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  • Algebra Review - Part 1: Are You Ready for Calculus? Courtesy of the University of New Brunswick.
  • Algebra Review - Part II: the Math Forum @ Drexel. They have an entire mathematics library.
  • Harvard's Math Exam Archives in case you need some sample problems. (See courses Xa and 1a for first semester calculus.)
  • Animations (Calculus): Douglas N.Arnold's graphical demonstrations of a selection of basic concepts.
  • Catalog of Math Resources on the Web by M. Maheswaran. Check out the section on pre-calculus and calculus.
  • Mathematics Portal at UPS Library Start your web-based mathematics-oriented research here.
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  • Journal of Undergraduate Mathematics at Puget Sound

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  • How to Study An exceptionally good study guide from William Rapaport.
  • Basic Study Tips (Includes a list of Prelude Strategies)
  • Sophisticated StudyGuides (A nice compilation of insights and resources for improving your study skills by Joe Landsberger, University of St. Thomas.)
  • Basic Tips for writing mathematics. (PDF)
  • ``The Elements of Style'' (by William Strunk, Jr.). This is the standard reference for expository writing and is now available in searchable electronic form. (Courtesy of Project Bartleby).
  • Links about Lakatos and "Proofs and Refutations"
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    Handouts

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  • Handout 1: (PDF)

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    Examination Archive

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    This archive is here to illustrate what examinations in MATH 258 look like. The five examinations below are courtesy of Professor Charles Hommel from his Spring 2004 course.

  • Exam 1 (PDF)
  • Exam 2 (PDF)
  • Exam 3 (PDF)
  • Exam 4 (PDF)
  • Final Exam (PDF)
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