This morning’s lecture covered arrangements for the exam, advice on revision and preparation, as well as a summary of the course topics.
There was also a demonstration of calculators for use in exams (or not); and encouragement to work on the often underrated skill of Reading the Question.
Links: Slides for Lecture 20; Recording; Exam information
What Next?
Download these two exams from last year; read the questions; work on solutions; write those out; and bring them to the lecture on Friday.
| May 2016 | August 2016 |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | Question 3 |
In the lecture I shall present worked answers to the questions for you to compare with yours.
I also recommend watching Matt Parker interview Sam Headleand about her DIY Disco Calculator. Because I think it’s fun.
Link: DIY Disco Calculator
References
Rocket Science
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Just Read the Instructions
Space-X rocket landing barge, Pacific Ocean. |
Calculators
 You may bring one of these to your Inf1-DA exam, or any other from the standard list. |
 Not permitted in any exam, anywhere. Awesome nonetheless. I got mine from the fine people at Maths Gear. “…a party in your pencil case…“ |