Recent content by Fleets

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    Please, Help Me Learn Math's Language

    Thanks to all those that offered their guidance. This Khan online academy thingie is perfect for my goals, I think, and from there I can move into the open courseware that comes from MIT, and other universities. I'm very excited about the possibilities. :) Additional thanks to the tips about...
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    Please, Help Me Learn Math's Language

    This is what I was afraid of. I think that going back to university would probably be the worst thing to do with my level of knowledge, anyway. I'll just keep plugging away at this. Thanks for your insights.
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    Please, Help Me Learn Math's Language

    Unfortunately, I don't have the means to go back to university or college at this time. I have noticed that there are a wide range of resources online, dedicated to helping with mathematics. MIT for example, has a huge online free open course format, with many more subjects beyond math. It's...
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    Please, Help Me Learn Math's Language

    My problems with math began at a very young age. The school I went to was very small and situated next to farmland, and the teachers didn't really have a firm grasp on the subject themselves, nor were very enthusiastic about it. My frustrations with the subject, and being unable to understand...