1. Algebra, Calculus, and the ACT
Alex Krysl

2. Introduction and Context
Student Teaching Experience
Honors Calculus
Majority of Students Juniors
ACT Preparation
Intersection with Algebra!

3. Calculus and Algebra
Calculus is actually not that hard!

4. Crazy Examples
Most problems with the power rule requires application of the rules of exponents

5. Just-in-Time Review Researched Education Philosophy
Review the skills necessary for future topic directly beforehand
Instituted this idea before teaching the power rule

6. Rules of Exponents Always on the ACT Integral in Calculus
Preparation and Pertinent Instruction

7. Score #1
Score #2 2
3.5 4 3
AVERAGES
DATA

8. Personal Reflections Implementation Earlier in Student Teaching
Factoring
In Relation to both the ACT and Calculus

9. Future Suggestions Higher-level Mathematics Teachers
Assess Potential Problems and Topics
Prepare Students for ACT
Fulfills Responsibilities
Preparation for Calculus
Calculus is Algebra-heavy