Math A Exam Thursday, June 15, 2006 Afternoon

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Math A Exam Thursday, June 15, 2006Afternoon
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What you need for the test

• Pens(blue/black only)
• Pencils
• Compass
• Straight edge
• Scientific calculator

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What you need for the test (continued)

• Graphing calculator
• Make sure your batteries are fresh.
• If you are using your own, memory must be
  completely cleared.
• Mode must be set to degrees.

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Do not have any electronic devices that are
turned on!

• This includes pagers, beepers, cell phones,
  PDAs, text messaging, etc.
• If your device rings, do not answer! Answering
  may result in disqualification of your test.

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Introduction to the test

• Pencils can be used only for graphs and
  constructions.
• All other answers must be done in blue/black
  ink.
• No scrap paper is provided and all work must be
  done in the test booklet.
• You have a maximum of 3 hours to complete the
  exam.
• Be sure to answer ALL questions.

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The format of the test

• 30 Part I multiple-choice questions
  _at_ 2 points each for 60 points
• 5 Part II short answer questions _at_ 2 points each
  for 10 points
• 2 Part III questions _at_ 3 points each for 6
  points
• 2 Part IV questions _at_ 4 points each for 8 Points
• Total 84 Points

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Point Distribution

• As you can see from this pie graph, Part I has,
  by far, the highest percentage of points. Take
  your time on this part.

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Test taking strategies

• Dont spend too long on any one problem. You
  have a total of 3 hours to complete this exam, so
  you must budget your time wisely.
• Skip and come back to problems you cant answer
  easily. Sometimes another question will trigger
  your memory.
• Be sure to answer EVERY question.

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Part I Multiple-choice section

• If you are experiencing difficulties solving a
  problem, try the following
• Try to eliminate unreasonable choices first.
• Use substitution to determine which answer works
  in the problem.
• Use your calculator to test the choices to
  determine the correct one.
• Make your own sketches/diagrams when one is not
  provided.

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Part II, III, and IV

• SHOW ALL WORK!!! A correct solution with no
  appropriate work earns at most 1 point.
• If you use trial and error, be sure to show at
  least 3 separate trials for each possible answer,
  even if you guess correctly after one or two
  tries.
• Clearly identify and label answers. Be sure to
  include scales and axes labels.

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Part II, III, and IV continued

• Be conscious of units of measure example- if
  feet and inches are in the same problem, convert
  to same units of measure.
• Rounding should be done as the last step of
  the problem.
• Make your own sketches/diagrams when one is not
  provided.
• Make sure that your solution completely answers
  the question.

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The End of the Test

• Make sure all work is done in ink except graphs
  and constructions.
• Make sure every problem is answered.
• Make sure you sign the declaration at the bottom
  of the Part I answer sheet.