Library: HiSET: Math

Math

Math is like a superhero for everyday life! It helps us solve problems, count things, and understand the world. Imagine buying gas or baking cookies without math – it would be tricky! Math is everywhere, from splitting a bill among friends to figuring out how much disposable income you have. Embracing its simplicity and power transforms us into everyday problem-solving wizards, making adulting a bit more manageable and a lot more satisfying. So, let's appreciate math for being our trusted ally in the real world.

Online Resources

Algebrator
Similar to Quickmath, Algebrator delivers focused help with algebra. It's a helpful resource for understanding those equations better, including tutorials and step-by-step problem-solving help.
Khan Academy
This is an excellent resource for help with math. This is broken up by topic and subtopic to offer more precise help. We recommend creating an account to keep track of your lessons; plus, it's helpful if you need help with other subjects.
LinkedinLearning
LinkedIn has a wide variety of helpful courses and videos. This link goes directly to a session on everyday math. Once logged in, the bar on the left breaks videos down even further so you can jump to topics like fractions or exponents. Like Libby, you'll need your library card number and PIN to access this resource.
Math is Fun
This site provides math help for K-12. It has a mix of games, practice problems, and worksheets that can be printed off.
Math Resources
The QuickStudy Guides are really helpful and available by grade or topic! An EBSCO resource, CWC username and password needed to access.
Quickmath Solvers
This website (and app!) offers tutorials for math and graphing and step-by-step solutions to math problems—a helpful resource for exploring the why behind a math problem.