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College
Life
A general page about college life-
includes discussions of all aspects of college life- dealing with parents,
study skills, dealing with dorm life, etc.
Council of Undergraduate Research
If you are doing Undergraduate research, register here to get connected with Graduate Schools interested in you!
These Quicktime tutorials will help you learn how to use your TI-84 Calculator.
An interesting look at common math mistakes. This site also has the answer to "Why study...."
DAU
Math Refresher
lessons, examples and worksheets for both algebra and
calculus
Other
Algebra and Calculus Tutorials
by Waner and Costenoble
SOS Math
tutorial with discussion and examples for algebra, trig,
calculus, etc.
Math Forum
includes "Ask Dr. Math" along with other
resources for all subjects
GoMath
Lots of questions about algebra/geometry/SAT
answered
Common
Mathematical Errors
A list of errors found by a Math Professor at Vanderbilt-
as he says- we're tired of these common errors- we'd rather have some new,
original errors!
Calculation
Tips and Tricks
Ex: Divisibility rules and
why they work
Math
for Morons Like Us
Various tutorials written in "plain
english"
Appetizers
and Lessons for Mathematics and Reason
Short lessons explaining concepts
in math
Explore
Math
Interesting animations and visualizations
for basic mathematical ideas
Reading
a Mathematics Textbook
Karl's Calculus Tutor
This includes tips on all kinds
of things mathematical
download this program to get practice problems with personalized hints.
Algebra Help
discussion of topics, worksheets with clickable answers,
use RealPlayer to listen to the lesson
Dr.
Freedman Tidbits
A set of videos where Dr. Freedman
gives short tips on basic algebra techniques- very good
Are You Ready for Calculus II?
Are You Ready for Calculus III?
These websites are quizzes to help you determine if you remember enough previous material to enter these courses. If you don't, either reconsider your choice of course, or get some help!
this is a nice printable 2-page set of formulas you should remember from PreCalculus
this is a nice interactive quiz you can take to be sure you are ready for Calculus
Related
Rates
tutorial by S. Waner and S. Costenoble
Calculus
Animations with Math Cad
animations for slope,arclength,
quadric surfaces, infinite series, limits,etc
Cool
Math
Web Links for Calculus
The
Integrator
Will integrate almost anything-
brought to you by the creators of Mathematica. Also has the history
of integration.
Ask
Mr. Calculus
Ask him!
An Interactive Euclid Elements
The
Physics Classroom
Discussion of various physics types topics included in
Calculus III- might also help you with physics!
Are you Ready for Ordinary Differential Equations?
Differential Equations Tutorial
Books in all topics which may be downloaded free by students to use for self study. Others can download the books for $10.
Download or view this free textbook.
MathSpark
Page of explanation and practice problems for mathematics
written by students and faculty at Harvard.
University
of Michigan-Professor Garret's page
lots of practice problems
intended for his calculus class with immediate feedback. They are
sorted by their due dates in class, but you can browse through to find
topics for which you need practice.
MAA
Profiles
Profiles of mathematicians in various types of positions.
This includes people with BA, BS, MS, as well as Ph.D.
Careers
that Count
Profiles of people who have math degrees put together
by the Association of Women in Mathematics.
American Mathematical Society (AMS)
Data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) about where people who graduated recently with degrees in Mathematics are employed or going to school.
CNN
Article
about the advantages of having a math degree- top ten
list of careers which use general math majors with only a bachelor's degree
Career Options for Graduates in the Mathematical Sciences
A page from Appalachian State University with links to Math career Ideas
Career Ideas- University of Dayton
A page by Wiebke S. Diestelkamp with more career links (scroll down)
Mathematical
Careers
This is a page provided by the
American Mathematical Society
University of Delaware Careers in Mathematics
I Enjoy math, but what good is a math degree?
Careers
in Math
CoolMath.com
Article
about Math Careers
Article written by Dr. Pat Kenschaft from Montclair State
University, host of radio show, Math Medley. This article is based
on a survey taken of Montclair graduates asking about their current careers.
The copy here is pre-publication.
Math
used in other fields
Research article giving examples
of math in other fields- automobile production, nursing, banking, biology,
etc.
Alumni
Career Profiles
Page compiled by South Dakota School of Mines- it includes
descriptions of careers pursued by math majors at that University.
Maths
at Work
A searchable database of profiles of employees and how
they use math- this is from the UK, so some of the phrases they use may
be unfamiliar- but still worth your time.
Royal
Statistical Society
Information about careers in statistics- from the UK
NSA
Career opportunities at the National Security Agency
Alumni
Profiles- Southwestern University
This page lists mathematics alumni and their current
jobs.
Bachelor's
degree recipients- report by National Science Association
Statistical report of what kinds
of jobs bachelor degree recipients are taking
Careers at the Census Bureau (Census Bureau Site)
Careers in Science and Engineering
type in "mathematics" or "math" for key word
If you have an interest in Math on the Web, Design Science has a number of openings, including some that aren't just programming work. I mention that since in my past life as a math teacher, I always found it difficult to advise math students who didn't want to be programmers as to how they might be able to use their math backgrounds to find work in industry.
A Non-Profit resource center for people exploring career paths.
Mathematical
Organizations- sources for further links,
job info, etc.
MAA (Mathematical Association of America)
AMS (American Mathematical Society)
NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
AWM (Association for Women in Mathematics)
AMSTAT (American Statistical Association)
CAS (Casualty Actuarial Society)
Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (in the UK)
Access to other departments nation wide
Site recommended by Fred Lemmerhirt of Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, Illinois
Math
Archives
Site for links to sites for undergraduates
in math- includes pages for undergraduate projects, careers, etc.
Math
Counts
this is the website for the program
for middle school students- SDSU held a Math Counts contest last year,
our winner went to the Nationwide contest!
Math
Forum
Register for their weekly newsletter
with lots of interesting websites highlighted in each newsletter.
This is a MUST for future teachers- there are thousands of links for ideas
for teaching.
Math
Goodies
This site has lots of "stuff" for math teachers- sign
up for their weekly newsletter and get new ideas every week!
Plus
Magazine
Really neat on-line magazine for mathematics- accessible
to high school students, but interesting for all levels!
Pi
in the Sky
Another really neat mathematics magazine accessible to
high school students, but interesting for all levels! This one has
articles which are downloaded as .pdf files (need acrobat reader)
Cool and useful animations!
Download this free Fractal Generator!
Pythagorgrams and Homepage for the author
Really cool interactive proof of the Pythagorean theorem
Platonic
Realms
Just a fun compendium of mathematical thought!
Bamdad's Mathematical Cartoons
(discontinued due to copyright infringement)
From John Handley High School Mathematics Department
Candy
Bar math
not really math, but fun anyway
Building
Models of 3-D Surfaces
from Math Forum
Math Forum's Puzzle of the Week
Cut
the Knot
interactive games and puzzles
Yahoo Math Problems
Just some fun problems for you
to play around with- solutions included
Cool
Math
Lots of fun topics- good for secondary
and college level mathematics
Number
Patterns
Magic squares, magic stars, other patterns
Mathematical
Applets
Applets (animations) which demonstrate mathematical ideas
Famous
non-mathematicians
or
Famous Non-Mathematicians
A list of people in various non-mathematical
occupations who majored or minored in math i.e. Teri Hatcher
Math
in the Movies
Discussion of Math topics found
in major studio movies- from Flubber to Die Hard
The
World of Escher
Stories and Art of M.C. Escher
Mathematicians
are People Too
Take this quiz to find out which mathematician you have
the most in common with.
The
Pi Club
The name speaks for itself!
Women in Math- University of Oregon
Biographies of women mathematicians
Early Use of Mathematics Words
Biographies
of Mathematicians
in alphabetical order
Famous
Problems in the History of Math
(from Math Forum)
Mathematician's
Geneology Page
find who you are related to mathematically-
start with your math professor and follow them up the tree- look for a
name you recognize from your math classes- My advisor was R. Kannan- he
also worked with Lamberto Cesare- so I'm related to Arzela' and indirectly
to Volterra and Mandelbrojt!
Mathematician
Links
Yahooligans (kids search engine)
results for Mathematicians.
Calendar
Click on certain days on this calendar
to find out what kind of Math "anniversaries" are celebrated on that day.
Mr. Brandenburg's List of Books you can Read
A very comprehensive annotated bibliography of Math and Science
books.
Archimedes
Great web page with history and problems attributed to
Archimedes
Explore
Math
This web page has some interesting animations- but more
importantly has a discussion of some interesting mathematical ideas- Mozart's
dice game, Acoustics, etc.
Vedic
Mathematics
Vedic Mathematics is the name given
to the ancient system of Mathematics which was rediscovered from the Vedas
between 1911 and 1918 by Sri Bharati Krsna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
Appetizers
and Lessons for Mathematics and Reason
Interesting short tidbits of interesting ideas in mathematics
Using quaternions to represent rotation
Hamilton's
research on quaternions
This page gives a very basic definition of a quaternion
and contains many links to their uses
Mathematics
of Cartography
Page from Rice University with
lots of interesting links for cartographers or geographers
Proofs
in Mathematics
Cut-the Knot: a discussion of proof
in general, followed by links to many clever and fascinating proofs
Cut-The-Knot
an interactive web-column by Alex
Bogomolmy- lots of interesting mathematical essays are listed in the middle-
on the far left of this page are links to many interesting puzzles, problems,
paradoxes, etc. There is also an interesting poll in which you can participate
Non
Standard Analysis and Hyperreal numbers
A new way of looking at infinite
and infinitesimal numbers
Writing
in Mathematics
this is a web page which explains the need for you to
learn to write mathematically, gives you tips on how to write mathematically,
good "phrases" to use in mathematical writing, and tips for using word
processors when typing in mathematics. This page has moved, and I
haven't found its new location yet.
Mathematik
Interesting web site with animations illustrating unique
mathematical ideas- includes explanation of the topic or a link for further
information.
Game
Theory
Elementary introduction to some
interesting "games" and the mathematics involved.
Colorful
Math
Games designed for K-12, but which
will give you an introduction to graph theory- a topic which is both "cutting
edge" and easy to understand.
Complex
Numbers
This "short course" is a nice introduction
to complex numbers and applications.
Curious
and Useful Math
Interesting tricks and the mathematics
behind them
CWATSETS
Brand new topic in math- this stands
for "closed with a twist"- if you want to be part of a new generation,
try this one! This may require that you personally contact the mathematician
who started it all (he's nice) to get some of the results from his Summer
Research for Undergraduates program.
Game
Theory and the Cuban Missile Crisis
An intro to game theory, which
is then used to model the Cuban Missille Crisis- very interesting modeling
problem!
Math
Modeling- Why run instead of walk?
Another interesting math modeling problem- very interesting
animations. Modeling and solving problems such as this would make
a very interesting senior paper!
Unsolved
problems
Interesting page with essays discussing unsolved problems
in
math.
Mersenne's
Primes
Includes history and table on known Mersenne's primes
Fibonacci
Numbers / Harder
Fibonacci Numbers
This page has a set of puzzles which show applications
of Fibonacci Numbers. The second page has harder applications- you
can start with the easy ones, but of course for a senior project, you would
need to move to the harder ones, too.
Peanut
Software
This site contains some very useful
windows programs. In particular, the program WinPlot and the
dynamic geometry program
WinGeom are especially recommended
gnuplot
This is another useful plotting
program- it is freeware from Dartmouth- this site answers questions about
gnuplot and gives you a link to the download site- downloads as a .zip
file
EXP Viewer
This program allows you to view documents that were created in
EXP, a scientific word processor.
Mathematical
Atlas
A Gateway to Mathematics
Eric Weisstein's World
of Mathematics
NOW AVAILABLE! (11/06/01)
Math
in Daily Life
Web links in math
The
Living Mathematics Project
some interesting interactive mathematical
illustrations, for example- interactive proof of the Pythagorean Theorem,
comparison of a function with it's Taylor polynomial, etc.
What
Good is Math?
Ideas of why math should be important to you- geared
for pre-college students, but still interesting.
Frank
Potter's Science Gems
List of web sites for mathematics- sorted by topic.
http://euler.slu.edu/Dept/SuccessinMath.html
Dr. Flints "You are currently at risk of not passing this course" page
Western Nebraska Skills Study page
Ways to be a Successful Student
Cindy Arem's Math Study Skills
College
Life
A general page about college life-
includes discussions of all aspects of college life- dealing with parents,
study skills, dealing with dorm life, etc.\
Professor Freedman's Study skills Page
Find
your learning style
A questionaire which helps you
determine your learning style- be sure to read the tips on how to best
utilize your style!
Index
of Learning Styles
Another chance to decide how you
learn.
Math
Study Skills Inventory
Take this test to determine how
your study skills rate!
Cuesta College Academic Support Center- Mathematics
Lots of good ideas for how to be successful in math classes.
Southwestern
University- C. Sawyer
Listing of summer programs sorted
by class (freshmen, soph, etc.), topics, student diversity
NASA
Undergraduate Student Research Program
NSF
Listing of Summer Research Experiences
for Undergraduates (REU)
AMS
Listing of Summer REU's
MAA
Listing of Summer REU's
MAA
Other Summer opportunities
NSA
Opportunities for Co-Ops at the
National Security Agency
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program
Fellows have worked as reporters, editors, researchers and production assistants at such media outlets as the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, National Public Radio, Sacramento Bee, and Scientific American. Participants come in knowing the importance of translating their work for the public, but they leave with the tools and the know-how to accomplish this important goal.
For
Future Teachers
These sites are just great sites
I have come across in my own surfing- they are by no means a comprehensive
list of sites available. Of course, all of the sites above will be
useful to you as you look for classroom resources, these are just geared
especially towards teachers
Inspirational
Posters
Download mathematical posters which would be good for
decorating your room from the AMS
NCTM Web site (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
Math
Forum
Register for their weekly newsletter
with lots of interesting websites highlighted in each newsletter.
This is a MUST for future teachers- there are thousands of links for ideas
for teaching.
Teacher2Teacher
A Math forum discussion archive
for teachers
Math
Goodies
This site has lots of "stuff" for math teachers- sign
up for their weekly newsletter and get new ideas every week!
Plus
Magazine
Really neat on-line magazine for mathematics- accessible
to high school students, but interesting for all levels!
Pi
in the Sky
Another really neat mathematics magazine accessible to
high school students, but interesting for all levels! This one has
articles which are downloaded as .pdf files (need acrobat reader)
AMS
High School Page
American Mathematical Society page for high school students
and teachers.
AP
Calculus
College board web page for advanced placement calculus
exams
Karen's
Tricks of the Trade
Author of Coolmath gives tips on how she makes her math
class fun!
Math
Counts
Math Counts is a contest for middle school math students-
this is a page with a problem of the week as well as other class or math
club activities
Chameleon
Graphing
Web based unit on lines and slope
Lesson
Plans
Interesting ideas for various topics- divided by grade
level
Math
Applications
This is a high school level course in applied math.
The chapters are quite interesting and have good ideas around which you
could build a unit. It is funded by a U.S. Challenge grant and the
Department of Education of Hawaii.
Math
Problems and WarmUps
A searchable list of word problems- high school, early
college level.
Mathematical
Games
List and rules for mathematical games which are terrific
to use in the classroom.
NASA
Kids Page
Besides the obvious, look at the "puzzles" section for
interesting math problems- for example, how much would you weigh on the
moon, etc. You can also subscribe to an e-newsletter for teachers.
SDSU
Career Center
Register at the SDSU Career Center
AIMS
Web page
Activities Integrating Math, Science and Technology
Investigating
Patterns
This page has really interesting activities for Middle
School students involving patterns, curves and topology.
Link to
SDSU
Math and Stat Department
Link to
Dr.
Flint's Homepage
Last updated on:09/02/08