Cheat sheet?

[Fo Sing Renno]

I remember last term they were allowed cheat sheets. It seems this term
that policy has been changed. Am I to believe that the midterm won't
require any crazy memorizations then?

Thanks

[Alexander Smith]

I would not recommend memorizing anything crazy for this exam; you'll do
much better if you memorize sensible things instead.

Ok, seriously: your professors are not trying to fail you, but you are
expected to remember reasonable things from the course material. This
means you should understand the various data structures and algorithms
you've learned - how they work, their basic properties, etc. Previous-year
midterms are posted on the webpage. They will give you an example of what
sorts of questions to expect. If you're not sure whether you might need
something, you should ask your professor in class.

Alexander

Post by Fo Sing Renno
I remember last term they were allowed cheat sheets. It seems this term
that policy has been changed. Am I to believe that the midterm won't
require any crazy memorizations then?
Thanks

[Sherman]

But arent those things that you would normally record on an aid sheet to
help u recall so u dont need to try thinking hard and remembering as much
when u are writing the midterm, which would certainly be more
time-consuming? so doesnt that imply the last term students have a bit of an
advantage over us?

Sherman

Post by Alexander Smith
I would not recommend memorizing anything crazy for this exam; you'll do
much better if you memorize sensible things instead.
Ok, seriously: your professors are not trying to fail you, but you are
expected to remember reasonable things from the course material. This
means you should understand the various data structures and algorithms
you've learned - how they work, their basic properties, etc. Previous-year
midterms are posted on the webpage. They will give you an example of what
sorts of questions to expect. If you're not sure whether you might need
something, you should ask your professor in class.
Alexander

Post by Fo Sing Renno
I remember last term they were allowed cheat sheets. It seems this term
that policy has been changed. Am I to believe that the midterm won't
require any crazy memorizations then?
Thanks

[Alexander Smith]

I'm afraid I don't have the answers to these questions, or the ability to
influence the format of the midterm or exam. If you are dissatisfied with
aspects of course policy, you should take these issues up with your
instructor.

Alexander

Post by Sherman
But arent those things that you would normally record on an aid sheet to
help u recall so u dont need to try thinking hard and remembering as much
when u are writing the midterm, which would certainly be more
time-consuming? so doesnt that imply the last term students have a bit of an
advantage over us?
Sherman

Post by Alexander Smith
I would not recommend memorizing anything crazy for this exam; you'll do
much better if you memorize sensible things instead.
Ok, seriously: your professors are not trying to fail you, but you are
expected to remember reasonable things from the course material. This
means you should understand the various data structures and algorithms
you've learned - how they work, their basic properties, etc. Previous-year
midterms are posted on the webpage. They will give you an example of what
sorts of questions to expect. If you're not sure whether you might need
something, you should ask your professor in class.
Alexander

Post by Fo Sing Renno
I remember last term they were allowed cheat sheets. It seems this term
that policy has been changed. Am I to believe that the midterm won't
require any crazy memorizations then?
Thanks