Math Book for All Levels: From Beginner to University

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The discussion centers around finding a comprehensive math book that covers topics from pre-algebra through to university-level mathematics. Participants emphasize the need for clarity regarding what "beginning" and "university level" entail, as these can vary widely. Several resources are suggested, including Schaum's Outline for undergraduate math, Arfken and Weber's reference, and a free mathematical methods PDF by Professor Nearing. The conversation highlights the importance of accessible materials for learners with varying levels of English proficiency. Additionally, there is mention of the MathIsPower4U.com website, which offers free educational videos. Participants also discuss the value of middle and high school textbooks for foundational knowledge, noting that some adults struggle with basic concepts, underscoring the necessity of solid foundational resources.
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(sorry for my poor english.) is there a math book for learning mathematics from the beginning until university level, like there's University Physics for physics?
 
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kent davidge said:
(sorry for my poor english.) is there a math book for learning mathematics from the beginning until university level, like there's University Physics for physics?
Could you be a little more precise? From the beginning is a vast region. Also university level might strongly depend on what you intend to study there. And if your English is poor, what would be a preferred language?
 
Not that I'm aware of. I've seen a Schaums Outline that covers much of undergraduate math in one book:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071635408/?tag=pfamazon01-20

and there's the Arfken and Weber reference:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IKN24M/?tag=pfamazon01-20

or the Boaz:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471198269/?tag=pfamazon01-20

and lastly the free Prof Nearing reference:

http://www.physics.miami.edu/~nearing/mathmethods/mathematical_methods-three.pdf

There's also the MathIsPower4U.com website with a large collection of free videos on high school to undergraduate level math.
 
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fresh_42 by beginning I mean from pre algebra to what you learn in the high school

jedishrfu those books are so hard for me :smile:
 
kent davidge said:
fresh_42 by beginning I mean from pre algebra to what you learn in the high school

jedishrfu those books are so hard for me :smile:
Sorry, in this area I don't have enough knowledge about english book markets.
 
kent davidge said:
I mean from pre algebra to what you learn in the high school

This is covered in the first 300 to 400 pages of this pedagogical book,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0831133279/?tag=pfamazon01-20

The remaining 900 pages (1200 pages in total!) covers mathematics from the first two years of university.
 
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This is covered in the first 300 to 400 pages of this pedagogical book,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0831133279/?tag=pfamazon01-20

The remaining 900 pages (1200 pages in total!) covers mathematics from the first two years of university.

Stroud looks pretty good. It uses the self-teaching problem at a time approach with the answer at the start of the next problem.

Another one with a historical bent is Jan Gullberg's tome:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/039304002X/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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great books

someone knows a good book which I can learn what are series, factorial, what are natural numbers, rational numbers, geometric and arithmetic progressions, ... ? i.e. a book which starts from the beginning of the math
 
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I suggest middle school + high school textbooks. The fundamental set of knowledge is here (except for series which is a university level topic). I recently read an excellent middle school level textbook (not in english unfortunately) and I really enjoyed myself. In particular, I did learn things that I forgot in geometry and arithmetics, and I found many interesting problems. I discovered that some adults with upper level scientific education could not solve middle school level problems, which was a real surprise.
 
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