Courses Precalculus and secondary math study resources

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The discussion focuses on seeking effective resources for studying secondary math and precalculus. A participant shares their experience of starting this journey and recommends Plainmath, a platform for asking math-related questions to enhance understanding. They also suggest OpenStax as a valuable resource, highlighting its free access to materials that help identify areas of comprehension. The conversation touches on the typical progression of high school math courses, outlining a sequence that includes Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus. The emphasis is on finding supportive resources and understanding foundational concepts in mathematics.
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Hey! Now I am also just starting to study secondary math and precalculus, so I am in search of good resources and help. Since I don’t understand a lot of things and I cannot to solve on my own. I have advised you one more resource that I found yesterday. It is called Plainmath, where you can ask any question that interests you. I hope this will help you (as well as me) understand many of the nuances.
 
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You can always find help in our homework forums on PF, and some good sources here:
https://openstax.org/subjects

There might be better ones, but OpenStax allows you to figure out what you do understand already and what not for free.
 
tanotshaun said:
Hey! Now I am also just starting to study secondary math and precalculus, so I am in search of good resources and help. Since I don’t understand a lot of things and I cannot to solve on my own. I have advised you one more resource that I found yesterday. It is called Plainmath, where you can ask any question that interests you. I hope this will help you (as well as me) understand many of the nuances.
High school? Secondary Math? Tell exactly what you are studying. One way to view the progression of Mathematics courses which may be available to high school students on a college preparatory "track" is
(1) Algebra 1 (basic, introductory, elementary)
(2) Algebra 2 (intermediate)
(3) "Mathematical Analysis"(not very good terminology) (Pre-Calculus, or easily thought as Algebra 3)
 
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