MATH 181: Resources Selected by Instructors
Topic 1: Calculating Limits
INCLUDING: Finite Limits, Infinite Limits, Limits at Infinity, & Limits and Asymptotes
- Quiz - Limit Theorems
Quiz created by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Mathematics Department. - Drill - Horizontal Asymptotes
Ten practice problems. - Drill - Vertical Asymptotes
Ten more practice problems from the same site as above.
Topic 2: Graphs of f, f', f''
INCLUDING: Identifying which is which given graphs of all three, Sketching f' from
a graph of f, & Sketching f from a graph of f'
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Interactive graph that lets you practice Derivative Functions. - new window
Another set of interactive graph exercises. Click "View Worksheet" to begin. - Derivatives and Graphing
10 practice exercises. - Quiz on Derivatives and Graphing
10 more practice problems from the same site as above.
Topic 3: Differentiation
INCLUDING: Chain Rule, Implicit Differentiation, Logarithmic Differentiation, & Parametric
Curves
- Drill - Chain Rule
- Quiz on Differentiating Functions
60 practice problems. - Implicit Differentiation
10 practice problems. - Implicit Differentiation, part 2
10 more practice problems, this time for finding dy/dx. - Drill - Tangent Lines and Parametric Curves
10 practice problems. - Logarithmic Differentiation
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Scroll down for the more challenging examples.
Topic 4: Related Rates and Optimization
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This tutorial shows how calculus can be used to solve real problems. - new window
In optimization problems we are looking for the largest value or the smallest value that a function can take. - new window
An application of implicit differentiation.
Algebra & Trigonometry Review, and Math Study Skills
Using Semilog & Log-Log Plots to determine if a linear, power or exponential function is the most appropriate model & Optimization Problems
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Videos for Calculus 1, Calculus 2, and Discrete Math. - (PDF, )
Review of essential algebra skills, includes practice problems for each skill. - (PDF, )
Study skills and class preparation for calculus. Hint: practice, practice, practice.
Math Tutoring at Your Campus
- Rockville - Ackerman Learning Center
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring math tutoring
- Germantown math tutoring
Other Math Department Resources
- MC Mathematics Department
Find links to many resources, including our eighteen different math and statistics courses offered at our three campuses and our math degrees. - new window
Practice problems with answers, good for classes like Math 045/050 and Math 165. - new window
This website provides interactive tools, engaging resources, and important services to help prospective and current STEM transfer students plan for a successful transition between two-year and four-year institutions. - new window
Wolfram|Alpha introduces a fundamentally new way to get knowledge and answers¡ª not by searching the web, but by doing dynamic computations based on a vast collection of built-in data, algorithms, and methods. - new window
A place where you can get answers, challenge yourself and others, and share your knowledge. Tap into the knowledge and experience of over 100,000 community members and MathWorks employees. - new window
Tests and a video on learning significant figures.
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