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Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) is a program for first-generation college students who are historically underrepresented, low income and have goal to transfer to a 4-year university in a major that requires at least 2 semesters of Calculus.

 

Desmos is a free web-based program that helps with graphing.

Geogebra is a site provides a scientific calculator and graphing options.

Math Bits has different templates for graph paper including 10×10, 7×7, first quadrant, and blank graphs available for download to print.

Khan Academy is a useful resource with many how-to videos.

https://www.khanacademy.org/

https://www.youtube.com/khanacademy

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General Math Websites
  • Wolframalpha: This site will perform almost any mathematical operation such as graphing, differentiating, integrating, solving equations, arithmetic and more. Math students should familiarize themselves with this website. Check it out!
  • Just Math Tutorials:  Videos on all topics in arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, discrete math, probability and statistics.
  • Math Is Power:  Videos on topics in arithmetic, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, differential equations and linear algebra.
  • Khan Academy:  This site contains many videos on virtually all mathematics topics.  There are also interactive quizzes.
  • Mathway:  This site will perform many computations, algebraic processes, calculus, graphing, matrices,etc.
  • Symbolab:  Performs operations, solves equations, computes derivatives and integrals and more.  Come with symbolic interface.
  • Numberempire:  This site will solve equations, compute derivatives and integrals, matrix arithmetic, statistics, and more.
  • Mathportal:  This site contains lessons, calculators, solvers, formulas and exercises on a wide variety of math topics.
  • Ask Dr. Math: You can submit questions on any math subject and look at answers to questions that others have asked. This is part of the Math Forum.
  • QuickMath.com: Contains links to a variety of math topics for arithmetic, algebra, calculus.
  • Brightstorm.com: Has videos on various math topics. You need to register, but it is free.
  • SOSMath.com: Contains links to a variety of math topics for arithmetic, algebra, calculus.
  • Freemathhelp.com: Contains links to a variety of math topics for algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus.
  • Math.com: Contains explanations on almost all topics in mathematics from arithmetic to calculus. If you need review, more practice or deeper understanding of specific topics, this is the place to look. There are many useful tools such as calculators, study tips, etc. There are even GAMES that require some logical thinking….Check it out!
  • Math reference formulas: Basic properties, formulas and laws from algebra to calculus.
  • OnlineMSchool:  formula summaries, calculators, practice exercises.
  • Dictionary of Math Terms: Here is a dictionary that gives you clear definitions of words used in the world of mathematics. Interesting facts and properties of specific integers are included.
  • Graphing and Calculating Utilities
    • Desmos:  The best free online grapher and scientific calculator.  Beautiful graphs. Sophisticated, yet easy to use.
    • Graphing Calculator: This is a great graphing utility that can be purchased for your own computer. It graphs in 2 and 3 dimensions; graphs relations and piecewise functions; calculates; does derivatives; solves equations; does algebraic simplification….Check out the demo on the website. Can only be purchased online. Both Mac and Windows versions available.
    • OnCalc: Online scientific calculator and many other types of calculators and converters as well. Try it!
    • GraphCalc: This is an excellent FREE downloadable grapher and calculator for Windows only. It does unit conversion and has numerous constants stored.
    • GCalc: Another free downloadable calculator for windows. Try it!
  • History of Mathematics