[SideofKO]

At any point in time, I'm usually trying to learn something new, whether it be speaking Japanese, milking scorpions, modal logic, etc.

I've decided to focus on brushing up on my math skills (or lack thereof). My long term goal is to begin studying Calculus or some other higher math but for right now I'm looking to begin studying something a little more on my level. I am fine when it comes to basic algebra such as polynomials and linear equations and such. I know that in order to be able to understand the basic principles of Calculus, I should have a firm grasp of Algebra and Trig.

I need suggestions on learning materials, either sites, books, cd/dvds, etc. College would seem the likely candidate but due to lack of money, fear of classrooms, and the ability to learn elsewhere, I'm looking to alternative solutions.

Thank you!!

[kaihoisa]

OK, I'm in Britain so I don't know how qualifications work in america. I would suggest googling a syllabus of the various "levels" of math you have over in the usa, judging from that what level you're at, then picking up study material on amazon or something.

I think it's pretty difficult to find free stuff, given my experience of trying to find free chemistry stuff anyway. Good luck!

[AxisofEvil]

You want software? Maybe, if you are looking for trig, let's say...

http://www.mathtutor.com/ordering.html

The main page at mathtutor.com gets you started w/ overview, etc...

[jahred]

http://www.sparknotes.com/math/index.html i've never tried this myself, but i've recommended to a few people and they've said it was pretty helpful.

just as an aside, trig isn't that important to introductory calculus. it has enormous applications in everything (physics especially), but from a purely mathy standpoint you could easily dive into intro calc without knowing much beyond the identities involving trigonometric functions (sin(x), cos(x), etc.). if you've got a solid base on algebra you needn't feel hesitant about trying out calculus.

linear algebra is another enormously useful topic that people look over or are unaware of entirely. i think that a lot of people could stand to learn some linear algebra before calculus, actually. again, algebra is the main prereq so you could dive in.

[SideofKO]

Originally Posted by kaihoisa

OK, I'm in Britain so I don't know how qualifications work in america. I would suggest googling a syllabus of the various "levels" of math you have over in the usa, judging from that what level you're at, then picking up study material on amazon or something.

I think it's pretty difficult to find free stuff, given my experience of trying to find free chemistry stuff anyway. Good luck!

Thanks. I permanently borrowed a slew of various chemistry textbooks from my highschool. LOL. I did it partially because I was pissed that they wouldn't offer Chemistry II or a Physics class. Yes, that's right, I received some quality education in that great state of Kentucky. LOL.

[SideofKO]

Originally Posted by jahred

http://www.sparknotes.com/math/index.html i've never tried this myself, but i've recommended to a few people and they've said it was pretty helpful.

just as an aside, trig isn't that important to introductory calculus. it has enormous applications in everything (physics especially), but from a purely mathy standpoint you could easily dive into intro calc without knowing much beyond the identities involving trigonometric functions (sin(x), cos(x), etc.). if you've got a solid base on algebra you needn't feel hesitant about trying out calculus.

linear algebra is another enormously useful topic that people look over or are unaware of entirely. i think that a lot of people could stand to learn some linear algebra before calculus, actually. again, algebra is the main prereq so you could dive in.

Many thanks. I could probably stand to study and review Linear Algebra.

[jahred]

Originally Posted by SideofKO

Many thanks. I could probably stand to study and review Linear Algebra.

a lot of people like it more than calc, myself included to some extent.

[Ganja]

you could hit up a local university/community college bookstore and just buy a textbook there, sell it back when you're done for half your money back

[jahred]

i should also note that ebooks are easy to come by via torrents. hint hint nudge nudge wink wink.

[Ganja]

or that

although from experience math over the computer sucks