Q: I feel I know the material very well. But I got such a poor grade...

A: This is not a question. This is a statement.

Q: I feel I know the material very well. How come I got such a poor grade?

A: Right now I am developing a system which will analyze your feelings and assign the grades accordingly. While the system is in the works, I will continue to assign grades according to your exam performance.

Q: I got 53/100, 34/100 and 47/100 on the midterms. How many points must I get on the final to pass the course?

A: The grade components and all relevant percentages are given in the first-day handout (available online). If you are still unable to calculate the answer to your question, there is little chance you will be able to pass a Math course.

Q: What is your favourite movie episode?

Well, no one has actually asked me this, but I will answer anyway

A: It is the Gandalf vs Balrog in the Lord of the Rings. I am often tempted to come into class, stand tall, with a white-board marker in my raised hands, and scream: "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!".

Q: What type of questions will come up on the final?

A: Only one thing is certain: there will be a problem about Cheburashka: