Elementary Algebra Course Tutor

     This is an easy to use multimedia course covering all the topics in an Elementary Algebra Course for  beginning students in Algebra.

  MOVIE of Elementary Algebra
Watch a demonstration of this software

 Introductory Pages

Each /Introductory/ page to a section illustrates the types of problems discussed in that section, and summarizes basic priciples.

  Example Pages

At the top of the  ..Example.. page is given concise explanations of methods, a list of formulas needed, and visual diagrams to help understanding.  Then there are numerous Example problems that will interactively guide you through the solution. The solution techniques of each example problem closely follow the methods presented at the top of the page, just like a good tutor would!

This is the key section where you will learn the skills you need .

 Helper Pages

  
There are  20 easy to use but powerful [Helpers] that cover many topics in Algebra: Solving equations, Simplifying expressions, Factoring, Graphing Lines, and more. These Helpers use our custom designed computer interfaces to a powerful math engine developed by SciFace Software.
      No complex commands, no hard to remember function names or syntax. Just fill in the input boxes with your expressions and the Helper displays the results! Some Helpers show inbetween steps, or some display graphs, and others only prompt you possible rule you should try. Each Helper has a worked Sample Problem to illustrate how to use the Helper .

Our Helpers are an easy way to use the power of a computer to do Statistics .

 
     There are 5 Learning {Movies} with voice narration using a whiteboard to demonstrate the Algebraic methods of the section applied to a variety of example problems.  You can replay or backup as often as you like.

It is just like having an instructor explaning a technique verbally and visually .

 Exams


     There are 9 Section -Tests- and 1 Final -Test- to see how well you are comprehending the concepts and how well you can apply the methods. The problems are typical of those you might find on a Exam.


Text to Speech Wizard

An animated Talking Merlin will speak any selected text on the page. You can study the illustrated step-by-step solution shown on the page, or you can practice the method on paper while Merlin reads you the problem description.

Let Merlin do the reading while you just listen!


 Calculator

     A Calculator  is conveniently available all the time as a  Pop-Up window so that you can easily perform simple arithmetic calculations while doing problems or working with the Helpers.

     As you can see, a variety of technologies are used to enhance the learning experience, and give the feeling that you have your own personal tutor right by your side. The example problems guide you through the solution process step-by-step, and provide instant feedback to each part of the question with interactive hot-spots. Hypertext links let you jump to the tools you need immediately, and you can return quickly to the problems you are working on.

• Qwick Review of Arithmetic operations on: Integers, Fractions and Decimals
• Simplifying Expressions with Like Terms
• Solving Linear Equations in one unknown 
• Simplifying Factors using Exponents
• Expanding Products of Polynomials
• Factoring and Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring 
• Simplifying Algebraic Fractions and Solving Equations with Fractions
• Building Linear Equations and Graphing Lines
• Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Unknowns
• Simplifying Radicals and Solving Equations with Radicals
• Solving Quadratic Equations with radicals and graphs

This program works with Vista, XP, Win 2000, ME, and Win98 . You need Internet Explore 6.0 or later to be installed on your computer, but you do not need to be connected to the Internet to run this program nor does IE need to be your default browser.

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