Math Resource Page

Introduction

This website provides a resource for students who want to review or refresh Math Skills. Below you will find a list of courses and the skills that are required for success in the course. The list of courses will be updated on a regular basis.
We are suggesting the use of MathXL since it provides a comprehensive environment that will satisfy the remedial needs of university students. An extensive list of textbooks is available to the subscriber, making it is possible to use the program to prepare for more than one course. The program is priced at $82 for a 1 year subscription.

Purchase MathXL

There are two options available to subscribe to Math XL. You can purchase a Student Access Kit from the GMU bookstore or go to the website below to purchase your subscription online.
http://www.mathxl.com/support/buying.htm

Getting Started

Instructions for registering are available on the webpage below:
http://media.pearsoncmg.com/cmg/pmmg/pmmg_mml_shared/MXL_Stud_Reg.pdf
*Important Note: In step 1 of the "Enrolling in your Course" instructions, you do not have a Course ID. Make sure to choose the second option -
"I am studying on my own, and need to choose a textbook". Once you have chosen that, another choice appears. Here, you can Browse a list of textbooks or enter the title of the textbook. The textbook will be suggested on your study plan.

Study Plan

In the table below, find your course(s). Click on the course study plan to open a printable checklist. Use this checklist as your guide to work through the required skills. The checklist provides the name of the textbook and the appropriate sections.
In MathXL, choose "Browse a List of all books", and use the drop-down menu to find the textbook indicated on your Study Plan. Start by viewing the section video, then work on the exercises. You can view sample problems, textbook sections and video instruction for each exercise listed. Complete as many exercises as you need before moving on to the next skill.