Math 5A - Calculus I
Class website (under construction): http://www.mathtoearth.org/Classes/2008/Fall/Math5A
Common Question:
Can I use calculators in your class?
Answer:
No calculators that do symbol manipulation (e.g. TI-89, TI-Nspire CAS, Casio fx-300ES). The TI-86, 84, 83, TI-Nspire (blue one) or the TI-30 are fine.
Common Question:
How do I prepare for your Math 5A class before the first day of class?
Answer:
Get the text book.
Go through Chapter 1 completely.
** Review of Pre-calculus, the prerequisite for this course. You will get
** a good, succinct review of Pre-calculus and become familiar with the way
** the author writes examples, explanations, questions, and answers.
Answer the following questions from the book:
1.1: 1, 5, 6, 11, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 33, 35, 37, 43, 51, 53, 57
1.2: 12, 15, 16
1.3: 1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24 (read example 5) 31, 35, 41, 45, 51
1.6: 1, 3, 4, 5 – 13 odd, 15, 21, 22
Appendix D: 17 – 28, 45, 47, 65 – 71 odd, 68, 70, 72
4.5: Graph the following problems using pre-calc techniques: 10, 12, 14. Also graph the following rational polynomial function f (x) = (x^2 + 2x - 3)/(x^2 + x - 2) being sure to include the hole.
Math 158T - Preparation for Tutoring Mathematics
Note: For Math 158T - Preparation for Tutoring Mathematics
* Course requires
* 1) attending four 2 hour long colloquiums to be announced
* during the 3rd week which covers multiple perspectives on
* topics in mathematics. Approaches that motivate active
* learning in tutoring sessions.
* 2) participation in activities at MLC tutoring website
* 3) supervised tutoring and observation of tutoring styles in the MLC
*
* Instructor approval is needed to add Math 158T. Call 479-6159 or email
* me to discuss the possibility of adding the class.
*
* visit
http://www.mathtoearth.org/Classes/2006/Fall/Math158T/Introduction.php
