A5: Math and Dates

On This Page Overview Specifications Extra Credit Grading Criteria (12) What to Turn In Overview The main points of this assignment are to: Use arithmetic in JavaScript Work with the Math object Work with the Date object ^ top Specifications In this lesson, you learned a great deal about the Date and Math objects. However, the best way to learn anything is through self exploration. Create a single Web page, any original page but name it index.html, and include in that page the following: At least 5 Date object method calls At least 5 Math object method calls If you use an external JavaScript file, you must name it index.js. Once you complete this page, test your JavaScript to ensure it works without error. Other Specifications Complete a README.txt file following the instructions for homework. Zip your files and submit the zipped archive file to WebCT as explained in the section of this document: What to Turn In. ^ top Extra Credit The following are worth extra credit points: Complete the Review Assignment for Tutorial 2 that starts on page JVS 88 of the textbook. You must follow the steps exactly and turn in all the files to make it work in your assignment zip file. (2 points) Complete Case Problem 1 of Tutorial 2 that starts on page JVS 91 of your textbook. Include the extra credit solution files in your assignment zip file. (2 points) Make certain that your README.txt file lists any extra credit attempted. Hints for the Review Assignment In the countdown() function, use some of the code from the NYClock() function: hours = (days - Math.floor(days)) * 24; minutes = (hours - Math.floor(hours)) * 60; seconds = (minutes - Math.floor(minutes)) * 60; Figure 2-38 of the textbook has an error in the "Countdown to Event" value for July 4. It shows a time of 7:00 PM rather than the 9:00 PM time it should use. Ignore the two hour figure and use the 9:00 PM time. ^ top Grading Criteria The instructor will evaluate your assignment using the following criteria. Each criteria represents a specific achievement of your assignment and has a scoring guide. The scoring guide explains the possible scores you can receive. Some scoring guides have a list of indicators. These indicators are a sign of meeting, or a symptom of not meeting, the specific criterion. Note that a single indicator may not always be reliable or appropriate in a given context. However, as a group, they show the condition of meeting the criterion. For information on grading policies, including interpretation of scores, see the course information page. Exploring the Math and Date Objects 1 point for each Date object function call (5 possible). 1 point for each Math object function call (5 possible). -2 points if there are any JavaScript errors on the page -1 point for using the wrong page name REAME.txt File 2: README.txt file submitted with specified information included 1: README.txt submitted but some information was not included 0: No README.txt submitted Extra Credit Review Assignment and Case Problem 2: Shows complete mastery of the problem. 1: Shows some understanding of the problem. 0: Not submitted, no substantial work, or has major problems Maximum Score: 12, plus extra credit ^ top What to Turn In Submit your assignment following the instructions for homework. Create a single zip file with the following: README.txt file Your single web page, named index.html, with the Date and Math function calls Any other files needed to support your single html page If you completed the Review Assignment, then all the files needed for the Review Assignment to work properly If you chose to complete the extra credit, then all the files needed for the extra credit to work correctly. You must submit all the files needed for your assignment to work properly. Do not assume that the instructors has any files. Your assignment must work as submitted. ^ top Home | WebCT | Announcements | Schedule | Room Policies | Course Info Help | FAQ's | HowTo's | Links Last Updated: November 11 2006 @14:56:22