Self-Study Resources
LIBRARY
Access the USK online library here.
MATH PREREQUISITE PREPARATION
If you need to prepare for MATH 090 Intermediate Algebra or 100 College Algebra, consider the following options:
CalCampus: calcampus.edu/math.htm
- Regionally accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
- 12–14-week courses
- Individual courses
- Contact for pricing
California Virtual Campus: cvc.edu
- Assistance finding needed online classes from California colleges and universities
- Pricing varies
Your local community college
- Local regional accreditation
- Possible online learning options
- Pricing varies
Take MATH 090 Intermediate Algebra course
- MATH 090 is non-degree-applicable
- Class is 3 units and 4-8 weeks long
- MATH 090 must have a C- (70 percent) or better must be earned in order to place into MATH 100 College Algebra.
MATH PLACEMENT TEST HELP
Compass ACT: act.org/compass
- The Compass Test website contains sample test questions for placement tests.
OTHER SELF-HELP RESOURCES
A variety of public resources are available for students seeking additional academic support.
Khan Academy: khanacademy.org
- The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere.
- Noncredit
- Fee based
Math.com: math.com
- Dedicated to providing revolutionary ways for learners, parents, teachers, and everyone to learn math.
- Services include tutoring and homework help
West Texas A&M University: wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab
- Virtual electronic math lab
- Courses in beginning, intermediate, and college Algebra
- Noncredit
- Self-paced tutoring
- Fee based