Applied Calculus I
MTH 261-005N
Annandale Campus
Northern Virginia Community College
Dr. Don Goral
Exam 1 Guidelines
Date: Thursday, 09/23/21
Time: about 1 hour
Graphing calculator required.
Show all work clearly..
Put a box around each answer and important intermediate result, where appropriate.
10-20 problems
10 points per problem. Partial credit given. Score scaled to 100.
No scratch paper.
You will write your answers on the test paper provided. The amount of space given for each problem is a guide to how long your answer should be. I work out each problem and then add some space for you. If you need extra space, write on the back of the page, telling me that you are doing so.
Types of problems
1. Routine calculations
2. Application problems
3. Short essay questions.
Criteria for essay questions
1. Is what you say true?
2. Is your answer relevant to the question?
3. Does your answer show understanding of the topic?
Note
Your answer to an essay question should require no more than a few sentences.
Textbook sections covered
to be announced
General Comments:
Page revised 05/28/21
Contact Dr. Goral at dgoral@nvcc.edu