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Math for the Frightened by Colin Pask
Call Number: 510.148 P282m, 2011
ISBN: 9781616144210
Publication Date: 2011-11-30
Many of us are intimidated by mathematical symbols and equations. Pask presents the language of mathematics in a manner that is readily understood by students of all levels of proficiency.

Math for Life by Jeffrey O. Bennett
Call Number: 510 B4712m, 2012
ISBN: 9781936221431
Publication Date: 2011-11-01
There are topics for which we need math for life, a kind of math that looks quite different from most of the math that we learn in school, but that is just as (and often more) important. The author identifies both shortfalls in the teaching of mathematics and solutions for our educational future -- slightly modified from Book jacket.

Khan Academy
Video tutorials from topics such as adding fractions to more complex math such as solving quadratics by factoring.

Math.com
Math.com offers assessment, on-demand modular courses that target key math concepts, 24/7 live online tutoring, and expert answers to math questions.
McDougal Littell's ClassZone
ClassZone book finder - find resources, as well as practice quizzes and tests.
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PurpleMath
"Purplemath's algebra lessons are written with the student in mind. These lessons emphasize the practicalities rather than the technicalities, demonstrating dependable techniques, warning of likely "trick" questions, and pointing out common mistakes."
S.O.S. Mathematics
Free resource for math review material from Algebra to Differential Equations!
Wolfram MathWorld
The web's most extensive mathematical resource, provided as a free service to the world's mathematics and internet communities as part of a commitment to education and educational outreach by Wolfram Research, makers of Mathematica.

Geometry Test Practice
McDougal Littell's text practice site. Interactive quizzes and tests to improve your test-taking skills.
Fresh Baked Fractions
From FUNBRAIN, this site helps learn fractions through games. Choose your level of difficulty.
Visual Fractions
"A tutorial that models fractions with number lines or circles."

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