Math content resources
Paul's Online Math Notes. Notes, explanations, cheat sheets, review materials, and practice problems for Algebra, Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, and Differential Equations.
Dogl. A phone app providing practice problems in Precalculus and Calculus.
Khan Academy. Video explanations of many problem types for high school and college math courses.
How to...
Email mathcenter@siena.edu to request the following PDF handouts, or visit the Math Center to reference the binder "Learning Strategies" from the bookshelf!
- How to Succeed in Math: Mindset shifts and study strategies geared toward STEM courses.
- How to Do Homework: Homework is actually an excellent studying tool, if you do it strategically.
- How to Take a Test: Make sure your work on exams is as clear and communicative as possible to maximize your score.
time management
Academic Calendars. Add important deadlines and dates to your planner or Google Calendar.
Free online schedule maker. Map out your week so you can set aside study time. Here's an example schedule for a Chemistry student who works out three times a week, sleeps in on weekends, and works some evenings at a restaurant. Notice that the student blocks out time for "Intense Study Sessions (ISS)" in which they focus on specific courses.
