Request for quality website/information to use for algebra review

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around finding quality resources for reviewing algebra skills, particularly for individuals who already have a foundational understanding of the concepts and are looking to refresh their knowledge without engaging with full textbooks.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to review algebra skills efficiently, seeking resources that allow for quick reference rather than comprehensive study.
  • Another participant suggests using Khan Academy as a potential resource for algebra review.
  • A different participant recommends the website bescientist.info, highlighting its variety of math tutorials, including algebra.
  • One participant advocates for using the book "Forgotten Algebra" as a practical way to refresh algebra skills by working through problems quickly, while also mentioning a desire for a similar resource for advanced algebra.

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Participants present various resource suggestions without a clear consensus on the best option, indicating multiple competing views on effective review methods.

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No specific limitations or assumptions are noted, but the discussion reflects a range of preferences for resource types, from online platforms to physical books.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals looking to refresh their algebra skills, particularly those with a background in mathematics or related fields who prefer targeted review resources.

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I'm currently an autodidactic mathematician/physicist and before I dive into my rusty calculus textbook to review I first want to be sure that I've filled in any holes in my algebra skills.

I don't want to waste my time digging through entire algebra textbooks when I already understand the concepts quite well, I just want to go "Oh, I forgot how to do that!" and then look up the relevant information. Almost everything on Google for general review are things for textbooks I don't have or high school classes I'm not in.

Anybody have anything to share?

Thanks!

-PairofDimes
 
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Hey, don't forget to check

http://www.bescientist.info

There are numerous tutorials on various topics of math including algebra, including physics, chemistry
 
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Get a copy of "Forgotten Algebra" from a library and do every problem in the book as fast as you can go. Doing that all over again will sometimes help even more.

The only objection about that book I ever received was one student saying she wished there was a "Forgotten Advanced Algebra" book.

Then you can repeat the process with "Forgotten Calculus."

Both those books will do wonders bringing old brain cells back on line. They are not intended to teach the subject to someone who never knew the material.

Used copies can be had, including shipping, for less than $5
 

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