1. Know your PIN for the exam. To receive any credit for your exam, your exam must contain your PIN.
   Recall your PIN is is several locations: BlackBoard on left column menu, next to your name on the attendance sheet.
2. Think of math as developing problem solving skills, which is needed in STEM areas, rather than regurgitating known isolated math facts or problems. Thus a good way to study for the exam is to the following.
   • Make a summary sheet for the section covered on the exam
     Making a summary yourself (rather than reading one someone else made) is an excellent exam preparation.
     You probably already done this for Ch 12 (when preparing for the Ch 12 Quiz).
   • Work practice problems.
     Our MML 24sMath241 Practice - Does Not Count Towards Grade course is one place to go.
     These problems have extra help: view an example, help me solve this, unlimited attempts.
     You can sign up for this practice course for free. See BlackBoard for the course ID (and general instructions).
3. The exam tests concepts rather than how to do a particular type of problem.
   To give you an idea of what such an exam is like (in Math 142, a prereq for this course),
   linked are: sample Math 142 third exam along with the solutions.
   Problem 0 is a typical type of problem on my exams.
   Looking at an old Math 142 exam should help reduce stress.

1. The Exam is scheduled for (usual class room and time) Wed. February 28 The exam will cover concept from lectures, textbook, handouts, and homework from: Chapter 12 (section 1-6) and Chapter 13 (section 1-4). Due to this course's cumulative nature, a working knowledge of previous material from the textbook is needed.
2. The exam is closed notes and closed book; thus, no cheat sheet allowed. Calculators are needed (nor allowed).
3. Read the instructions on the exam. Full credit will be given for correctly answering the question as it was asked, with the needed justification. The question you should be asing yourself is did I follow the instructions correctly rather than what is the professor asking for.
4. The exam is a mix of:
   • problems you have, and have not, seen before
   • problems of varies difficulty levels (from easy warm-up problems to challenging problems).
   The exam is a mix of:
   • fill-in-the-blanks/boxes and multiple choice (do not need to show work)
   • short answer and/or working problems by hand (must show ALL your supporting work).
     On a problem for which you must show your supporting work:
     • a correct answer with no supporting work will receive not credit
     • the supporting work must be written in a logical fashion and clearly illustrate you understand the concepts (thus use some English words/sentences to say what you are thinking). The more you clearly indicate you understand, the more partial credit you will receive.
   The main sources of problems are (often either exact or slightly changed)
   • MML homework
   • exercises from the textbook (Student Solution Manual has solutions to the odds - see (linked) MML Help and Hints)
   • if applicable, quizzes and group work
   • examples from class
   • examples from the book
   • inspirations from the above sources
   Think of math as developing problem solving skills, which is needed in STEM areas, rather than regurgitating known isolated math facts or problems.
5. A good way to study for this exam.
   For help on navigating MML, see the (linked) MML Help and Hints, which is also posted on course homepage.
   • Review your class notes.
   • Review the class handouts (posted on course handout page).
   • Be sure you know all the definitions, formula, and results from the: class lectures and class handouts.
   • Actively work the examples in the book.
   • Review your MML homework. Learn from your mistakes as so not to make the same mistake on the exam.
   On the topics you are weak, on MML work similar "practice problems". See (linked) MML Help and Hints.
6. On MML, take some practice quizzes and test over topics covered on this exam. See (linked) MML Help and Hints.
7. During the exam, at the request of a student, I will project a clock onto the overhead screen.
8. During the exam, electronic devices (e.g.: cell phones, earbuds, smart watches) are to be turned off (if possible) and stored in a closed (e.g.: zipped, buttoned) bag (e.g.: backpack, purse). Electronic devices may not be stored in personal clothing (e.g., jacket pocket). If needed, store your electronic device(s) on the front desk during the exam.
9. During the exam: you must put your bags (e.g. backpacks) completely under your desk (so I do not trip over it), hats may not be worn (except with prior permission, e.g., medical reason), and calculators are not allowed (nor needed).
10. Come to the exam well rested.

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