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The links below contain refreshers in the form of instructional videos, websites, reference sheets, written instructions, and practice problems.
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Math Refreshers
Algebra Refresher
The worksheets below will refresh your algebra skills. They will also help you get to the root of many common algebra mistakes in order to avoid them in the future.
Trigonometry Refresher
The worksheet below will refresh your trigonometry skills. It will cover the main functions, representations, and angles.
DON'T FORGET- You can always stop by the Quantitative Skills Center for help in person and for resources.
Online Math Tutorials
- Khan Academy. The go-to learning supplement for a wide variety of quantitative subjects. Enjoy free access to video lessons arithmetic to calculus to linear algebra
- How to Learn Math. A free, self-paced online course for learners of all levels of math to make learning math more effective. Each of the 6 sessions is approximately 20 minutes. You can also check out YouCubed: a website created by the same instructor that aims to inspire math success for all students through growth mindsets and innovative teaching.
- Basic Math Tutorials. Four tutorials created by Dr. Jackels are available here. The topics include: scientific notation, substitution, logarithms, and unit conversions. A great resource for a quick refresher on these topics.
- College Algebra Online Tutorials The staff at the West Texas A&M University's Virtual Math Lab have done a fine job creating a series of online algebra tutorials for students and anyone else who might be returning to the world of algebra.
- Paul's Online Math Notes Tutorials created by Paul Dawkins from Lamar University. They include notes on Algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations as well as some common math errors and how to study math.
- Calculator Operations TI-82, TI-83+, TI-84+, and TI-86
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Math-Related Websites
- American Mathematical Society
- BrainBashers: Full of fun and challenging math puzzles, brain teasers, and games!
- Conversions Online: One stop for all your conversion needs
- Cut-the-Knot: Many tutorials on intro subjects plus a wealth of math puzzlers.
- "Figure This!": Full of great math challenges & puzzles
- History of Mathematics Archive
- KenKen: Mathematical puzzle
- Khan Academy: An extensive archive of instructional videos covering chemistry, physics, finance, statistics and computer science, in addition to general math topics.
- Math Forum: Resources for general math topics. Including "Ask Dr. Math" where you can submit questions online.
- Mathematical Association of America
- S.O.S. Mathematics: Short and easy-to-understand explanations of thousands of math topics.
- Study Geek: Information on algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and calculus, as well as some math games and math vocabulary.
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Learning and Math Anxiety
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Statistics Refreshers
Statistics Videos
-Created by Dr. Charlie Collins from UW Bothell's School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (it is recommended that you play the videos in Internet Explorer). Dr. Collins also has a YouTube channel on statistics.
Statistics with Excel Videos
-Created by Dr. Charlie Collins (it is recommended that you play the videos in Internet Explorer).
Basic descriptives
Charts and graphs
Central tendency and dispersion
DON'T FORGET- You can always stop by the Quantitative Skills Center for help in person and for resources.
Statistics and Probability Websites
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