The Final Exam is a two-hour exam that is similar in format to the previous four chapter tests, just twice as long! Space will be provided with each question or problem to work out the answer. It contains two roughly equal parts, although it will not necessarily be explicitly divided into two sections. The first is similar to the previous chapter tests and covers the last section of material; that is, chapter 14. The second portion is comprehensive over the entire semester's material, including the last section.

Think of the semester being divided into five parts. The chapter 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   10	20
chapter   11	20
chapter   12	20
chapter   13	20
chapter   14	120
	200	total

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.

The best way to study for the final exam is, of course, concentrate on the last section and prepare for it like the previous chapter tests. In addition, look at the practice tests at the end of each of the assigned chapters.

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.