Math Resources

Below is a list of free online mathematics resources that I have put together as part of my job as a mathematics tutor. Along with the link to the website you will also find my notes on what resources the site offers (e.g. lessons, study guides), what mathematics subjects the site covers, as well as some comments I made about the site. Please note that the sites with an asterisk (*) contain resources for other subjects (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, etc.).


Khan Academy*

http://www.khanacademy.org/

Resources: Exercises, Worked Examples, Videos

Subjects: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Probability, Statistics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra

Notes: Excellent resource for review or study session.

 

UC College Prep*

http://uccollegeprep.org/index.php/students

Resources: Lessons, Multimedia Videos

Subjects: Algebra I, AP Calculus AB/BC

Notes: Resource mainly directed towards high schools students preparing to enter college. This resource could be used as review or study guide.


Math.com

http://www.math.com/

Resources: Practice, Games, Formulas, Tables, Worksheets

Subjects: Basic Math to Calculus

Notes: Excellent resource for reviewing or studying.


Wolfram Math World

http://mathworld.wolfram.com/

Resources: Definitions, Descriptions, Examples

Subjects: Advance Mathematics

Notes: Excellent resource for reviewing definitions and descriptions in Advance Mathematics.


Illuminations

http://illuminations.nctm.org/

Resources: Activities, Lessons, Standards

Subjects: K-12 Mathematics

Notes: This website is intended for helping high school teachers however offers resources such as activities and lessons plans that could prove useful in tutoring math students.


MIT: Highlights for High School*

http://ocw.mit.edu/high-school/

Resources: Videos, Lecture Notes, Exams & Solutions, Assignments & Solutions

Subjects: Calculus, Probability, Combinatorics

Notes: This site is intended for high school students however could be used as a resource for students studying Calculus, Probability, or Combinatorics in college.


3D Function Grapher

http://www.math.uri.edu/~bkaskosz/flashmo/graph3d/

Notes: Online 3D function grapher that graphs three dimensional functions. This is an excellent source for students taking Multivariable Calculus (MATH 220).


HyperMath Concepts

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hmat.html#hmath

Resources: Definitions and Descriptions

Subjects: Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Vectors, Exponents, Logarithms

Notes: Not very useful for getting extra practice but useful in clarifying definitions and understanding concepts.


Paul’s Online Math Notes

http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/

Resources: Lecture notes by Paul Dawkins at Lamar University, Cheat Sheets & Tables

Subjects: Algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations

Notes: Useful for reviewing and studying concepts.


GraphFunc Online

http://graph.seriesmathstudy.com/

Notes: Online (beta) program used to graph functions on two and three coordinate systems. Useful for exploring functions in Calculus but can be used in other subjects as well.


S.O.S. Math

http://www.sosmath.com/

Resources: Explanations, Descriptions, Definitions, Examples

Subject: Algebra, Trigonometry, Differential Equations, Calculus, Complex Variables, and Matrix Algebra

Notes: Good resource for reviewing/studying topics.


Math Centre

http://mathcentre.ac.uk/

Resources: iPod videos, Practice Exercises, Test Exercises, Quick Reference, Leaflets

Subjects: Algebra to Calculus

Notes: Excellent source for reviewing/studying concepts. Please note that the site is based in the U.K. while the math is the same the resources maybe slightly different than what we’re used to.


iTunes U*

http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/itunesu.com.1555825090 (iTunes Link)

Resources: Podcasts, Practice Exercises (only available on certain podcasts), Tests & Quizzes (only available on certain podcasts)

Subjects: Algebra to Advanced Mathematics

Notes: Excellent source for reviewing/studying concepts of mathematics. iTunes U offers various podcasts from many colleges and universities for free. Some podcasts contain PDFs of practice exercises, tests, quizzes, and other reference materials.