If you’re like me, you’ve struggled in your math classes at least once in your life. There are so many formulas to get confused, equations that never seem to add up, and generally complex concepts that just leave you feeling obtuse. Luckily, the digital age has been very kind to people like me, and there is now a plentiful supply of free online resources for help in everything from basic math tips to calculus. One of my favorite websites is Paul’s Math Notes.
Paul’s Math Notes was originally created by a professor at Lamar University as a supplementary aid to his math classes. The website offers full tutorials to work through problems in various levels of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus that he taught, as well as cheat sheets for all of the above. As the popularity of the website grew, the professor offered more tutorials and cheat sheets outside the realm of classes he specifically taught. There is a section devoted to common math errors and how to avoid them, as well as one about the best manner to go about studying mathematics as a whole. Many of the original tutorials have also been expanded so that a person who has no prior knowledge of a concept can learn it comprehensively from start to finish. The best part? It’s totally free to access, download, and print all of the website’s materials. But it doesn’t give the personal touch that you would get with a calculus tutor.
Even if math is your best subject, Paul’s Math Notes can still be a great resource for you. If Calculus I is so easy it’s boring you to tears, you can start teaching yourself Calculus II. If you’re your algebra class has been nothing but graphs, but though you’re really into quadratic equations, you can supplement your knowledge of that specific subject. Whether math is a burden or a blessing on your class schedule, Paul’s Math Notes will undoubtedly have a resource to best help you.