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Algebra
Resources about algebraic topics, including homework help.
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Resources in this category:
- About.com: Mathematics
http://math.about.com/
- An Internet guide for mathematics, with feature articles, Website links, and discussion forums. Topics covered include algebra, calculus, geometry, logic, probability & statistics, topology, number theory, applied math, math careers, and mathematicians.
- A Brief History of Algebra and Computing: An Eclectic Oxonian View
http://vmoc.museophile.com/algebra/
- A detailed history of algebra and computing that provides many hypertext links to the people and places that were important in its development. The author also includes many good resources to related sites and a list of print references with links where available.
- ExploreLearning
http://www.explorelearning.com/
- ExploreLearning offers a catalog of modular, interactive simulations in math and science, called "gizmos," which provided animated demonstrations of a wealth of physics and mathematics topics.
- Interactive Mathematics On-line
http://library.thinkquest.org/2647/index.html?tqskip1=1
- This takes you step by step through topics such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and even chaos theory and Java. There are also links to related sites.
- Webmath.com
http://www.webmath.com/
- Webmath not only solves your math problems, it shows the steps taken to reach the solution. Types of problems inlude everyday math (i.e. figuring out a tip), polynomials, units conversions, and quadratic equations.
- Zona Land
http://id.mind.net/~zona/
- In Edward Zobel's Zona Land, "you will find educational and entertaining items pertaining to physics, to the mathematical sciences, and to mathematics in general." The site uses Java programming, Ray Tracing and VRML (a virtual reality language) to provide tools and lessons that help students for students grasp major concepts in algebra, geometry, and physics.
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