Session 04-06 - Mock Exam 04

Section 04: Advanced Functions

Dr. Nikolai Heinrichs & Dr. Tobias Vlćek

Welcome

Mock Exam Overview

Today’s Session

Mock Exam 04

• Format: 90 minutes, 50 points covering Section 04 and before
• Structure: 3 comprehensive problems with progressive difficulty
• Focus: Advanced functions and their applications
• Permitted aids: non-programmable calculator, drawing instruments

• Problem 1 (Exponential Growth Model): ~35 minutes
• Problem 2 (Function Transformation & Analysis): ~35 minutes
• Problem 3 (Trigonometric Functions): ~20 minutes
• Secure foundation points first, then tackle challenging parts

Success Strategies

Final reminders

• Read carefully: Every word and number matters
• Show all work: Partial credit is available for clear methodology
• Label everything: Variables, units, and graph features
• Check domains: Especially for logarithmic and rational functions
• Verify solutions: Substitute back when possible

Remember

This exam tests your mastery of exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and rational functions. Apply the systematic methods we’ve practiced!

Coffee Break - 15 Minutes

Homework Presentations

Solutions from Tasks 04-05

20 minutes - discussion and questions

Next Session

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Session 05-01: Introduction to Limits

• Discuss Mock Exam 04 solutions
• Address any remaining Section 04 questions
• Introduction to the concept of limits
• Limit notation and evaluation
• Preparation for derivatives

• Review problems that challenged you
• Complete any remaining Section 04 tasks
• Prepare questions for next session