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ARE YOU READY Tutorials
^{Below are two separate tutorials you can download to help you prepare for college level math courses. The tutorials consist of graded multiple choice question quizzes, and help windows on each topic. The download contains an executable file which will load both tutorials onto your computer. Simply follow the directions below and begin studying!!}
Directions for Download: 1. After clicking the link, you will be promoted to open or save the file. Save the file to your hard drive (0calc1.exe). 2. Go to where you saved the file, and double click on the file (0calc1.exe.) This will create a folder called Calc1 (in the same location (folder) as the 0calc1.exe file). 3. Open the file and scroll down to the bottom. There are two .exe files - RURBC.exe and RURC1.exe. These are the two different tutorials. Double click either to begin that tutorial.	Download Tutorials These tutorials were created by Professor David Lovelock at the University of Arizona. We thank him and his associates for all their work in creating these tutorials, as well as their generosity in sharing them.	Are You Ready Tutorials: RURC1: R U Ready for Calc 1 Reviews: Greek Symbols, Elementary Geometry, Elementary Algebra, Factoring, Fractions, Exponents, Functions and Equations, Inequalities, Curves, Functions from Formulas, and Trigonometric Identities RURBC: R U Ready for Business Calculus reviews: Elementary Algebra, Factoring, Fractions, Exponents, Functions and Equations, Inequalities Curves, and Functions from Formula
*Some advice from Dr Lovelock so that you can get the most out of this review:* ALWAYS use paper and pencil. ALWAYS start from the question and work towards an answer. Do not start from the answers and work towards the question—some questions can be done this way, but that won't help you with Calculus. DO NOT use a calculator—many instructors prohibit their use. Remember this review is for your benefit—take it seriously. If you don't understand something fully, admit it, and do SOMETHING about it! If you don't know why you missed a question, copy it down, along with all the answers, and take it to your instructor for help. Most instructors are human and are quite happy to help a serious student!
Words from the tutorial creator: the purpose of this series is to make available to students computer programs which review those materials from prerequisite courses that are essential for success in the present course. In addition, the programs identify a student's weak areas and recommends appropriate action (usually references are to Schuam's Outlines because they are inexpensive and are not revised every few years).¹

What is the Fundamental Skills Exam (FSE)? Cadets enter the US Military Academy with different backgrounds of study in mathematics. To successfully begin work in their math/science/engineering (MSE) courses at USMA, incoming cadets must arrive with the knowledge of certain mathematical skills and concepts. The FSE is designed to test those skills. All cadets are required to pass the test and demonstrate mastery of these topics before moving on to higher math courses.		Sample Fundamental Skills Exam (FSE) Questions
		Required Knowledge for Entering Cadets: This is a detailed list of all skills incoming cadets are required to know prior to entering the Academy. These are the concepts tested on the FSE.

		Useful Formulas: Formulas that will help with your Fundamental Skills
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Below are worksheets with reviews of the main principles and practice problems as well as a downloadable tutorial.

Trig Review	Function Review	Exponential Review	Log Review
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Trig Solution	Function Solution	Exponential Solution	Log Solution
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