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My professor always posts solved problems on the course website but for the last chapter, he did not post any solved problems. Although we have our textbook, I think solved problems help me understand the chapters better. But now I could not understand the last chapter deeply, and I have difficulties to do assignments.

Could I ask him to post one or two solved problems? If yes, how should I ask?

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    It is almost always proper to ask. It is possible that there is no time for him to do it, but asking is a good thing. I hope he also gives you a lot of unsolved problems as well. – Buffy Aug 22 '18 at 21:03
  • why unsolved problems? – nikki Aug 22 '18 at 21:06
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    Because you learn better by solving problems with the material, not by reading solutions. Work is what changes your brain. Learning is an active sport, not a spectator sport. – Buffy Aug 22 '18 at 21:08
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    @Buffy - learning is a contact sport! You have to grapple with the problem, not just walk around with it! – Jon Custer Aug 22 '18 at 22:00
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    @JonCuster, maybe I'll disagree. Tai Chi isn't a contact sport, but a saying is that you need 10,000 repetitions of a move to truly learn and understand it. But I won't fight with you over it. ;) – Buffy Aug 22 '18 at 22:04
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Well as simple as you explained the problem in the question. start by explaining how his solved examples helped you understand X and Y ( e specific as much as you can). Then ask for solved example related to Z ( again be specific ) end with simple show of appreciation.

Good Luck!

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