MAC 2233 Test 1 Study Guide Fall 2014

So you want to get ready for a math test?
Excellent! There are many things you can do.
1. Know exactly what topics will be on the exam and where to find them in your text.

2. Rewrite and rework all examples in your concept papers.

3. Make a practice quiz with solutions. Choose homework questions that are from the sections you know are being tested and make up a mock exam. Be sure that you are familiar with the multiple ways a math question can be asked and that you ask it in different ways on your practice exam.

4. Take the practice exam. Time yourself. Check your answers, and note which were incorrect. Put additional practice questions on 3x5 cards and shuffle them. Be sure you can do them in any order and under a time constraint. This reduces the chance of “freezing up” on the real exam.

5. Make a “cheat sheet” of information that you wish you could bring in to the exam and be certain you know this information cold.

6. Keep a record of which topics you know thoroughly and which require more practice.

7. Come to my office hours prepared with your notes, textbook and questions.