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Options for Adults with Renewed Interest in Math?
Internet Ninja asks: "After only doing mathematics in high school level and in my first year of University, I've suddenly developed an interest in mathematics. Since that was now almost 10 years ago I'm a little rusty. Anything past pythagoras is a little tough for me :) but I know I could get back up to speed quickly. I could probably steal my daughters math textbooks and start reading but I'm wondering if there is a better way. I considered a part-time University paper at US$495 each and you need to do two as bridging courses in order to even start on undergraduate courses. A bit pricey when you have a home and family to look after as well. Another option was a night courses but I'm kept pretty busy with work. Does anyone have any advice or good resources?"
One option is community college - they often run some very good introductory courses to get people back in the swing of things.
Another option is the library, and yet another option, which is often overlooked, is the use of mathematical tutorials on the web such as this one , which can be done in one's own time, and for free.
I would recommend choosing one interesting topic per week and studying it in as great a depth as you find enjoyable!
I recommend "Math For Total Retards" seeing as how the original interlocutor was to stupid to figure out he/she could learn from a book.
Because you are stupid. I learned calculus in a few days by reading the book, skipped all the lectures, and did better than anyone else on tests. Get out of here, you stupid idiot.
"I could probably steal my daughters..."
To answer your question I need to know more about this... what grade is she in? How old is she?
Brunette, red head, blonde? Please, I would love to help you but you're not giving me much to go on...
Wow, do you know how difficult it is to learn things from a book? You are learning PHP from a book asshole , not computer science. Go admin a linux box and stop acting like you know what you are talking about
You didn't even look at my URL, did you? Educated, my ass.
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