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Academic Coaching

An overview of all the areas under Academic Coaching, including the Math Lab, Math Hotspot, Science Hotspot, Writing and Reading Hotspot, and Language Lounge.

Algebra

Differential Equations

Math Tips and Tricks

  • How to Read a Math Textbook
    Reading a math text is different from reading other types of books or texts. This document gathers several "how to" lists from online sources, displays them, and summarizes similarities and differences.
  • Presentation on How to Read a Math Textbook
    Watch a video by Allyn and Terri from the SLRC Math Lab to learn how to read a Math Textbook and why it is good to do so.

Below are several lists of websites that provide various tips on studying, note taking, overcoming test anxiety and more. Much of what we have included below are related to math.

These sites are not endorsed by or affiliated with Lone Star College in any way.

Here are some websites from other colleges that talk about reducing math anxiety.

Phone Apps and Websites: Math Help and Practice

  • Khan Academy
    This is a free website that covers math and many other subjects with video tutorials and practice problems.
  • Tiger Algebra
    This website allows you to enter your equation or problem, and walks you through how to solve it.
  • IXL Math
    IXL has a wide range of both online course lessons and content that you can access in their IXL app.
  • Desmos Graphing Calculator
    Desmos is a powerful online equation graphing tool.
  • Best Math apps
    This article lists 10 of the "best" apps for math. While many of the apps on this list appear to be "solver type" apps, some also have lecture content that you can explore.
  • Math in Duolingo
    Duolingo is a popular language course app. In addition to their extensive list of language courses (which include Klingon and High Valyrian), they recently added math to their lineup!
  • Photomath
    This app can be used alone to solve problems, or with the lessons included on the website linked here.
    "For specific help with any algebraic equation, you can use your Photomath app to scan the problem (via mobile phone camera) and get guided through a step-by-step explanation."
  • FX Solvers
    FX Solver provides several apps depending upon your needs: FX Math Solver, FX Algebra Solver, FX Calculus Problem Solver, FX Math Junior Problem Solver.
  • Algebra Touch
    An interactive concept learning app.
  • Math apps through Varsity Tutors
    Varsity Tutors offers a variety of apps and online content which provide you with resources to help you learn math concepts (and other subjects).