Comment by AStonesThrow

I took a series of four classes with a very rigorous instructor who would issue a massive syllabus with a load of tasks that was like a scavenger hunt.

At some point down the road, he explicitly reminded us that every task was showing an associated point value, and rather than going down in listed order or spending hours on 1-pointers, we should prioritize the best scores according to our skills and competence.

With the entire list before us, we could work at a steady pace without sweating over busywork. And he encouraged us to watch videos and explore the interesting parts.