Need a Math Refresher? Check Out Khan Academy!

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Khan Academy is highly recommended for engineering students seeking a math refresher, covering topics from algebra to calculus. Users suggest practicing problems from books like "Forgotten Algebra" and "Forgotten Calculus" to reinforce skills. Math Tutor software is also mentioned as effective for high school and middle school math instruction, offering comprehensive coverage of various subjects. Local libraries and bookstores may have useful resources as well. Overall, these tools can help individuals regain confidence and proficiency in math.
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I'm an engineer student, and I think I need a refresher on everything from algebra to calculus. Would definitely appreciate it if some of you can provide recommendations for some math self study software.
 
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It's a web site, not software, but a number of people have made favorable remarks about Khan Academy:

http://www.khanacademy.org/

Disclaimer: haven't tried it myself.
 
graycolor said:
I'm an engineer student, and I think I need a refresher on everything from algebra to calculus. Would definitely appreciate it if some of you can provide recommendations for some math self study software.

Try looking at mat tutor dot com (without spaces of course)
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It is complemented by Pre-Algebra in our "Practice and Review Series", which is a highly effective pre-algebra review and practice instructional software package. Each of the subjects that follow pre-algebra - algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, trigonometry, and calculus - is given outstanding, comprehensive treatment by other programs in the series. For example, Algebra 1 in the "Concepts and Skills Series" will help students learn the concepts of elementary algebra, and basic problem solving. Algebra 1 in the "Practice and Review Series" will help students build mastery in solving problems of intermediate and advanced difficulty.
 
awkward said:
It's a web site, not software, but a number of people have made favorable remarks about Khan Academy:

http://www.khanacademy.org/

Disclaimer: haven't tried it myself.

Thank you! Very useful site indeed
 
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