Harness the power of the Internet! There's a wealth of insight, enthusiasm, and information out there waiting for you.
The online courses listed below don't earn UCSC course credit, but they don't cost anything, either. Use them to prepare for your UCSC courses, or for extra support while you're taking your UCSC courses.
Everyone has their own learning style, so if you're not completely satisfied with the tools you start with, shop around—as you learn what works well for you (and what doesn't), you'll be able to make better informed searches and choices.
Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
Khan Academy
Kahn Academy's free online courses, featuring video lectures and instant feedback on exercises, include geometry, advanced algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, and calculus.Some students love the structure, while others get impatient with the detailed explanations.
UCI Precalculus
The videos—which cover algebra and geometry as well as precalculus—are closely matched to subtopics in ALEKS, so they're ideal for targeted review.
Heads up: The Introduction videos are only for UCI students.
Thanks to Sarah Eichhorn and Rachel Lehman for sharing these videos!