Welcome to the Kent campus math lab. The professional math staff and experienced peer tutors provide free help to either individuals or groups of students having difficulty in areas such as algebra, basic mathematics, trigonometry, calculus, finite mathematics, differential Equations, Accounting and college-level academic skills test (CLAST) review. Stop by and let us work with you to improve your understanding in any math/business class. (No quizzes, tests or extra credit problems, please.) Current term schedules for individual math tutors may be picked up from the display rack at the front of the Learning Center or from any math tutor.
Circulating videos (available for student checkout at the Library Circulation Desk):
Basic Mathematics
Elementary Algebra
Intermediate Algebra
College Algebra
Calculus
How to use the Texas Instruments graphing Calculators
Non-circulating videos & CD-Rom's (located in the math lab bookcase may be viewed only in the Learning Center/library viewing areas):
Basic Mathematics
Elementary Algebra
Intermediate Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Elementary Statistics
Calculus with Analytic Geometry
CLAST Videos - Algebra I and II, Arithmetic, Geometry, Statistics, Probability
Additional math titles available in the library viewing area
Solutions Manuals (available for use in the Lab only - with student ID): coverage for most courses offered at Kent Campus.
Reference Books (available for use in the Lab only - with student ID): Coverage for most courses offered at Kent Campus.
Math Study Skills Video (available for use in the math Lab only): Strategies for Math Success from Purdue University.
How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra (Ask for Reserve #30 at the library circulation desk.
My Skills Tutor (A comprehensive interactive, web based computer program including grammar, reading, writing style, science and mathematics. Math skills include basic through algebra II. Students may access this program from their home computers. Excellent for skill review or practice. See any Learning Center coordinator or peer tutor to be entered into this program.)
Computer tutorials: (On all Learning Center computers)
Math -
Extensive site with explanations, formulae and examples of math including basic, algebra, trig and calculus
Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies -
free educational web site featuring interactive math lessons, homework help, worksheets and more
Basic Math and Algebra -
Tutorials and information about basic math and algebra to ease college math woes.
International Math Site -
International site with math resources, links, tests and more for college and adult students.
Calculus -
Calculus may not seem as daunting after a trip through this resource. The site includes detailed graphics and explanations, as well as formal breakdowns of terms and applications.
Academic Resources Core Links -
Ken Foster's comprehensive list of web sites with explanations and tutorial sites covering most disciplines from accounting to Visual Basic. A must-use site for students.
FAQ about calculus -
frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) about calculus and send a question to Mr. Calculus.
