Problem Sets
The weekly problem sets will be updated here.
Important!
The problem sets and solutions might contain error(s): We are trying our best to fix any as we catch them. Please always refresh for the newest version. If you still notice any, please contact us.
Weekly Problem Sets
Here are the problem sets for each week of PILOT learning.
- The problem sets will be updated before Monday each week, it is consisted of a compact and a printable version, accompanied by a passcode protected solution manual.
- We might update problem sets and solution manuals due to minor typos, so please always refresh for the latest version.
- The compact version will have all questions piled together, just like traditional PILOT sets. The printable version will have each question starting on a new page, which is more optimal if you were to print it out or doing it over a tablet.
- The solution is passcode protected to encourage attendance to PILOT sessions, ask your PILOT leader while you are attending that session.
- Additional resources would be tagged or linked in the resources’ column.
- Also check out the Resources for additional notes and practices.
| Week Number | Dates | Problem Set | Additional Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 21st - January 23rd | Compact Printable | Solutions |
| 2 | January 27th - January 30th | Compact Printable | Solutions |
| 3 | February 3rd - February 6th | Compact Printable | Solutions |
| 4 | February 10th - February 13th | Compact Printable | Solutions Review Session on 2/16 |
| 5 | February 17th - February 20th | Compact Printable | Solutions (No passcode) |
| 6 | February 24th - February 27th | Compact Printable | Solutions |
| 7 | March 3rd - March 6th | Compact Printable | Solutions |
| 8 | March 10th - March 13th | Compact Printable | Solutions |
| 🏖️ | March 17th - March 20th | Spring Break Special Set | Solutions (No passcode) |
| 9 | March 24th - March 27th | Compact Printable | Solutions Review Session on 3/29 |
| 10 | March 31st - April 3rd | Compact Printable | Solutions (No passcode) |
| 11 | April 7th - April 10th | Compact Printable | Solutions |
| 12 | April 14th - April 17th | Compact Printable | Solutions |
| 13 | April 21st - April 24th | Compact Printable | Solutions Review Session on 4/30 |
Review Session Information
For the in-class assessments, we will prepare corresponding review resources.
- The review session information will be updated approximately a week before the assessment.
- We will provide a practice set, its solutions, and a slide deck of related materials.
- If you wish to time the practice sets, each problem shall take approximately 12.5 to 15 minutes.
- The solutions will be released after the review session ends.
| Assessment | Exam Date | Review Session Time | Additional Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | February 19th | February 16th 2pm (Gilman 50) |
Practice Set Solutions Slides |
| Midterm 2 | April 2nd | March 29th 12pm (zoom) |
Practice Set Solutions Slides |
| Final | May 9th | April 30th 2pm Ames 218 |
Practice Set Solutions Slides |