Other Interesting Sites

• About Algebra - Wikipedia
• Online Tromino Puzzles - Enjoy!
• Magic Square in Art by Albrecht Dürer

• Reduce math anxiety at www.mathpower.com/reduce.htm
• Helpful Math Links at www.mathpower.com/linkstu.htm
• Example of simple and compound interest
• Doubling Pennies for 30 days

Learning Tips

• Frequent study periods produce better results than "cramming".
• Review previous sections a little each day.
• Neatly write out each step of the solution.  If your work is a mess, so is the visual input that is provided to the brain.
• After practicing a problem, have someone check the process. If your process is wrong, the more you practice the incorrect steps the harder it will be learn the correct method.
• Practice as much as possible. Just watching your instructor do the problem, does not develop your ability to do the process.  Learning is not a "spectator sport".
  
  
• Seek help when needed. Free tutoring is available in the HCC Math Center. 552-2552, DON 246. Walk-in and phone help
• Talk to your instructor regarding progress, concerns, goals.  Make sure that you're clear about office hours and locations.
  
• Find a study partner.  Some students find it easier to learn together.
• Label and date your notes from each class meeting.  Do the same with your homework.
• College instructors assume each student is practicing sufficiently to learn the concepts. This may mean doing more homework than is assigned. Seek help if/when you need it.