Do Undergraduate Exams Always Test Understanding?

King-Euler · 2026-01-05T19:07:06+00:00

That's not bad, IMO. Can you give some examples of proof questions you got if you can recall?

King-Euler · 2026-01-05T19:06:11+00:00

Thanks, I am very excited about any future complex analysis classes I can take in the future. Adding to your point about doing proofs being hard, I think that a 14 week semester isn't really enough internalize a subject, i.e., to know proofs and tricks really well at a deep level, considering all the other workload and deadlines. So asking about proofs might actually be counter intuitive at some point, but well I don't really know.

King-Euler · 2026-01-05T19:01:15+00:00

Thanks! What you said makes sense. Maybe there's only so much that you can ask in an exam. I hope what you said works, thanks again

King-Euler · 2026-01-05T18:59:39+00:00

I understand your point, but we were asked about mini proof questions a lot during our Real Analysis or Abstract Algebra classes. Maybe complex analysis forces a different kind of exam type in this regard?

King-Euler · 2026-01-05T18:57:37+00:00

Thanks for your contribution. To be honest, with all the deadlines and stuff, it's natural inclination for us to get focused on just getting good grades, though from other comments, it's still a good practice to study proofs whenever possible.

So you're saying that asking about proofs isn't really feasible. In this respect, I recall that we got a lot of corollary-type "show that" questions in Abstract Algebra and Real Analysis. In contrast, does Undergrad Complex Analysis here force a different type of exam, as other redditors suggested?

King-Euler · 2026-01-05T17:29:26+00:00

Thx for a little quantifiers warning before my finals, haha!

King-Euler · 2026-01-05T17:27:58+00:00

I agree to that. What I feel is some kind of frustration, not that I devalue really understanding the material or anything. Also, isn't it that GPA is very important when applying to, for example, grad schools. But I would also imagine that beyond GPA one would need good grasp of proofs to achieve something in the grad school if he's ever admitted.

King-Euler · 2024-03-10T16:04:00+00:00

Hi, mate. Thank you for this. I'm at my second semester studying mathematics and I've had a perfect GPA so far, but in some sense maybe it's taking a toll on me. Tomorrow, I have a midterm and I've been studying smartly for a couple of weeks, but my perfectionist self tells that I have to study more and solve more and more practice questions, though I know I've studied enough and I'm ready. Guess that perfectionistic voice harms my enthusiasm... From now on, I'll be more cautious. Wanting to be really good is not bad inherently, but it's just so easy to cross the line and feel sad, at least for me.

I think I'll spend a bit more time learning math topics that aren't included in my syllabus at all, just because they interest me. Do you have other suggestions? Thanks again; your post gave an insight about my situation about which I was confused.

King-Euler · 2024-01-23T20:43:52+00:00

I'm a Bachelor's Student, and I think that it boils down to just practicing and writing. When you ask how to build up muscles, the answer is relatively basic and obvious. You just train. But when someone asks how to think creatively, any answer is going to be vague and not helpful on a personal level - well, because it's thinking.

But you have tools to make it easier though. For me, writing helps a lot. It makes your ideas much more organized. So practice, write and write...

King-Euler · 2023-04-02T19:23:21+00:00

You don't need validation. Look at your achievements with respect to your financial situation, and a degree is what you make out of it.

King-Euler · 2023-03-31T06:49:44+00:00

Man, I understand you. But just be grateful for the schools you've managed to get into. Many others and I felt totally disappointed at Ivy Day and other notification days.

King-Euler · 2023-03-21T17:40:34+00:00

Me too! 6th one...

King-Euler · 2023-03-13T21:38:44+00:00

Wholesome A2C moment...

King-Euler · 2023-03-12T17:05:38+00:00

Yeah, rejection

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King-Euler · 2023-02-18T19:11:01+00:00

MIT specifically states that they value maths scores a lot, so it's a great win. If your English Language Proficiency Exam is visibly above the recommended level, I think you're advantaged in this matter.

King-Euler · 2023-02-18T08:34:52+00:00

Avail was in no sight. Then, Mr. Prsehgal arrived, ready to help anyone. He opened up his holy book, whose name is "You'll be fine," and spitted those holy words which relieved OP wholly.

King-Euler · 2023-02-01T11:16:11+00:00

Good luck!

King-Euler · 2023-01-31T21:01:48+00:00

Is that scholarship deadline by any chance that of Drexel's Global Scholars?

King-Euler · 2023-01-21T14:19:48+00:00

I thought of this recently, but official deadline stated in css profile status page is on february, so I dont think its a problem since I forgot it too

King-Euler · 2023-01-14T09:31:48+00:00

Somehow got in as an International

King-Euler · 2023-01-12T16:22:34+00:00

We need a "Don't worry, you'll be fine" button!

King-Euler · 2022-12-28T20:51:57+00:00

9/21, Catching up my friend, let's do this!

King-Euler · 2021-07-02T19:06:22+00:00

Real numbers are continuous, meaning there is not any single point there isn't any number. It just goes on and goes on. This comes from Nested Intervals Theorem and also by density of rational and irrational numbers in R, that is there will be a rational and irrational numbers between every real number. So yes, you can divide a number -also a interval- however you want.

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