What This Document Is
This document is a past midterm examination for Math 128, Calculus II, at Washington University in St. Louis, administered in Spring 2009. It’s a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate a student’s understanding of key concepts covered in the course during the third term. The exam format includes a mix of multiple-choice questions and more in-depth, hand-graded problems, testing both computational skills and conceptual grasp of calculus principles.
Why This Document Matters
This resource is invaluable for students currently enrolled in or preparing for Calculus II. It’s particularly useful for understanding the *style* and *scope* of questions asked on exams at Washington University in St. Louis. Reviewing a prior exam can help you identify areas where your understanding might be weak, allowing you to focus your study efforts effectively. It’s best used as part of a broader study plan, after you’ve reviewed course notes and completed assigned homework. It’s also helpful for gauging the time management needed for the exam.
Common Limitations or Challenges
While this midterm provides a realistic assessment experience, it’s important to remember that exam content varies from year to year. This specific exam reflects the topics and emphasis of the Spring 2009 course, and may not perfectly align with the current curriculum. Furthermore, this document *only* presents the exam questions themselves; detailed solutions or step-by-step explanations are not included. Access to the full document is required to view those.
What This Document Provides
* A full copy of a previous Calculus II midterm exam.
* A variety of question types, including multiple-choice and hand-graded problems.
* Questions covering topics such as Lagrange multipliers and optimization.
* Problems relating to finding equations of lines using least-squares error methods.
* Questions assessing understanding of Taylor polynomials and series approximations.
* Problems focused on infinite series convergence and summation.
* A glimpse into the expected format and difficulty level of exams in this course.
