Day 43, Mat128: Calculus A

• Many didn't do it (11 of you); of those who did, many appear to have copied the same solution from somewhere. Neither strategy will be very helpful when it comes final time....

• I don't mind you using resources (e.g. the solutions manual, in the calc lab); but definitely think it through on your own. Write things in your own words. Otherwise, you're training to be a monk in the 8th century....

• Just as for related rates problems, you need to draw a picture. Especially if you're going to refer to unspecified variables....

It will serve to replace a lower homework grade, if you choose to do it. It will also help you to prepare for the final, since anti-derivatives will appear on the final.

Your score will not have any numerical impact on your grade -- it's just diagnostic. Simply do your best. All the information I get back is your name (that you've taken it).

The exam will be a mix of new and old stuff. Our last exam went through 3.3, so there will be some new material from 3.4, 3.7, and 3.9.

Expect around 60% old, 40% new. And I will try to give fairly thorough coverage of the course.

Make sure that you can do your old exams. Check out the keys (key to come for the most recent exam).