Test Review: Very Helpful Links For Test 2 (Updated at 17:41)

Test 2 covers 1.5 - 3.4. That's a lot of ground to cover, but I think we're all capable. For those of you not present, she emphasized theorem 1.15, the definition of vertical asymptote and theorem 1.14 as being on the test. That's a certainty. I'm not looking forward to doing the long math for those initial derivative equations. So easy to loose track of a sign or variable quantity. But do not fear!

You can spend countless hours seeking patterns in functions on this website. It helps see a pattern difference when we're manipulating polynomials. It's been fun graphing the individual factored intercepts to see the cumulative behavior of polynomials. But there's no time for that today!

https://www.desmos.com/calculator

At slader you can get a detailed step by step solving of the homework problems. Caveat! This book is 9th edition, but almost all of the problem prompts are identical erratum: not very much for chapter 3! but chapter 2 is great! . I hate the textbook industry. Such a waste of space. The theorems aren't listed, but some of the logical pathways towards a solution are. It's best to compliment this with memorized theorems and writing out the simplest logical path towards a solution that works for you. Remember, what she wants from us is to clearly demonstrate our utilization of the theorems to arrive at an answer. Be sure to do so while writing out your work. For slader.com, you'll need to set up an account to have access to the full solutions. It is very helpful.

http://www.slader.com/textbook/9780547167022-larson-calculus-9th-edition/

There is always www.calcchat.com. You can get some online help, though I haven't tried it. It is the simplest and most direct method for those of you that have taken Calculus before.

http://www.calcchat.com/

For video instruction there's ProfRobBob. He gets a little less clear as the concepts require more cross pollination from previous theorems, but I think our class adequately handles that. If you have a question about theorems of concepts, ask! It will provoke us to seek an adequate answer and to acknowledge our weaknesses. ProfrobBob, his alias for Mr. Tarrou, lightens the subject up a bit as he teaches a younger crowd in person, and therefore places less emphasis on the inherited knowledge that should already be readily available for this level of math. Problems with factoring? Trig? Just hop along his channel and you'll find whatever you need. 

https://www.youtube.com/user/profrobbob

This is Fikadu's favorite online youtube teacher. He truly helped me in simplifying derivatives involving rational exponents. I suggest you try him as well,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZzSvA8zBTY

This is a good video that helped me see quickly the relationship between f(x) and f prime (x) on the graph very quickly. I think it helps understand the tables we are working through in order to arrive at a few conclusions, and quickly. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFu83NMl8lU

Good luck. I'm surprised no one has posted here yet, and that the class has been so quiet. I understand the intimidation of this course. Let's work together to keep up a great GPA so we can get to the destinations we want!