MCS   118, Calculus with Precalculus Review I

Spring 2008
Suggestions for Studying


Studying for Quiz #6

The next quiz will cover  antiderivatives, integrals (both definite and indefinite), and the first fundamental theorem of calculus.  Inn particular, you should be able to:

• Find the anti-derivative of a function
• Carefully sketch the graph of a function by using information you get from the first and second derivatives
• Solve differential equations
• Solve problems involving acceleration, velocity and position
• Understand the connection between areas and definite integrals
• Approximate an area by using sums
  
• Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
  

You should also be able to

• Do basic algebra
  
• Factor polynomials
• Use your graphing calculator
• Understand functions
  

Note that you are allowed to use your calculator . You may also bring a 3x5 card of notes.

The best way to study for this exam is to work problems you haven't worked before.  Some that I would particularly recommend trying are any of the odd problems in problems 25 -55 and 61-67 of the review problems in chapter 5 (page 382-384).
Advice from your peers
When asked what advice they would give a student about to take MCS118, previous students most often responded with the following suggestions:

• Study frequently, in small doses.
• Do the homework every night.
  
• Go to class, pay attention, and ask questions.
  
• Read the text sections to be covered before and after class.
• Use office hours and tutors.