On average, the homework assignments take about 2-3 hours. I usually can't seem to answer all of the questions on my own, but by working with others we can talk about what works and what doesn't work and can usually come up with at least a general idea of how to attack the problems. I often feel very confused though. I think I am just not very good at knowing where to start with proofs and I have a hard time understanding what the questions seem to be looking for on my own.
I feel like I understand more from lecture than I do from the readings, but maybe that is because I have done the readings before I go to class, so I have a good idea about what will be covered, so I know what questions I am already trying to understand before lecture starts. I feel that the readings help me prepare for lecture and lecture helps me prepare for the homework. I think so far in this class, lecture and homework has contributed most to my learning. I can focus and learn what is covered in lectures. But I feel that the homework helps me really apply what I have learned to test whether or not I am really understanding.
As far as making my learning more effective, I feel like if I study more as I go I will be able to refer back to previous material and know what theorems, definitions, or other things will help me as I am attempting a proof instead of having to flip through each section of the book to see what will be useful. I think I need to be better about memorizing things as I go instead of cramming it all in before the test. I also learn very well from examples, so I really appreciate all of the examples that we can see in class that will be beneficial for our understanding of the concepts presented.
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