1. Test Friday 4/20 Setting up an equation (2.6) –Given a problem to solve, set x equal to the unknown and create an algebraic statement –Study AND REWORK all notes, classroom worksheets, and homework from this section. Factoring Polynomials (5.1 – 5.6) –What does it mean to factor? –Study AND REWORK all homework, notes, and classroom worksheets –Emphasis on homework from page 440

2. Test Friday 4/20 Solving equations (2.1 – 2.3, 5.7) –What is a quadratic equation? How are they different from linear equations? How do you solve them differently from linear equations. –Study AND REWORK homework from section 5.7 –Study AND REWORK homework from sections 2.1 – 2.3 Review problems NOTE: These problems do not cover every type of question covered on the exam. You are responsible to know all problems worked in class. –Page 158: 21 – 41 odd, 77-85 odd –Page 466: 3-8, 10-13, 15-33, 34-39, 44, 51 - 54 –Page 440: 2, 3, 19, 21, 24, 26, 34, 35, 36, 40, 47,

3. Test Taking Strategies 1.Read your notes and textbook first. 3.Make a practice exam (you will not get better at taking exams unless you practice working problems.) 2.Study as if everything will be on the exam 4.Analyze mistakes 5.Do not Cram! 6.Think positively