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Trusted Websites

Khan Academy

  • Purpose: Offers free, high-quality video tutorials and exercises on a wide range of math topics from basic arithmetic to calculus and linear algebra.
  • Features: Practice exercises, instructional videos, personalized learning dashboard, and progress tracking.

Paul's Online Math Notes

  • Purpose: A comprehensive resource for math students, especially those studying college-level algebra, calculus, and differential equations.
  • Features: Detailed notes, practice problems with solutions, and tutorials on topics commonly covered in community college math courses.

Desmos

  • Purpose: A graphing calculator and educational tool that allows students to visualize and interact with mathematical concepts.
  • Features: Free graphing calculator, interactive lessons, and activities for algebra, calculus, and other math topics.

Coursera (Math Courses)

  • Purpose: Offers online math courses from top universities and colleges, often at the introductory or community college level.
  • Features: Free and paid courses in calculus, algebra, statistics, and other math subjects, with options for certificates and degrees.

 

Open-Access Resources

OpenStax Math Textbooks

  • Description: OpenStax offers free, peer-reviewed, openly licensed math textbooks that cover a wide range of topics from introductory algebra to calculus.
  • Examples:
    • Precalculus
    • College Algebra
    • Calculus Volume 1, 2, and 3
    • Statistics

MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) - Mathematics

  • Description: MIT's OpenCourseWare offers free access to course materials, including lecture notes, assignments, and exams, for a variety of math courses.
  • Examples:
    • Single Variable Calculus
    • Linear Algebra
    • Discrete Mathematics
    • Probability and Statistics

Khan Academy

  • Description: Although technically a website, Khan Academy offers a free repository of video lectures, practice exercises, and articles. The content is available for download, which makes it useful as an open access resource for math students.
  • Examples:
    • Pre-Algebra
    • Algebra 1 and 2
    • Trigonometry
    • Calculus

Open Textbook Library (University of Minnesota)

  • Description: A collection of peer-reviewed, open textbooks available for free download. It includes a variety of math textbooks suitable for community college students.
  • Examples:
    • College Algebra
    • Business Mathematics
    • Finite Mathematics

Multi-Media

"The Beauty of Data Visualization" by David McCandless

  • Overview: McCandless shows how data visualization can help us see patterns and relationships in complex data, demonstrating the power of math and design in understanding information.

"How to Solve a Rubik's Cube" by Colin Burns

  • Overview: Burns, a Rubik's Cube champion, discusses the math behind solving this famous puzzle and how algorithms play a key role in problem-solving.

"The Magic of Fibonacci Numbers" by Arthur Benjamin

  • Overview: Mathemagician Arthur Benjamin shares the magic of Fibonacci numbers, exploring their significance in nature and mathematics.

"The Infinite Monkey Cage"

  • Overview: Hosted by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince, this podcast is a fun and engaging way to learn about various scientific and mathematical topics. It features expert guests who explain complex topics in an accessible way.

"The Story of Mathematics"

  • Overview: This podcast covers the history and development of mathematical ideas from ancient times to the present, telling the stories behind famous mathematicians and their contributions to the field.