LibGuides: Division of Gen Ed: Mathematics: Research Connection

ACADEMIC HELP 101

Desmos
Graphing site when that graphing calculator is just not handy.
GeoGebra
GeoGebra is dynamic mathematics software for all levels of education that brings together geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus in one easy-to-use package. GeoGebra is a rapidly expanding community of millions of users located in just about every country. GeoGebra has become the leading provider of dynamic mathematics software, supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and innovations in teaching and learning worldwide.
Wolfram Alpha
The introduction of Wolfram|Alpha defined a fundamentally new paradigm for getting knowledge and answers—not by searching the web, but by doing dynamic computations based on a vast collection of built-in data, algorithms and methods.
Bringing broad, deep, expert-level knowledge to everyone… anytime, anywhere.
Matholpolis- Algebra Skills
If you log in we can remember which skills you have passed.
Each question is a chance to learn. Take your time, use a pencil and paper to help.
Try to pass 2 skills a day, and it is good to try earlier years.
3 Blue 1 Brown- YouTube Math Help
3Blue1Brown is a channel about animating math. Checkout the "Recommended" playlist for some thought-provoking one-off topics, and take a look at the "Essence of linear algebra" for some more student-focussed material.
Math Help- You Tube Channel
MathHelp.com (http://www.MathHelp.com) offers custom math courses for K12, College, and Test Prep.
STUDY.com
With short and fun videos, taught by great teachers, we help students easily master any subject and achieve their educational goals.
Brightstorm- Tutorial Videos
Our mission at Brightstorm is to be the best place to learn in the world. We believe that great learning starts with great teaching. So, we find the best teachers, film them teaching, and build learning solutions around those great teacher videos.
KHAN Academy Website
This highly recommended online tutoring help is a great way to assist you in a variety of classes if you are struggling.
KHAN Academy YouTube Channel
This link will take you to a variety of YouTube videos designed to help you with a variety of core academic classes

Other Academic Sites

zbMath
The zbMATH database contains more than 3.5 million bibliographic entries with reviews or abstracts currently drawn from more than 3,000 journals and serials, and 170,000 books. The coverage starts in the 18th century and is complete from 1868 to the present by the integration of the “Jahrbuch über die Fortschritte der Mathematik” database.

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GENERAL RESEARCH- BEST SITES

Explora Multi Search- Ebsco
Universal Class
500 classes available for various skills applicable to many career fields. Set up a KSL Card through the FHTC Library Staff to take classes.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
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The is a collection of digital reference books that are good sources of background facts and information on many subjects. Including Multi-Cultural Studies, Art, Religion, etc. Scholarly Articles can be found here.
Films on Demand: Business & Economics Videos
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Library of Congress

The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world.

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On the Shelves!

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The following items can be found in the physical library M123

Math: 15 Books 6 DVD/Videos

Search "math"

Digital/ Online Content

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These are found in the online library catalog database. You can access them from any internet enabled device!

Math: search “Math"

eBooks- 22 eVideos- 22

News You Can Use

Does the world need polymaths?
BBC 2017-8-21

Division of Gen Ed: Mathematics: Research Connection