Here’s a short list I’ve compiled of my current favorite reads, websites, and YouTube channels. I’ll be adding more here as the course progresses. If you have any suggestions or helpful links, feel free to share them with me—I’m always on the lookout for great resources!
Resources specific to MATH109:
Virtual/In-Person Free Tutoring
“Peer tutoring and other resources designed to help you navigate skillfully through your courses. Come meet with our peer scholars who have successfully completed their tutored courses and are eager to share their expertise on how to thrive at Rutgers University.”
I will add notes/handouts here as they become available.
Books I have read/are currently reading:
Reading A Mind for Numbers totally changed the way I approached STEM classes—it gave me the tools to think more critically and develop good study habits.
“Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman
I am currently reading this one. It explores the two systems of thinking:
System 1: Fast, intuitive, and automatic
System 2: Slow, deliberate, and analytical
The book dives into how these systems influence our decisions, biases, and judgments, offering insights into how we can make better choices and avoid cognitive pitfalls.
Websites/YouTube channels I recommend:
3blue1brown
An incredible YouTube channel that uses visually stunning animations to explain complex math concepts in an intuitive and captivating way.
A fun YouTube channel all about numbers and math. It covers everything from weird math facts to big ideas in a way that's super easy to understand and really engaging.
A helpful resource for learning math, offering detailed explanations and step-by-step examples from algebra to calculus and beyond.