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I'd recommend you get on the khan academy and start brushing up on algebra and trig. Try to get through the knowledge map it basically gives you a path on what you need to be proficient in calculus.
Lockie123 said:After 20 years of being a locksmith, I have decided that I want to get a college degree and I'll be starting next year! As part of my degree, I will be doing two math courses - one in calculus and the other in linear algebra.
However other than addition and subtraction, I don't know much else! I'll need to work my way through K - 12 math textbooks doing topics such as arithmetic, algebra, counting & probability, geometry, number theory, calculus, etc before even touching first year college calculus and linear algebra textbooks!
Could I please get some math textbook recommendations that are clear, proof-based and to the point? I have heard that some Soviet textbooks do what I want but I don't know too much about Soviet textbooks but it does sound interesting!
I do prefer textbooks as I am a bit old fashioned and aren't the best when it comes to using technology! Money also is not a problem so please recommend as many textbooks as needed! If it's better to have a textbook for each field in math then so be it!
Lockie123 said:I'll need to work my way through K - 12 math textbooks doing topics such as arithmetic, algebra, counting & probability, geometry, number theory, calculus, etc before even touching first year college calculus and linear algebra textbooks!
Could I please get some math textbook recommendations that are clear, proof-based and to the point? I have heard that some Soviet textbooks do what I want but I don't know too much about Soviet textbooks but it does sound interesting!
Hi :)Lockie123 said:After 20 years of being a locksmith, I have decided that I want to get a college degree and I'll be starting next year! As part of my degree, I will be doing two math courses - one in calculus and the other in linear algebra.
However other than addition and subtraction, I don't know much else! I'll need to work my way through K - 12 math textbooks doing topics such as arithmetic, algebra, counting & probability, geometry, number theory, calculus, etc before even touching first year college calculus and linear algebra textbooks!
Could I please get some math textbook recommendations that are clear, proof-based and to the point? I have heard that some Soviet textbooks do what I want but I don't know too much about Soviet textbooks but it does sound interesting!
I do prefer textbooks as I am a bit old fashioned and aren't the best when it comes to using technology! Money also is not a problem so please recommend as many textbooks as needed! If it's better to have a textbook for each field in math then so be it!
I really liked those books too. The "College Algebra, with 1720 solved problems" if I remember correctly, was such a big help.NTW said:I remember fondly the 'Schaum Outline Series' books... I don't know if they are still available. In those books, the theory was clearly explained, in compact paragraphs, there were a few of problems already worked out, and a lot of them to be solved by the reader...
mathwonk said:I would go to a university science library with a list of topics and books, and browse in the stacks, staying all afternoon or all day reading in them to see which ones are your style. That's what I used to do. It's quiet there too.
In regard to schaum's outline series, in my opinion the older the edition the better (40+ years), so the old ones in a library might be better than what you find for sale at amazon.
A locksmith starting college should focus on algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and basic calculus. These topics will provide a strong foundation for understanding more advanced mathematical concepts.
Some recommended math textbooks for locksmiths starting college include "College Algebra" by James Stewart, "Geometry: A Comprehensive Course" by Dan Pedoe, "Trigonometry" by Michael Sullivan, and "Calculus: Early Transcendentals" by James Stewart.
Yes, there are many online resources and websites that can supplement a locksmith's math textbook. Some examples include Khan Academy, MathisFun, and Wolfram Alpha.
While having a strong background in math can be beneficial for a locksmith, it is not necessarily a requirement for success in the field. Many locksmiths have learned the necessary math skills through on-the-job training or specialized courses.
A locksmith can continue to improve their math skills by practicing regularly, taking advanced courses, attending workshops or conferences, and staying up-to-date with new techniques and technologies in the field.