Helpful Web Sites (and other resources)

This page was updated on: October 4, 2015.

The following book (available in the Morton College bookstore) expands upon many of the suggestions in the Strategies for Success article.  It also contains tips for reducing math anxiety and improving your time management, listening, note-taking and test-taking skills.

Nolting, Paul D.  Winning at Math: Your Guide to Learning Mathematics Through Successful Study Skills (5th edition).  Bradenton, FL: Academic Success Press, Inc. 2008.

There is a wealth of information available on the internet to help you succeed in college.  Some of the information is available through web sites at other colleges.  While some of the information is intended specifically for students at those colleges, most of the information is general in nature and may be helpful to students everywhere.

The following sites appear to be helpful and well organized, though I have not reviewed them in detail.  Many of these sites cover the same topics, so it is not necessary to explore every one of them.  In fact, surfing the internet to find study aids can consume a lot of your time - time that may be better spent studying!

If you use any of these resources, please let me know whether they were helpful.  Also, please let me know if any of the links are broken.

A GOOD OVERALL RESOURCE - AND CLOSE TO HOME!

Morton College Math Links  This web page provides links to a variety of math-related websites as a resource for students who may need math help or are interested in mathematics as an academic discipline.

LEARNING MATH

English-to-Spanish Mathematics Dictionary

Khan Academy What started out as Sal Khan making a few algebra videos for his cousins has grown to over 2100 videos and 100 self-paced assessments on math topics from basic arithmetic to differential equations, as well as topics in science, finance and history.  This free site has been featured on NBC News and PBS, and it has also gained the attention of Bill Gates.

math.com  Contains tutorials and self-exams in many branches of mathematics, from basic arithmetic through advanced topics. The tutorial on fractions is particularly good in that it contains lots of explanatory material, examples and self-paced exercises. Also check out the web site's study tips and a variety of "cool tools."

purplemath.com  A web site focused exclusively on algebra. The site contains dozens of on-line algebra lessons, an on-line test to evaluate and help you improve your study skills, guidelines to help with your homework assignments, and links to many more algebra and math web sites.

Mathpower  This web site says that it provides "information about basic math, algebra, study skills, math anxiety and learning styles and specifically addresses the needs of the community college adult learner." The site provides links to information about learning styles, study skills, and ways to reduce math anxiety, as well as tutorials, algebra assignments, and math videos.

Mathematics Articles  This excellent site is written by Stan Brown, a community college instructor in New York state. It covers topics such as: how to study math, how to read a math book, how to work a math problem, how to take a math test, and how to show your work.  There are also links to a host of other math sites.

Success in Mathematics  These tips are on the math department web site at St. Louis University. Topics include: study skills, problem solving, studying for a math test, taking a math test, and asking for help.

Coping with Math Anxiety  Discusses myths and misconceptions about the study of mathematics and how to overcome them. Also provides strategies for learning in class, doing homework, doing word problems and taking exams.

Managing Math Anxiety  A web site maintained by a community college in Oregon. Discusses strategies for studying, note taking, taking exams and retaining your math skills.

Shay Cardell's Math Links - Dozens and dozens of links to web sites dealing with math and statistics from elementary to advanced.  Also links to web sites dealing with math anxiety, study skills, graphing calculators and other topics.

Reading a Math Textbook - Reading a math textbook is not like reading a novel. This short PowerPoint presentation provides some tips on how to get the most out of reading your textbook.

NOTE TAKING, STUDY SKILLS, HEALTH AND PERSONAL WELL-BEING

Study Guides and Strategies  Links to resources in English, Spanish and 28 other languages covering a wide range of topics including: study habits, time management, classroom participation, studying in groups, preparing for an taking tests, and writing skills.  Click on "Math Bibliography" near the bottom of the page for more links to math specific sites.

Utah State University - Academic Resource Center  The "Online Learning Center" includes "Idea Sheets" that contain short turtorial on effective study skills, note taking (including the Cornell method), improving your memory, giving oral presentations, reading textbooks, taking tests, time management, stress management, writing, and other topics such as financial management that can help you outside of school.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Cook Counseling Center  The site contains five online study skills workshops (time management, test performance, textbook reading, concentration and memory, study skills) and a video on test anxiety and relaxation training.  There are links to more information on time management, concentration, note taking (including the Cornell method), how to read a book, how to write a paper, and other topics.

Citrus College (California) Learning Center - Study Skills Resources  Links to online tutorials on reading textbooks, improving your memory, note taking (including the Cornell method), time management, forming study groups, and other topics.

West Shore Community College (Michigan) - Learning and Testing Center  While a good part of the site points to on-site resources available to West Shore students, there are several links (Writing Help, Math Help, Study Skills and Testing Tips) that any college student may find helpful.

California Polytechnic State University Academic Skills Center - Study Skills Library  Brief, online tutorials on a variety of topics including: listening, memorization, note taking, reading, procrastrination, test taking and preparation, post-test analysis and time management.

George Washington University (Washington, DC) - University Counseling Center  GWU's Virtual Academic Success Center contains  information on improving your study habits. The Resources page contains dozens of links to helpful websites on mental health issues, including addiction, addiction, anxiety, stress and grief.

Lewis-Clark State College (Idaho) - Learning Resource Center

Click on "Study Skills"  at the top of the page for suggestions on good study habits.  Click on "Useful Links" for more information on study habits, college success and learning math.  Click here for helpful hints on note-taking strategies (including the Cornell method) and test-taking strategies.

campusaccess.com

Information about note taking.