Math Skills Self Assessment and Tutorials

An operational knowledge of basic college algebra, trigonometry and calculus skills are essential for your success in science and engineering courses. Below are very good websites for self assessing your understanding of these topics as requisite for your introductory physics courses:

The KryssTal Web Site   - This website is a United Kingdom based educational and information website by Kryss Katsiavriades and Talaat Qureshi in London. You will find useful introductory material on Trigonometry, Algebra and Differentiation in this website.
 

West Texas A&M College Algebra on-line tutorial website.    - Note that you do not have to be a student at WTAMU to use these online tutorials.  They were created as a service to anyone who needs help in these areas of math. This website contains both tests and tutorials for refreshing your college algebra skills. Take the tests and check the corresponding answer key and evaluate your performance. If you feel there is a need, please review the appropriate tutorials. Test your math skills in the topics covered in tutorials 17, 18, 25 - 28, 31, and 49 - 51 in particular.

Visual Calculus   - A web-based learning platform designed by contributors from University of Tennessee. This site is an excellent site to brush up on your calculus in preparation for calculus based physics course.

If you need further help with math skills contact University Center for Academic Excellence at http://www.ucae.uncc.edu/