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Basic Arithmetic and Algebra

Links to resourses to improve arithmetic and algebraic skills.

• Algebra LAB (includes a glossary and lessons)
• Khan Academy: Resources
• Order of Operations
• Fractions
• Proportions
• Integer Exponents
• Equation Basics
• Word Problems

Intermediate Algebra

The Real Number System Resources

• Absolute Value

Factoring Polynomials Resources

• An Introduction to Factoring Polynomials 
• Factoring Worksheet

Quadratic Formula Resources

• Quadratic Formula Explanation
• Quadratic Formula (Khan Academy video)
• Quadratic Formula Song

The Cartesian Coordinate System and Graphing

• Cartesian Plane
• Graphing Linear Equations

Functions

• Function Notation

Advanced Algebra

Links to resources for advanced algebra topics, typically those that are relevant to success in biology, chemistry, economics, finance, calculus and disciplinary statistics courses.

Logarithm Resources

• Introduction to Logarithms
• Logarithms & Chemistry
• Logarithms and Exponents

Fractional and Negative Exponent Resources

• Negative Exponents
• Fractional (Rational) Exponents

Trigonometry

Links to resources related to trigonometric functions, graphs and applications, including the defintions of trigonometric functions on right triangles and on unit circles.

• Khan Academy: Trigonometry Resources
• Trigonometry Tutorial and Overview
• Overview of Geometry and Trigonometry
• Help Memorizing Trigonometric Values of Special Angles

Trigonometry and Unit Circle Resources

• Circular Definitions of Trigonometric Functions
• Unit Circle: Blank Template
• Help Memorizing Trigonometric Values of Special Angles

Trigonometry and Right Triangle Resources

• Overview of Triangle Trigonometry
• Help Memorizing Trigonometric Values of Special Angles

Resources on the Graphing of Trigonometric Functions

• Trigonometric Graphs Tutorial (with animated graphs)
• Graphing Trigonometric Functions from arizona.edu
• Graphing Trigonometric Functions from purplemath.com

Applications of Trigonometry Resources

• Real-life Applications of Trigonometry

Elementary Geometry

Links to resources related to basic Euclidean geometry, which is important to pre-calculus, calculus, physics and chemistry courses, among others.

• Geometry Formula Sheet from Cengage
• Khan Academy: Geometry Resources

Plane Geometry Resources

• Plane Geometry Review

Solid Geometry Resources

• Solid Geometry Review

Finance, Personal Finance, and Financial Calculators

Links to online resources related to personal finance, including mortgage calculators and credit report information.

• FAQs on Credit Reports
• How to Build an Amortization Schedule with MS Excel (YouTube video)
• The Wall Street Journal: The Best Online Tools for Personal Finance
• Bankrate.com--Find up-to-the-minute rates for mortgages, savings accounts, car loans and more
• Yahoo! Personal Finance: Calculators and more

Elementary Probability and Statistics

Links to resources related to topics studied in courses involving introductory probability or introductory statistics.

• Khan Academy: Counting (Factorials, Combinations, Permutations) Resources
• Khan Academy: Probability 
• Basic Probability Tutorial

Basic Statistics Resources

• Khan Academy: Statistics Resources
• Khan Academy: AP Statistics Resources
• Stat Trek: Statistics Tutorial
• NASA's Introduction to Basic Statistics Terms: Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation

Sets, Counting, and Venn Diagrams

• An Introduction to Sets, Set Notation and Set Operations
• Venn Diagrams (YouTube Video) 
• Venn Diagrams
• Interactive Venn Diagrams
• An Introduction to Combinations and Permutations
• Khan Academy: Counting (Factorials, Combinations, Permutations) Resources

Graphs in Probability and Statistics

• Overview of Stem and Leaf Plots

Z-Scores and the Normal Distributions (The "Bell" Curve)

• Z-Scores Explained (YouTube video)
• Normal Distribution (YouTube video)

Technology

Links to external resources, vendor resources, and instructor-produced documents relating to the use of Texas Instruments calculators, MS Excel, R, SPSS used by students at Salem College.
TI® Graphing Calculators

• TI-84 Plus/Silver Edition Handbook
• TI-89 Handbook

MS® Excel®

• Basic Tasks in MS Excel

SPSS® Tutorials

• Intro to SPSS (YouTube video)
• SPSS for Windows
• SPSS Tutorial

R® Resources

• The R Project
• R Resources Page

Study Skills and Tips for Quantitative Courses

Links to helpful studying resources for different learning styles.

• POGIL

Resources for Standardized Examinations

Links to a variety of standardized examinations required for graduate or professional school or for professional credentialing. 

Check out our Test Preparation Libguide for additional free resources!

NC Teacher Licensure Testing

• Resources for Licensure Testing 

Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators

• Overview of Praxis Core
• ETS Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics Study Companion 
• Khan Academy videos identified by ETS

Pearson General Curriculum Test

• Mathematics Subtest: Practice Test 1
• Mathematics Subtest: Practice Test 2

GRE General Test

• Overview of the Quantitative Reasoning Measure of the GRE General Test
• Quantitative Skills Review
• Free Online Kaplan GRE Practice Test (pre-registration required)

MCAT

• Salem College's Pre-Health Advising Page (Salem log-in required)
• What's on the MCAT?
• Free Online Kaplan MCAT Practice Tests (pre-registration required)
• Khan Academy MCAT Practice Questions

GMAT

• About the GMAT Exam
• Free Online Kaplan GMAT Practice Tests (pre-registration required)

PCAT

• Salem College's Pre-Health Advising Page (Salem log-in required)
• Free Online Kaplan PCAT Practice Tests (pre-registration required)

DAT

• Salem College's Pre-Health Advising Page (Salem log-in required)
• Quantitative Reasoning Topics Covered on the DAT
• Free Online Kaplan DAT Practice Tests (pre-registration required)

LSAT

• Free Online Kaplan LSAT Practice Tests (pre-registration required)

​Mathematics Preparation Expected for Graduate Programs

• Advice on Mathematics Preparation for Graduate Programs in Economics
• GRE Quantitative Skills Review