ALEKS is an excellent tool to review algebra. See
http://www.aleks.com/ for more
detailed information. Here is how using this software package
works:
You take an assessment test at the beginning and
let the program guide you to what you need to
review. This is an excellent resource for
independent review work. The downside is that is
not free since it is produced by a company, but
access for 6 weeks is a reasonable $21. You can
buy access codes by going to
www.mhhe.com/sem/aleks
or buy them when you sign up for your course. (The
company who
produces ALEKS is owned by McGraw Hill, a major
textbook publishing house).
The goal of this online resource is for you to independently review
algebra concepts as background preparation to
learning Calculus which in the long run will
help you succeed in Mathematics and other science courses. However, please
remember
that the key element to your success here at UCSC
is your motivation and quest for learning. We
are delighted to be able to offer you different pathways of learning
and we are confident that your motivation and
hard work will continue to make you a successful
student.
Here are the course codes for the following courses:
MPPRI/TMR (Targeted Math Review) students:
PreCalculus / Algebra and Precalculus Review for Prospective Calculus
Students - F 2007 course code: WGXPA-6UHV3
Math 3 (Precalculus) students:
Intermediate Algebra / Algebra Review for Precalculus - F 2007
course code: VA9E4-4JKQP
Math 19A (Calculus) students:
PreCalculus / Precalculus Review for Calculus - F 2007
course code: GTMHT-RUWLV
You need to first
enter this course code when you sign up at:
http://www.aleks.com/sign_up
Then you have to supply an access code or purchase access. Follow the link to do
so, for instance 6 weeks access will cost $21 roughly. Send me an e-mail
or come by during office hours if you have questions.
