Library Resources for College Algebra
This guide was prepared by Holly
Flynn, Mathematics Librarian, on January 5, 2004.
If you are a student at Michigan State University, it is highly recommended that you go to the Math Learning Center for free help with your homework in MTH 1825, 100-level and 200-level classes.
If you would like to study on your own, here are some suggested resources:
Schaum's
outline of theory and problems of college mathematics : algebra, discrete
mathematics, precalculus, introduction to calculus / Frank Ayres, Jr.,
Philip A. Schmidt.
New York : McGraw-Hill, c2003.
Math Library QA 37.2 .A948 2003
From the Back Cover:
“Designed with live
formulae, tables and graphs which engage the student and enhance understanding,
this CD-ROM contains 100 solved problems. Each chapter ends with several
related examples which reinforce and extend the material found in the printed
book packaged with the CD.”
New York : LearningExpress : Distributed to the retail trade by Random House, 1999.
Main Library Reserves QA 43 .A12 1999
“1001
Math Problems was written with the idea of helping a reader overcome math
anxiety by giving math problems and explanations in a simple and engaging
format. This book is essential practice in dealing with whole numbers,
fractions, decimals, percentages, basic algebra, and basic geometry. It can be
used alone, or along with another basic math text of the reader’s choice. Its a
great way to brush up on forgotten skills, supplement a course of study, or
prepare for standardized test.”
College
algebra / Robert Blitzer.
Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall, c1998.
Math Library Reserves QA 152.2 .B584 1998
“Exceptionally accessible and user-friendly, this introduction to college algebra features an abundance of interesting real-world applications that relate to readers' everyday lives. Filled with scenarios, examples, study tips, exercises, etc., it takes the intimidation out of learning algebra, and gets readers up to speed quickly and painlessly. Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra. Equations, Inequalities, and Mathematical Models. Functions and Graphs. Polynomial and Rational Functions. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. Systems of Equations and Inequalities. Matrices and Determinants. Conic Sections. Sequences, Induction, and Probability. For anyone wanting a user-friendly introduction to college algebra.”
Boston, MA : Houghton Mifflin, c1997.
Math Library Reserves QA 155.5 .L37 1997b
“For college algebra courses in which graphing technology plays an integral role, College Algebra: A Graphing Approach, 3/e, is the undisputed leader in the field. The text's unparalleled exercises, motivating real-life applications, cutting-edge design, and innovative ancillaries and technology resources make it the most comprehensive program available.”
Fear of math : how to
get over it and get on with your life / Claudia Zaslavsky.
New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c1994.
Main Library QA
11 .Z37 1994
“Who's afraid of math? -- Who needs math? Everybody! --
Myths of innate inferiority -- "A mind is a terrible thing to waste!"
Gender, race, ethnicity, and class -- Our schools are found wanting -- School
math is not necessarily real math -- Everybody can do math: solving the problem
-- Families, the first teachers -- Mathematics of the people, by the people,
for the people.”
San Francisco, CA : Cogito, c2000.
Main Library, Digital Multimedia
Center (CD-ROM) QA 157 .M39 2000
"Contains a CD-ROM with multimedia representations in
both review and self-test modes along with topic summaries and hundred of new
exercises, questions, and answers for successful self-paced study."
[S.l.] : Mathpert, c1997.
Main Library, Digital Multimedia
Center (CD-ROM) QA 157 .M387 1997
“This learning software is designed for beginning and
intermediate algebra students. Its active educational intelligence will solve
any course-level problem and display every step of the solution. It also helps
students solve problems themselves while protecting them from trivial mistakes.
Algebra Assistant builds experience and proficiency in the strategy of problem
solving. It's the first module of a complete learning technology that guides
students all the way through calculus.”
“S.O.S.
MATHematics is your free resource for math review material
from Algebra to Differential Equations! The perfect study site for high school, college students and
adult learners.”