This week we continued working with section 5.3 that dealt with definite integrals. I 5.3 we learned the many different rules with dealing with definite integrals. Section 5.3 also contained the Mean Value Theorem for definite integrals that states when f is continuous at [a,b] then at some point c in [a,b] f(c)=1/(b-a) on the integral [a,b] f(x)dx. What this means is that if you have the equation of the function and the integral amount you can easily find the area it processes under the curve by plugging the information in to the Mean Value Theorem formula. We also learned a second strategy for solving the area under the curve by using the antidervatives. For this the formula is on integral [a,x] f(t)dt=F'(x)-F'(a). Throughout section 5.3 these formulas came very useful to know for the completeness of my homework.
I found section 5.3 to be fairly easily along with the other 2 sections in this chapter. I would say the hardest thing I learned this week was practice with AP style questions. On Wednesday we had AP style quiz format, that along with my other classmates struggled on. I felt I understood the sections but the wording messed me up on the test to where I wasn't exactly sure what the question was asking. If I decide to take the AP test at the end of the year I need to continue practicing and improving on those kind of questions so I will be prepared to take the test. We also had some practice dealing with AP style format questions.
I believe my participation this week was well. I felt I engaged in group discussions and completed all the assigned homework with the CCC. Next week I believe we will continue working with Chapter 5 dealing with the properties of integrals that connects to calculus. I hope to continue getting extra practice on AP style format questions to work with also.
I found section 5.3 to be fairly easily along with the other 2 sections in this chapter. I would say the hardest thing I learned this week was practice with AP style questions. On Wednesday we had AP style quiz format, that along with my other classmates struggled on. I felt I understood the sections but the wording messed me up on the test to where I wasn't exactly sure what the question was asking. If I decide to take the AP test at the end of the year I need to continue practicing and improving on those kind of questions so I will be prepared to take the test. We also had some practice dealing with AP style format questions.
I believe my participation this week was well. I felt I engaged in group discussions and completed all the assigned homework with the CCC. Next week I believe we will continue working with Chapter 5 dealing with the properties of integrals that connects to calculus. I hope to continue getting extra practice on AP style format questions to work with also.
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