Fourth Year Information

Updated On: Jan 04, 2020

The "LITTLE" big kids...
are here to play

As Fourth Year Apprentices...you aren't yet ready to hang with the big dogs, but you're far from sitting on the porch! This year is going to blow your mind with things like Boolean Algebra,PLCs, Building Automation, "THE PICNIC", Motors, Motor Calculations and so soooooo much more! Take a deep breath, those before you made it through with no life threatening injuries, simply scrapes and bruises.

FOURTH YEAR HINTS AND FAQ

Be sure to check out the Syllabus link below in case you lose the one you got at the beginning of the year.
ibewhourpower.com website...CHECK IT OUT! We will be discussing it.

HOMEWORK

Here are some guidelines on homework, especially those workbooks with math components like DC Theory and Code Calculations.

1. Problem write-ups are your permanent record of your understanding of the material covered. You DO NOT get any tests to keep but you do get your lesson materials for future reference.

2. Solutions should be clearly and logically presented. This means that:

Your method should always be clear. It should be easy to figure out what your are doing and why.
Use a lot of space.
Equations should usually be accompanied by prose. Before plunging into algebra, state what it is you are solving for. If there are any non-obvious steps in a calculation, explain them.
Write equations in a logical order.
Remember: FORMULA, SUBSTITUTE, SOLVE, LABEL.
Use pencil. Rarely do apprentices get 100% of the lesson questions correct the first try.

3. Solutions should stand on their own and should be understandable to someone who hasn't read the problem. This means at times that you should paraphrase the question before writing your response. Use pencil.

4. We will not give numerical grades on HW assignments. Instead, we will check for an honest effort at completion. We are mainly interested in thoughtfully attacked the problem and wrote it up in a clear and coherent way.

5. Few minor requests.....

USE PENCIL
Limit the amount of loose paper you turn in.
Put your name on ALL your books
Do your homework a little at a time rather than cramming into the weekend before school!!

More Information:
Blended Learning Site
Additional Resources

FOURTH YEAR HINTS AND FAQ

Be sure to check out the Syllabus link below in case you lose the one you got at the beginning of the year.

ibewhourpower.com website...CHECK IT OUT! We will be discussing it.

HOMEWORK

Here are some guidelines on homework, especially those workbooks with math components like DC Theory and Code Calculations.

1. Problem write-ups are your permanent record of your understanding of the material covered. You DO NOT get any tests to keep but you do get your lesson materials for future reference. 2. Solutions should be clearly and logically presented. This means that:

Your method should always be clear. It should be easy to figure out what your are doing and why.

Use a lot of space.

Equations should usually be accompanied by prose. Before plunging into algebra, state what it is you are solving for. If there are any non-obvious steps in a calculation, explain them.

Write equations in a logical order.

Remember: FORMULA, SUBSTITUTE, SOLVE, LABEL.

Use pencil. Rarely do apprentices get 100% of the lesson questions correct the first try.

3. Solutions should stand on their own and should be understandable to someone who hasn't read the problem. This means at times that you should paraphrase the question before writing your response. Use pencil.

4. We will not give numerical grades on HW assignments. Instead, we will check for an honest effort at completion. We are mainly interested in thoughtfully attacked the problem and wrote it up in a clear and coherent way.

5. Few minor requests.....

USE PENCIL

Limit the amount of loose paper you turn in.

Put your name on ALL your books

Do your homework a little at a time rather than cramming into the weekend before school!!

1. Problem write-ups are your permanent record of your understanding of the material covered. You DO NOT get any tests to keep but you do get your lesson materials for future reference.

2. Solutions should be clearly and logically presented. This means that: