Math Refresh


Math NamesMath Refresh is a collection of articles meant to help you quickly refresh yourself with a number of the many important topics frequented in math courses.


Math Refresher Topics

Composition FunctionsComposition functions are functions that combine to make a new function. We use the notation º to denote a composition.
Function Domains and RangesThe domain of a function is the set of values that we are allowed to plug into our function. The range of a function is the set of values that the function assumes.
Exponents and FunctionsExponents
Graphing FunctionsThere are lots of ways to visualize or picture a function in your head. However, by far the most important way to visualize a function is through its graph.
Language of AlgebraMath vocabulary, terminology, and definitions.
Logarithms and ExponentialsLogarithms and Exponentials
Number SystemsWhat is a Natural Number, an Integer, a Rational,... ?
Solving Quadratic EquationsQuadratic equations pop up so often in so many different applications and disciplines in the real world that we give them special attention.


Additional Resources

Purple Math
Paul's Online Math Notes
Virtual Math Lab
Khan Academy
Desmos' Online Graphing Calculator
Math Department's Courses