Exam Review

Some suggestions for studying for the exam:

1) For each chapter, try to summarize all the different types of problems into just 5 questions. you can categorize by topic, but it's usually most effective to categorize by technique

2) Do go through the questions I posted below. They're organized by type (again) instead of by topic. This will give you a better idea of the types of strategies you've been employing throughout the course.

3) Don't kill yourself doing too many questions from the book. Most of you have gone above and beyond the call of duty in terms of solving. Have confidence in what you've done so far.

4) Write yourself a cheat sheet. This will be great for studying and will also be helpful when you get to Calculus (if you're going there). Of course, DON'T bring the cheat sheet into the exam. haha

​5) Rather than writing down all the questions you want me to help you solve in class, try to choose a few of those questions where method may be unclear for you. The exam will require some thinking and is not as mechanical as some of you might like. Again, I am emphasizing strategy in problem solving and mathematics.

6) Sleep the night before. If you are rested, your brain will be better prepared to solve problems and your ability to recall will also increase. In Math, it is better to prepare throughout the year and do some review practice than it is to do hours of questions the night before. Get some rest!

In summary:

- Cheat sheet with important facts

- Think about types of questions/solutions and not the content

- Relax. You can do this.

- Get a good night's sleep.