[Logistics and Policies] [Homework Guide] [Reviewing Guide]

Students will prepare solutions homework assignments and conduct peer reviews of other students' solutions.

Weekly Peer Grading schedule

Homework Assigned	Preceding Wednesday @ midnight
Homework Due	Wednesday @ 8pm
Peer reviews Due	Friday @ 8pm
Grades published	Following Monday @ noon
Appeals due	Following Friday @ 8pm

Homework Problems and Submission Grading

Algorithms is about communicating the idea of the algorithm and its correctness. Attempt to convey the information as accurately and succinctly as possible.

Remember that your peers will be reading your algorithm and they need to be able to easily and quickly understand the idea behind your algorithm and its correctness. When you write your solutions to the homework problems, make them exactly the solutions that you would want to review.

Grading Logistics:

Sometimes your homework will be graded automatically by a (somewhat) complex algorithm that takes into account the TA reviews, peer reviews, and how accurate your peers are at reviewing.
You can choose to accept the automatic grade and receive a 5% bonus on the grade (which is automatically included).
You can choose to appeal the automatic grade and will receive a TA grade (with no bonus). No reason needs to be given for the appeal.
Sometimes your homework will be graded by a TA. No appeals are allowed for these TA grades, but you still receive the 5% bonus.
Explanations of your submission grades are available in the Peer Grading app.

Peer Reviewing and Review Grading

Full instructions for peer reviewing are described on the Grading Rubric and Scoring Guide. Peer reviews score submissions on a scale between 0 and 10 according to various criteria and provide textual feedback that both (a) justifies the scores by pointing out errors and (b) gives constructive recommendations for improving the solution. All freeform feedback is expected to be collegial.

To produce the highest quality peer reviews it is recommended that you read the solutions provided. Note importantly that students' answers may vary from the solutions and still receive full credit.

Grading Logistics:

For each assigned problem, you will be assigned three peer reviews.
One of your three peer reviews will be graded by the TA.
The TA will evaluate both the numerical scores and your written feedback for accuracy and appropriateness.
Peer review grades cannot be appealed.
Explanations of your review grades are available in the Peer Grading app.