College Algebra

Section 16.2 Practice Quizzes

Every quiz in Standard 4 will use the following format:

1. The first question will be about polynomial and rational functions, but nothing about end behavior. That covers material from Chapter 13 and Chapter 14, but not Section 14.3.

2. The second question will be about rational functions, but nothing about end behavior. That covers material from Chapter 15, but not Section 15.2.

3. The third question will be about end behavior, including polynomials and rational functions. That covers material from Section 14.3 and Section 15.2.

The practice problems in each section of the textbook, as well as all of your homework problems and any in-class activities, will all give you a sense of what kinds of questions to expect. Remember: any homework question is a potential quiz question.

To help you prepare for the quizzes, we have put together practice quizzes below which follow the same format and topics as the actual quizzes. However, remember that the exact questions on the quiz will be different so be sure to review all of the potential questions.

The most effective way to use the practice quizzes is as follows:

1. First, review your notes and do some practice problems before looking at the practice quiz.

2. Put away all of your notes and technology, and take the practice quiz as if it was the real thing.

3. Use the solutions to the practice quiz to check your work after you have done the problems on your own.

4. Go to office hours, the Mathskeller, or the Study to ask about any problems you are having trouble with.