• material presented in lectures
• assigned reading

The test consists of a number of short answer questions similar to those found in the homework exercises—similar to the questions and problems from the previous section tests. Space will be provided with each question or problem to write out the answer.

A calculator is needed.


The Final Exam contains two roughly equal parts, although it will not necessarily be explicitly divided into two sections. The first is similar to the previous midterm tests and covers the last section of material; that is, chapter 10. The rest is comprehensive over the entire semester's material, including the last section.

Think of the semester being divided into five parts. The four midterm tests cover the first four sections with questions over that specific material respectively with 100 points for each section. The final exam covers the last section in like manner (with 100 points), but then also covers the entire semester (with another 100 points or 20 points for each of the five sections).

The approximate balance of the final exam will thus be:

	chapter      6	20	points
	chapter      7	20
	chapter      8	20
	chapter      9	20
	chapter    10	120
		200	total

With this balance each section of the material is covered uniformly between the midterm tests and the final exam at the rate of 120 points.

Of course, since mathematics tends to build upon earlier concepts, the material of early chapters is essential to success in the rest of the material.

On the exam itself, put down what you know about each problem and explain yourself—partial credit will be given if possible and appropriate. A question left blank earns zero—something that is written down if relevant but not complete may earn a portion of the possible points.

The best way to prepare is to:

• listen in class and take notes
• read all of the assigned material
• ask questions
• complete all assigned homework

• review your graded assignments
• use the list of objectives (especially chapter 10) to determine what is expected and to "test yourself"
• review the previous midterm tests
• use the odd numbered exercises to check yourself

• get a good night's rest
• eat sufficient to be alert yet relaxed
• bring writing implements (including an eraser) and a calculator
• arrive on time!