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On-Line Study Resources

A little late (or early) for an AEC visit? No worries! Here are some links to helpful websites related to study skills in general, math and science study skills in particular, and reading writing and learning disabilities and resources. They are loaded with detailed, useful information.
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General skills websites
www.how-to-study.com - Site designed for students of all ages. Gives different approaches to studying in a very simple way and includes examples on techniques involved.

www.studygs.net – This site has a ton of material on many areas of study.

  • Includes test-taking approaches
  • Includes Math, Science, Writing and Reading basics
  • Science links include Lab safety and how to write lab reports
  • Math includes solving linear equations and practice tests

www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/checklis.html - Study Skills checklist

www.d.umn.edu/student/loon/acad/strat/ - Emphasis is on time management and organization strategies

www.chaminade.org/inspire/learnstl.htm - Learning Styles Chart

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/videos/index.html - Online Academic success and learning strategy videos

www.allthetests.com- Collection of different types of practice tests:

  • Fun tests such as personality assessment, career analysis, thinking and memory
  • Materials on standardized tests including: SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT

www.sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl.html - Covers listening, memorization, note-taking, reading improvement, procrastination, test preparation (including essay prep), time management strategies and schedules

Math Skills Websites:

www.aaamath.com/ - Lower level math help. However helps with simple concepts such as percents, practical math, statistics, geometry, and exponents

http://www.mymathtest.com - Helps with College Math Placement exams

http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.college.html - "Ask Dr. Math," Questions and answers about various math topics

http://mathforum.org/students/college/ref.html - Math reference links, including Internet Mathematics Library for College and Grad level students.

www.sosmath.com/ - Math review material: Gives an explanation of a topic, examples, questions and answers, also contains Practice exams.

http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/  helps with beginning, college, and intermediate algebra which includes over 100 different tutorials that range from help with multiplication to graphing inequalities.

http://www.algebasics.com/index.html helps with the basics of algebra ranging from equations to quadratics. Provides step by step illustration at how to complete simple, intermediate, and difficult problems. In addition, there is audio that talks through the steps to make it easier to understand.

http://www.calculus.org/ Provides step by step explanations for topics in calculus. Also includes calculus applets and animations. In addition, provides links to sample exams from colleges and  universities from the United States and tips for preparing for a calculus exam.

http://www.calculus-help.com/funstuff/phobe.html Contains tutorials in flash player (flash is needed). It is described in easy to understand terms. The site is currently adding more information, so only topics from limits to The Chain Rule are available.

http://www.calculus-help.com/funstuff/cheatsheet.html provides important formulas organized by topic that are important to memorize. (needs flash)

http://www.univie.ac.at/future.media/moe/galerie.html consists of java applets that help with understanding algebraic, trigonometric, geometric, and calculus topics. 

Science Skills Websites

http://chemed.chem.purdue.edu/genchem - General Chemistry help. Includes practice tests, glossary for terms, lab information, and topic reviews.

http://chemed.chem.purdue.edu/organic - Organic Chemistry help, same content as website above.

http://www.chemistrylecturenotes.com/index.html A breakdown of chemistry topics usually found in high school and beginning chemistry courses. Provides charts and diagrams.

http://www.launc.tased.edu.au/online/sciences/physics/tutes1.html - Physics terms

http://www.physics247.com/physics-help/index.shtml List of terms and explanations for physics concepts. Organized by an index.

http://www.splung.com/ provides general physics information aimed at high school and college students.

http://www.fearofphysics.com/index1.html provides interactive problems using java and flash involving general physics concepts from friction to Einstein’s theory of relativity.

http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/T/TOC.html includes a large list of topics for college level biology.

http://www.biology.arizona.edu/site.html Provides tutorials and in-depth explanations for many topics found in high school and college level biology.

Learning Disabilities Websites

www.ldanatl.org - Resources for parents, teachers, and people with learning disabilities: Membership opportunities, Upcoming news and events on the topic.


Writing Skills Websites

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/index2.html - Important writing concepts, such as:

  • Grammar skills
  • English as a second language
  • Writing exercises
  • Professional writing skills

www.dictionary.com- Dictionary and thesaurus resources

http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/handouts/1231.html - Outlines how to write a paper

www.english.uiuc.edu/cws/wworkshop/MLA/bibliographymla.htm - MLA format for writing bibliographies and citing references

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Welcome to Fall, 2009!

The Academic Enhancement Center is excited to help you plan and prepare for success in 2009! We will open for walk-in services on Monday September 12, 2009. All S.I. and scheduled tutoring will begin the week of September 21. Schedules for services will be posted to this website as soon as they are created.