College Algebra/Mathematics: Websites

Consider the following five criteria:

1.  Accuracy - Is the information correct?

2.  Authority - What are the author's credentials?

3.  Coverage - Is the content covered comprehensively?

4.  Currency - Is the information current?

5.  Purpose - Is the content biased?

If you're not certain, ask a librarian!

General Resources

• Algebasics: a fine online mathematics instructional resource that takes young and old alike through the basics of algebra.  Overall, it's a well-designed introduction to this area of the mathematical universe, and one that is very easy to use.
• Calculators: 24 different calculators from adding and subtraction to finding volume to exponential growth.
• DeniseMeeks.com Many math resources, as well as science, biology, chemistry, engineering and more! Just click on the tabs at the top. 
• Math Forum: Award-winning site for students and educators.
• Math Tools: Interactive, online activities for learners and teachers.  Math topics from pre-school to college

Problem Solving, Formulas and Values

• Ask Dr. Math: Type in your math question.

Organizations and Agencies

• American Mathmetical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC): The only organization exclusively devoted to providing a national forum for the improvement of mathematics instruction in the first two years of college.
• American Mathematical Society: Information on the Society and access to a variety of services
• Mathematical Association of America (MAA): Focuses on college mathematics from the perspective of both teacher and student

Electronic Journals and Newsletters

• New York Journal of Mathematics: Provides access to articles in mathematics
• Mathematics Journals

More Extensive Lists of Resources

• Math in Movies: fun site to see where math has been referenced in movies
• POP Math: Access to standard and off-beat mathematical resources from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville

For Math Instructors

• Math Archives: Access to a variety of mathematical resources offered by the University of Tennessee at Knoxville
• Graphics and Calculus: A collection of graphical representations that explain basic concepts in calculus by Douglas Arnold, Penn State University
• Math Readiness: Contains exercises of varying difficulty; takes users through geometry, trigonometry, algebra, and exponential functions.