i really need 1 to 1 tutoring.
i self revise untill i almost ki siao, do sums. also cannot
At least look at say whether it is the same mah -.-"
i.e. for A levels...
Topic: Functions
- Determine whether composite/inverse function exists
- Find composite/inverse function
- Find restricted domain for composite/inverse function to exist
- Find domain/range for a function
- Sketch graphs of functions, their inverses and reflection lines
Topic: Sequences and series
- AP/GP
1. Show series is AP/GP
2. Solve a pure AP/GP problem (e.g. find term, sum, common difference, common ratio, sum to infinity)
3. Solve a problem where AP/GP are related (e.g. terms of AP are terms of GP)
4. Solve monetary problems (compound interest)
5. Solve problems involving patterns, e.g. find first term in the nth bracket given that {1}, {3, 5}, {7, 9, 11}, ...
- Summation
1. Sum of r, r^2, r^3, a^r and the like
- Method of differences
1. Use of partial fractions, trigonometric identities or
appropriate algebraic manipulations to obtain difference of two similar
expressions
2. Cancellation of terms
3. Find expression in terms of n or N
4. Find the sum as n or N approaches infinity (concept of convergence/divergence)
5. Find an inequality for a summation of a similar form, based on the previous one
- Recurrences
1. Find the limit as n approaches infinity
2. Prove some results or inequalities, e.g. x_n > x_(n + 1)
3. Relate to graphs when proving, for instance, x_n > x_(n + 1) when x_n < alpha
- Mathematical induction
1. Prove a result that involves summation, then at times use the result to find sums
2. Prove a result that involves recurrence
3. Prove a conjecture, obtained by observing a pattern that comes from guided steps
Originally posted by youyayu:i really need 1 to 1 tutoring.
i self revise untill i almost ki siao, do sums. also cannot
Since you are taking a diploma in a private school, it is best that you approach lecturer for help. He or she will be in the best position to help.
Furthermore, the examination questions will usually be set by your lecturer.
You should go down to meet your lecturer and let him or her know about your problems. He or she MIGHT give you some hints what to study for the coming examination.
PS :
What you really need is a good book with many examples that show you how to use mathematics in IT eg NCC Diploma coursebook Mathematics for Computers which shows you how matrices, relations, sequences, series and so on are used in computer programming with detailed source code in Visual Basic
Originally posted by Lee012lee:Since you are taking a diploma in a private school, it is best that you approach lecturer for help. He or she will be in the best position to help.
Furthermore, the examination questions will usually be set by your lecturer.
You should go down to meet your lecturer and let him or her know about your problems. He or she MIGHT give you some hints what to study for the coming examination.
PS :
What you really need is a good book with many examples that show you how to use mathematics in IT eg NCC Diploma coursebook Mathematics for Computers which shows you how matrices, relations, sequences, series and so on are used in computer programming with detailed source code in Visual Basic
well i can't understand my lecturer... really blur what he teaching.
Originally posted by youyayu:well i can't understand my lecturer... really blur what he teaching.
Your exam is on 20th June.
Your are very short of time now.
You will not have time to learn everything in the course now.
So, your only choice is to spot questions and study.
To spot questions, you will need HINTS from your lecturer who will be the one
that sets your exam questions.
So, you will have to go and see your lecturer and gather as much clues as
possible from your lecturer and study based on these spotted questions.
Ask your lecturer to explain these spotted questions again until you understand
them fully or ask your classmates who are very good at it to help you on these
spotted questions and also you must make sure you understand them fully too.
Try your best and hope for the best.
Originally posted by youyayu:well i can't understand my lecturer... really blur what he teaching.
have u looked at what was posted and checked whether it is the same as your syllabus?
Originally posted by youyayu:well i can't understand my lecturer... really blur what he teaching.
If you can't understand what he taught, can always open up your textbook to read, it's the same thing. What your lecturer does is merely conveying the the text in the book to words. Perhaps your lecturer has a problem with conveying the concepts, so my advice is to read the book.