What This Document Is
This is a closed-book, in-term examination for Calculus II (Math 128) at Washington University in St. Louis, administered in Fall 2007. It assesses understanding of core concepts covered in the course up to September 26th. The exam format includes both multiple-choice questions and problems requiring detailed, hand-graded solutions, allowing for partial credit. The focus is on applying calculus principles to solve problems relevant to the life, social, and managerial sciences.
Why This Document Matters
This resource is invaluable for students currently enrolled in or preparing for Calculus II. It’s particularly useful for those seeking to gauge the typical exam style, question formats, and difficulty level employed by instructors at Washington University in St. Louis. Reviewing this exam structure can help you identify areas where your understanding needs strengthening and refine your test-taking strategies. It’s best utilized *after* completing relevant coursework and practice problems, as a final check of preparedness.
Common Limitations or Challenges
Please note that this document represents a *past* exam. While indicative of the course’s general assessment approach, the specific topics and problem types may vary in future evaluations. This preview does not include the solutions, detailed explanations, or step-by-step workings for any of the problems presented. It is designed to give you a sense of the exam’s scope and format, not to provide answers.
What This Document Provides
* A complete listing of the exam questions, covering a range of Calculus II topics.
* Multiple-choice questions with a selection of potential answers, showcasing the style of questioning.
* Problems requiring more extensive solutions, indicating the level of analytical skill expected.
* Applications of calculus concepts to real-world scenarios, such as pollutant discharge rates and consumer surplus.
* Questions involving partial derivatives and optimization techniques.
* Problems related to volumes of revolution and curve analysis.
* An overview of the weighting scheme for different question types (multiple choice vs. hand-graded).
