Watch and learn
There are many reasons why people study mathematics and they gain a range of different benefits from doing so. For some, it provides a means of achieving greater understanding and insight into the physical world around them. For others, it is the social world of people and their concerns that is most in focus and of greatest interest. For some, doing mathematics is about sharing in an age-old human activity. For others again, it is curiosity about the inner, individual worlds of imagination and possibility.
In this Ted Talk, Eddie Woo talks about how we can see math in the world around us.
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Value for me?
Math can be hard. Why struggle? Getting help at that right time can ease your stress and make you a more confident student.
Technology integration
Visit the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Try a calculator at Math.com
Study with Sage
Use Wolfram|Alpha to calculate an answer
Build your resources
- Math video tutorials from the Khan Academy
- Everyday Maths from the Open University
- Succeed with maths from the Open University
Top tips for help with math
There is no magic good-at-math gene. This video contains practical tips to help you improve your math skills.
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How to actually get better at math
For more tips, check out How to study math from Professor Paul Dawkins at Lamar University.
Enhance your learning
Using the fundamentals of set theory, explore the mind-bending concept of the "infinity of infinities" -- and how it led mathematicians to conclude that math itself contains unanswerable questions.
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How big is infinity? talk by Dennis Wildfogel
Enhance your wellness
Knowing when you could use some extra help demonstrates self-awareness and maturity. Seeking support is courageous! Learning about and paying attention to our mental health is as important as for our physical health. Learn more about mental health and signs of mental illness from Here to help.
For more resources, see health and wellness resources from VIU counselling services.
