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Math Resources for Various College Algebra Course and Pre-Calculus and Calculus Courses

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Get ready to elevate your math skills with these amazing resources! Whether you're diving into College Algebra, Precalculus, or Calculus, there's something here for everyone. With a variety of engaging learning options—like exploring concepts through examples or watching videos—you'll find the perfect fit for your learning style. Plus, many of these resources come with apps that you can take on the go! Using these apps to practice before or during your math course will help to sharpen your math knowledge and have fun while doing it.

Resources: 

  • Math is Fun is a valuable resource that can help you excel in your math course. It offers clear definitions and terms, along with sample problems covering various topics. You’ll also find an interactive unit circle that adds an engaging element to your learning. While the site doesn't provide videos, the examples are effective in helping you grasp concepts and tackle your problem sets in College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.

 

  • IXL offers a convenient way to practice math concepts in College algebra courses, precalculus, and calculus. While the site isn't entirely free, you can take advantage of their 30-minute daily usage without needing to purchase a subscription. Plus, IXL has a downloadable app that makes it easy to use on the go. Simply type your topic into the search bar at the top of the screen, and it will direct you to that topic across various grade levels. Just select the grade you wish to practice and dive in for your 30 minutes of learning.
  • Kahoot and Blooket are two resources that use games to assist learners in learning different concepts. You can test your knowledge by playing with a partner or play by yourself. You can create a free account and use the games or lessons that were created by other users for free. Buying a subscription would get you access to other games and materials. However, the free account allows you to use the free games without limits. You can also create games within these two resources. Both are great ways to practice and sharpen your math skills.

 

  • Paul’s Notes is a free website created by instructor Paul Dawkins that provides clear and easy-to-follow tutorials and practice problems for high school and college math. It covers topics from Algebra and Calculus to Differential Equations and is known for being helpful for self-study. Paul’s notes can also be found on YouTube.

 

  • Desmos is a free graphing and scientific calculator you can use in any course. It works on both phones and computers, and it’s simple to use, even if you haven’t used a scientific calculator before.

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