Test #1 on Thursday, September 9

I am confident that my mesmeric lecture about tangent lines on Friday has inspired you to work on the 2.1 textbook homework. Remember that you should also work on reviewing for Test #1. I would recommend you do the following (in the order given) to prepare for this test:
1. skim through the test outline and highlight topics you know you need to work on
2. complete textbook homework assigned during the past two weeks from 1.2-1.5
3. attempt all problems on the sample test
4. look over notes and examples from class
5. get your questions answered - either on topics or problems you have tried
6. attempt the extra practice problems at the end of chapter 1 as needed

I want everyone to start the year with a test grade that they are pleased with. You should be aiming for work that is worthy of a "5" every day in this class. I will be available during lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday and we will review during class on Wednesday. The quality of our review time is directly proportional to your willingness to attempt review problems before class and to ask questions.

Good luck in your preparation for this test. I want you to complete this test knowing that you have done the best you can possibly do. The excuse for a low score of "I didn't really study as much as I should have for this first test" is simply not acceptable.

I am writing some of your test questions now. Check back here later in the weekend - I'll try to post some study suggestions.