Section: Week 05: Sept. 20 | MAT 112A (Fall 2021) - Calculus I and Modeling | Davidson College

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    • Basel Elzatahry in-person help sessions:  In Chambers 2130 (starting 9/7/21) on 
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      Tuesdays 8-10p,
      Thursdays 8-10p.

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      The linked page will post tutor schedules for drop-in assistance, as well as links to schedule an appointment with a tutor. Located in the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) on the first floor of the College Library, the MSC’s drop-in hours are Sunday through Thursday, 8-11 PM, beginning Sunday, August 29. Prior to visiting for drop-in help, be sure to look at the tutor schedules to determine when an appropriate tutor for Calculus will be present. 

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Week 04: Sept. 13
Week 06: Sept. 27

Week 05: Sept. 20

  • Week 05: Sept. 20

    • #13 Due Wed 9/22, after class click this "quiz" to report self-grade

      Read 4.3.
      4.2; 43, 45.  (I don't like the 45a answer in back; a simpler form with only one H is better and makes 45b easier.)
      4.3; 11, 12, 22, 27, 33, 34, 38, 44, 51, 52.
      On 51 "explain the discrepancy" by showing that one answer can be algebraically converted into the other.

    • CrowWhelk File

    • Review #1 Friday 9/24 in class plus take home due by Monday at start of class.
      Covering material on assignments #1 through #13 (including chain rule).

      Usually three or four pages with space to work on the test.
      Notation and showing your work is important, not just answers.
      Similar to the variety of problems from the homework.
      Graphing calculator (bring one) use is unrestricted BUT:

      • Mark how calculator is used beyond simple number crunching; in particular, mark if you use calculator graph (sketch), solve or algebra (enter an algebraic expression to get simplification).
      • Limits and Derivatives must show "hand" steps and reasoning.
      • You must follow instructions, e.g. a particular problem may say:
        • use definition of the derivative (so answer or derivative rule are worthless), or
        • use quotient rule, or
        • use logarithms to solve.
      If you have extended-time accommodations or other reason why you cannot take this test in-class, contact Neidinger this week by Thursday to arrange pick-up and return.

      While in-class part is closed book, the TAKE HOME part is OPEN BOOK:  You are allowed to use of your text book and your notebook of materials of all kinds (including e-files) that you have gathered. Use of spreadsheet software will probably be necessary and you may use Desmos or other online calculator (tell me if you do).  You MAY NOT get assistance from anyone else or use the internet to research how to do a problem.  You may not reference other materials, not gathered in your personal collection before picking up the test.
    • Practice Test from a previous year File
    • Practice Test Solutions File
    • Review 1 take home F21 File
    • Review #1 -- submit Excel file here Assignment
    • Review #1 solutions File
Week 04: Sept. 13
Week 06: Sept. 27