What topics are covered in this mathematics exam sample test?

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The original poster is preparing for a mathematics exam and seeks clarification on the topics covered in a sample test. They express uncertainty about the mathematics concepts learned in high school and request assistance in identifying the topics from a provided PDF link.

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  • Participants discuss the importance of understanding the material rather than relying solely on the sample test. There are questions about the relationship between the sample test and the actual exam topics, as well as inquiries about the effectiveness of online resources for studying algebra.

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The discussion is ongoing, with some participants offering guidance on studying methods and questioning the clarity of the original poster's request. There is a recognition of the need to differentiate between exam questions and topics.

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The original poster mentions that the examiner indicated the real exam topics would align with those in the sample test, which raises questions about the reliability of this information. There is also a reference to the use of external resources like Khan Academy for studying algebra.

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Hello All,

I have to take a mathematics exam next month, but I've forgotten most mathematics topics that I learned in my high school. Below is samples exam test :

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6457409/sampletest.pdf
Would you please do me a favor and tell me what's the name of the topics that questioned in PDF file? because it can help me a lot to find and research about them on the internet

Thank You

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Don't you have your textbook? You can't expect the same questions to come in every test. You should be able to answer any question related to the topic you studied. Only then will it be called studying for an exam. I strongly recommend you to learn your textbook first. And then solve questions.
 
adjacent said:
Don't you have your textbook? You can't expect the same questions to come in every test.

Thanks for your reply, the examiner has told me the real exam questions (topic) is the same as in sample test file.

Thank You.
 
payot said:
Thanks for your reply, the examiner has told me the real exam questions (topic) is the same as in sample test file.
Real exam Questions or real exam topics? They are different.
 
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adjacent said:
Real exam Questions or real exam topics? They are different.

Thanks for your reply. actually, the real exam topic,
sorry for my mistake
 
The basic "topic" here is "algebra"- solving equations.
 
HallsofIvy said:
The basic "topic" here is "algebra"- solving equations.

Thanks for your reply, would you please do me a favor and tell me what's your opinion regarding khanacademy's algebra learning videos? do you think it can cover all the topics on that sample test?

Thank You
 
any recommendation? please :(
 

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