. Whether you're an Engineer or Fast Food worker, there is honor and dignity in hard work.
Picking on people weaker than you only proves that you are a weak person.
PrLoko-isms
Don't waste time by trying to save time. The only sure way to complete your degree is to knock out credits quickly and efficiently.
Don't let easiness bite you in the rear. Know your endgame (where you want to be) and plan backward from there. Your education is a means to an end.
Be honest professionally, socially and academically. There are people (especially little ones) who look up to you and they're going by your example.
Be proud. Whether you're an Engineer or Fast Food worker, there is honor and dignity in hard work.
Picking on people weaker than you only proves that you are a weak person.
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