Does anyone know a website/book that teaches you concepts?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around seeking additional resources for understanding concepts in Pre-Calculus and Math Analysis. Participants share suggestions for websites and books that could aid in learning, particularly focusing on the need for clearer explanations and more examples.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in understanding concepts due to inadequate explanations from their teacher and textbook, seeking alternative resources.
  • Another participant suggests using videos as a more effective learning tool, citing their visual nature and the abundance of examples they provide.
  • Specific video resources from the University of Idaho are shared as potential aids for Pre-Calculus studies.
  • A participant mentions their preference for visual learning and the need for information presented in an easily understandable format.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for additional resources to aid understanding, but there is no consensus on the best type of resource, as preferences for videos versus traditional texts are expressed.

Contextual Notes

Some participants indicate uncertainty about the appropriate level of resources needed, which may affect the relevance of the suggestions provided.

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Does anyone know a website/book that teaches you concepts??

I need another source to accommodate me in my Pre-Cal/Math Analysis studies. Sometimes, my teacher just admubrates the concepts and the book gives abstruse explanations or an inadequate amount of examples to make me understand it fully. A website would be the best, the second would probably be a common book in which I can check out from the public/school's library. Thanks a bunch! :smile:
 
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AznBoi said:
I need another source to accommodate me in my Pre-Cal/Math Analysis studies. Sometimes, my teacher just admubrates the concepts and the book gives abstruse explanations or an inadequate amount of examples to make me understand it fully. A website would be the best, the second would probably be a common book in which I can check out from the public/school's library. Thanks a bunch! :smile:

My suggestion would be videos, as they are more visual then text, requires less focus to use and learn from as well as provide numerous examples in my opinion.

University of Idaho has made videos of some of their pre-calculus courses that can provide a useful tool for you.

http://www.sci.uidaho.edu/polya/math160flash/contents.html
http://www.sci.uidaho.edu/polya/math143/video_instruction/video_instruction.htm
http://www.sci.uidaho.edu/polya/math108/video_instruction/video_instruction.htm

As I am not really sure on what level you are at, this is all I can provide you with at this moment. The video clips require RealPlayer.
 
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EmilK said:
My suggestion would be videos, as they are more visual then text, requires less focus to use and learn from as well as provide numerous examples in my opinion.

University of Idaho has made videos of some of their pre-calculus courses that can provide a useful tool for you.

http://www.sci.uidaho.edu/polya/math160flash/contents.html
http://www.sci.uidaho.edu/polya/math143/video_instruction/video_instruction.htm
http://www.sci.uidaho.edu/polya/math108/video_instruction/video_instruction.htm

As I am not really sure on what level you are at, this is all I can provide you with at this moment. The video clips require RealPlayer.

arildno said:
Why not post your questions here at PF? :smile:

Haha, arildno.. Yeah but sometimes I don't get my questions answered on time. Anyways, I'm a visual learner and it's better for me to have the information in front of me in a way that I can easily understand it.

Thanks EmilK for the links, I'll be sure to check them out!
 
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