💬 Homework Defense

🎯 What is Defense?

All homework must be defended orally in a 10–15 minute discussion with the instructor or mentor.

Purpose: Verify that you genuinely understand your own solutions and can explain the reasoning behind them.

⏰ When & Where

• Scheduled: After submission deadline
• Sign-up: Posted in Telegram group
• Location: During organized hours or dedicated defense slots
• Attendance: Mandatory — missing defense = zero score

📅 Tip: Sign up early to get a convenient time slot!

🗣️ What to Expect

During the defense, you may be asked to:

1. Explain your solution to a specific problem
2. Justify particular steps in your reasoning
3. Answer “what if” variations or edge cases
4. Define mathematical terms you used
5. Solve a similar problem on the spot

💡 Key Point: The goal is to demonstrate understanding, not memorization!

📚 How to Prepare

• ✓ Review all your solutions thoroughly
• ✓ Understand why each step works (not just that it works)
• ✓ Practice explaining solutions aloud (to yourself or a friend)
• ✓ Bring a copy of your submission for reference
• ✓ Be ready to solve similar problems

⚠️ Warning: Solutions copied from others will be immediately obvious during defense!

📊 Possible Outcomes

🎓 Tips for Success

• Think first – Take a moment before answering, don’t rush
• Structure clearly – Organize your explanation logically
• Use examples – Illustrate abstract concepts with concrete cases
• Be honest – Admit uncertainty rather than guess confidently
• Listen carefully – Pay attention to follow-up questions
• Stay calm – It’s a learning experience, not an interrogation!

❓ Common Defense Questions

• “Can you explain why you used this approach?”
• “What would happen if we changed this condition?”
• “Can you define this term in your own words?”
• “How would you solve this similar problem?”
• “What’s the intuition behind this step?”

💡 Pro Tip: If you can teach the concept to someone else, you’re ready for defense!