Mathematics - Mathematics - SAPL's Resource Guides at San Antonio Public Library

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Defines 4,000 terms in all fields of pure and applied mathematics.

World of Mathematics is a 2-vol. guide to topics in mathematics. It includes theories, definitions, discoveries, concepts in the history of mathematical science.

Web Sites of Interest

Unit conversions
Perform online conversions between many measurement systems, both commonly used like metric and U.S. and quite exotic like ancient Greek and Roman.
Scientific calculator
A fully featured scientific calculator with trig functions and logarithms. (Note the links to tools in resources at top left of page.)
MathWorld
An impressive free service provided by Wolfram Research, makers of the software, Mathematica. (More an encyclopedia of math than a links page.)
Algebra homework helpers
"The best free algebra homework help websites"
Algebra Help
Algebrahelp.com is a collection of lessons, calculators, and worksheets created to assist students and teachers of algebra.
THEA Math Practice Test
If you are wanting to take a practice test for the math part of the THEA test, you have come to the right place. (Also useful practice for the math portion of the ACCUPLACER test.)
PurpleMath
Purplemath's algebra lessons are written with the student in mind. These lessons emphasize the practicalities, demonstrating dependable techniques, warning of likely "trick" questions, and pointing out common mistakes.
American Mathematical Society
The professional association of mathematicians. (Journals, books, links, etc.)