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  1. Final Grade Distribution

  2. Course Statistics: I gave a 20 point curve (10%) on the final. Essentially, I did not count the minimization problem. The average on the multiple choice was 51.2% and the average on the workout was 65%. The overall average on the final (after the curve) was 65.3. The overall course average was 70.8% and the overall GPA was 2.05.

  3. Quiz #15, Wednesday, April 25, Sections 7.1, 7.2

  4. Quiz #14, Monday, April 23, Sections 5.5, 5.6

  5. Based on the results of exam 3, you should keep in mind the following (for the final):

    1. When solving for a root (zero) of a quadratic function, use the quadratic formula
    2. When solving for a root (zero) of a function other than a linear or quadratic function, use your calculator's [2nd][calc][zero] feature. Remember to enter the formula into Y1=
    3. Know when to differentiate, and when to integrate. For example, average -> integration, marginal -> differentiation.
    4. Use f' to calculate critical points, f'' to calculate inflection points. Remember endpoints, and places where f' or f'' does not exist.
    5. Use your TI83 to graph functions. It is more accurate than you are.
    6. Simplify first, then try change of variable, before proceding with integration.

  6. The third exam was composed of problems completely from the book! For exam 3A:

    1. 1 - Section 4.1 # 59
    2. 2 - Section 5.3 # 9
    3. 3 - Section 4.1 # 19
    4. 4 - Section 4.2 # 59
    5. 5 - Section 5.1 # 47
    6. 6 - Section 5.2 # 33
    7. 7 - Section 5.5 # 22
    8. 8 - Section 4.3 # 18
    9. 9 - Section 5.1 # 37
    10. 10 - Section 5.6 # 6

  7. Solutions to the previous exams (1 and 2) can be found here

  8. Exams will be passed back and solutions posted as soon as all the makeups have been given and graded.

  9. Check out Prof Allen's Quizzes and Practice Test here

  10. Exam #3 will be on Wednesday, April. 18. It will cover 4.1-4.3, and 5.1-5.6. Sample Exams can be found here.

  11. Exam #2 will be on Friday, March. 23. It will cover 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.5, and 4.1-4.2. Sample exams can be found here.

  12. Exam #1 will be on Friday, Feb. 16. It will cover 1.0-1.10 and 2.1. Sample exams can be found here.