Sample Tests

Sample test material may be found on the Web site of Dr. Ron Shonkwiler, Professor of Mathematics at Georgia Tech. Through these links, you may calculate actual problems and have them checked, but you will not be able to complete an entire test.

• Test yourself on: Matrix algebra
• Test yourself on: Matrix column space
• Test yourself on: Linear systems

Tips for Success in Calculus at Georgia Tech

Adapted from Evans Harrell's How to Succeed in Calculus at Georgia Tech

• If you are rusty or unreliable in algebra, review now.
• Form a study group and meet regularly.
• Ask questions in class. If you missed something, ask about it - you are probably not alone, and a little dialog can be lively and helpful.
• Volunteer in the recitation, especially if you only managed to solve part of a problem. If you can overcome your shyness, you will get the specific help you need to do better.
• Solving more problems is better than memorizing facts. That obscure fact you memorized might not arise at all, or you might not apply it correctly.
• Get enough sleep before a test. A careless mistake can cost the whole problem.
• As soon as you get into trouble, seek help.
• When you use a tutor or the Math Lab, don't just ask questions. Have the tutor critique your own attempts to work problems.