document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1169736>Question 1169736</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> On an exam, Julie was asked to factor:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "9z^2 + 27z + 18<BR>\n" );
document.write( "She incorrectly answers:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "9z^2 + 27z + 18<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= (3z + 6)(3z + 3)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 3(z + 2)(z + 1)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If this were an 8 point problem, how many points would you take off?<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Why?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I am not a teacher,\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "and the problem is not solved.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So we see a lack of knowledge and a lack of attention.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "She even did not try to check her solution.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I would take off from 4 to 5 points, leaving the rest for her diligence . . . \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The major part she needs to be explained is CHECKING her work.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I'd say &nbsp;\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "    \"you did a great job, &nbsp;but forgot to check yourself. &nbsp;Be more attentive next time.\r\n" );
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document.write( "     Everybody can make a mistakes, but in Math, everyone MUST know <U>HOW to check</U> himself or herself \r\n" );
document.write( "                                                                and HOW to find and fix his or her mistakes\".\r\n" );
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