Math: The Basics

Math Books & DVDs at PCC Library

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:27:38 -0700

Books on math basics at PCC Library

Read, look at examples, practice.

DVDs on math basics at PCC Library

Didn't quite catch it in class? Watch a DVD at home, at your own pace.

Books on algebra

Easy to follow, work at your own pace.

DVDs on geometry at PCC Library

Get some popcorn and enjoy!

Staff Picks

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:28:03 -0700

Bob Miller's basic math & pre-algebra for the clueless

Bob explains it all to you. Good luck!

Arithmetic the easy way

Brush-up on basic skills, then move on to high-school-level math and beyond. Along the way, review addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; then take a breath and plunge into calculating with fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Online Tutorials

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:25:46 -0700

Need a repeat of a lesson or Math class? PCC's Youtube channel has lots of Math videos, as well as videos on other subjects.

Watch and listen at your own pace as PCC's instructors explain topics from:

MTH 20

MTH 60

MTH 65

MTH 95

Working With Your Math Textbook video shows how you can use your textbook to be successful in your math class. Try it and see for yourself!

Free math instruction online videos from the Annenberg Foundation. These videos are captioned.

PCC services

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:27:01 -0700

PCC Tutoring Services
Includes online tutoring in math.

Math Web Sites

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:23:05 -0800

Ask Dr. Math
A question and answer service for math students and their teachers.

Decimals, Whole Numbers, and Exponents
Clearly written, easy to read. Published by the Math League

Enlaces en español para la matemática
Spanish language math resources. From Math Forum

Fractions
Clearly written, easy to read. Published by the Math League

Introduction to Algebra
Clearly written, easy to read.

Math.com
Help with basic math concepts.

PurpleMath
Basic algebra lessons, and links to online tutorials, quizzes and worksheets.

Search the Library Catalog

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:26:15 -0700

Welcome to PCC Library. The Library Catalog is your starting point to find books, ebooks, DVDs, articles, and other materials.

Get Help in Person or by Phone

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:34:41 -0700

You can ask our librarians a question during open hours at any PCC Library.

Need the phone number for your campus? Contact us! If you'd rather come by in person, check the PCC Library locations and hours.

Email Us

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:34:58 -0700

Need to ask a question by email? That's easy too. Use Ask a Librarian, or find your favorite librarian's email address on Library Staff.

Help from Tutors

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:35:15 -0700

Tutors are available to you both in person and online, and the service is free! Cascade, Sylvania, Rock Creek and Southeast Center each have a tutoring center with excellent in-person tutors in most subjects. If you're working on a paper, the writing tutors are popular (so don't wait until the last minute)! You can get more information about each campuses hours and locations at the links below:

Cascade Campus Learning Center

Rock Creek Student Learning Center

Tutoring at Southeast Center

Tutoring at Sylvania

Or get started working with PCC's online tutors:

eTutoring at PCC

Chat or Text a Librarian for Help

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:35:30 -0700

You can chat with a PCC librarian any time you see the PCC Ask A Librarian chat widget on any of the library's pages (like the PCC Library home page) or in a subject guide like this one. You can also get to us through AIM, Yahoo!, or Google Talk.

AIM/Y!: pcclib
Google Talk: pcclib@gmail

You can also text a librarian for help at:
971-259-TEXT (8398)

Need help when the library isn't open? Chat with an L-Net librarian 24-7.

Helping Yourself!

vscott@pcc.edu (Torie Scott) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:35:44 -0700

PCC Library has lots of resources that you can use on your own. You may already know that about the quiet study spaces as well as study rooms you can reserve.

Citing sources is another way you can help yourself! PCC Library has all the information you need on Cite Sources. The library also has video tutorials on everything from how to develop a topic for your paper to figuring out how to incorporate those citations. You'll find those videos, as well as information about using e-resources, at Tutorials and Handouts.