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Mathematics Department

Assessment

You are now able to use the Guided Self-Placement tool in lieu of taking the assessment exams. To use the tool, click the button below.

Guided Self-Placement for English & Math Placement

Cypress College Math Review Videos

Arithmetic & Algebra

Arithmetic Review Videos

TopicVideo
Adding and Subtracting FractionsVideo
Decimal OperationsVideo
Fractions, Decimals and PercentagesVideo
Mixed Numbers Conversion and OperationsVideo
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – BasicsVideo
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – IntermediateVideo
Negative NumbersVideo
Operations on Whole NumbersVideo
Order of OperationsVideo
Rounding and EstimationVideo
Square Roots – BasicsVideo

Algebra Review Videos

TopicVideo
Absolute Value Equations and InequalitiesVideo
Adding and Subtracting Rational ExpressionsVideo
Applications of Linear EquationsVideo
Applications of Quadratic EquationsVideo
Applications of Rational EquationsVideo
Applications of Systems of EquationsVideo
Completing the SquareVideo
Complex FractionsVideo
Dividing a Polynomial by a MonomialVideo
Dividing PolynomialsVideo
Domain and Range – BasicsVideo
Evaluating Algebraic ExpressionsVideo
Exponent Rules – IntegersVideo
Exponentials and Logarithms – BasicsVideo
Exponentials and Logarithms – IntermediateVideo
Factoring Difference of Squares – BasicsVideo
Factoring Difference of Squares – IntermediateVideo
Factoring Trinomials – Basics (with a=1)Video
Factoring Trinomials – IntermediateVideo
Finding Equations of LinesVideo
Graphing Linear EquationsVideo
Graphing Quadratic Functions – BasicsVideo
Graphing Quadratic Functions – IntermediateVideo
Linear and Compound InequalitiesVideo
Linear ModelsVideo
Mixture Word ProblemsVideo
Multiplying and Dividing Rational ExpressionsVideo
Multiplying Polynomials – BasicsVideo
Multiplying Polynomials – IntermediateVideo
Percent ApplicationsVideo
ProportionsVideo
RadicalsVideo
Rational Exponents and Finding RootsVideo
Simplifying ExpressionVideo
Solving FormulasVideo
Solving Linear Equations with FractionsVideo
Solving Nonlinear InequalitiesVideo
Solving Quadratic EquationsVideo
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring – BasicsVideo
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring – IntermediateVideo
Solving Quadratic Equations with Quadratic Formula – BasicsVideo
Solving Quadratic Equations with Quadratic Formula – IntermediateVideo
Solving Radical Equations – BasicsVideo
Solving Radical Equations – IntermediateVideo
Solving Rational EquationsVideo
Solving Simple Linear EquationsVideo
Solving Systems of Linear EquationsVideo
Special ProductsVideo
Units of Measure – MetricVideo
Units of Measure – U.S. CustomaryVideo
Vertex Form of a Quadratic FunctionVideo

 

Geometry

TopicVideo
Angles and LinesVideo
Perimeters and AreasVideo
Special Right TrianglesVideo
Surface Area and VolumesVideo
Trigonometric RatiosVideo

Preparation for Math 110

Here are some videos that will help you prepare to take Math 110.

There are also sample problems with answers that you can try on your own to make sure you understand the concepts.

TopicVideo
Adding and Subtracting FractionsVideo
Decimal OperationsVideo
Evaluating Algebraic ExpressionsVideo
Exponent Rules – IntegersVideo
Fractions, Decimals and PercentagesVideo
Graphing Linear EquationsVideo
Mixed Numbers Conversion and OperationsVideo
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – IntermediateVideo
Negative NumbersVideo
Operations on Whole NumbersVideo
Order of OperationsVideo
Rounding and EstimationVideo
Solving Linear Equations with FractionsVideo
Solving Simple Linear EquationsVideo
Solving Systems of Linear EquationsVideo
Square Roots – BasicsVideo
Units of Measure – U.S. CustomaryVideo

Math 110 Math for Prospective Elementary Teachers

TopicVideo
Arithmetic and Geometric SequencesVideo
Basic ProbabilityVideo
Sets and Venn Diagrams – IntermediateVideo
Working in Different Number Base SystemsVideo

Preparation for Math 115

Here are some videos that will help you prepare to take Math 115.

There are also sample problems with answers that you can try on your own to make sure you understand the concepts.

TopicVideo
Adding and Subtracting FractionsVideo
Evaluating Algebraic ExpressionsVideo
Factoring Difference of Squares – BasicsVideo
Factoring Trinomials – Basics (with a=1)Video
Linear InequalitiesVideo
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – BasicsVideo
Multiplying Polynomials – BasicsVideo
Negative NumbersVideo
Solving FormulasVideo
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring – BasicsVideo
Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula – BasicsVideo
Solving Simple Linear EquationsVideo
Square Roots – BasicsVideo

Math 115 Finite Math

TopicVideo
Basic ProbabilityVideo
Finance Formula PrepVideo
Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two VariablesVideo
Sets and Venn Diagrams – BasicsVideo
Solving Finance Problems – BasicsVideo
Solving Finance Problems – IntermediateVideo

Preparation for Math 120

Here are some videos that will help you prepare to take Math 120.

There are also sample problems with answers that you can try on your own to make sure you understand the concept.

TopicVideo
Decimal OperationsVideo
Fractions, Decimals, and PercentagesVideo
Graphing Linear EquationsVideo
Negative NumbersVideo
Order of OperationsVideo
Rounding and EstimationVideo
Solving Linear Equations with FractionsVideo
Solving Simple Linear EquationsVideo

Math 120 Probability and Statistics

TopicVideo
Basic ProbabilityVideo
Binomial DistributionVideo
Binomial and Normal DistributionsVideo
Constructing Confidence IntervalsVideo
Least-Squares Regression Line and Residual PlotVideo
Mean, Standard Deviation and VarianceVideo
Median, Quartiles and OutliersVideo
Normal DistributionVideo
Performing Hypothesis Test for One Population Mean and Standard DeviationVideo
Performing Hypothesis Test for One Population ProportionVideo
Performing Hypothesis Test for Two PopulationsVideo
Sampling DistributionsVideo
Scatter Plots and CorrelationVideo
The Five-Number Summary and BoxplotsVideo
The Language of Hypothesis TestingVideo

Preparation for Math 130

Here are some videos that will help you prepare to take Math 130.

There are also sample problems with answers that you can try on your own to make sure you understand the concept.

TopicVideo
Adding and Subtracting FractionsVideo
Dividing a Polynomial by a MonomialVideo
Domain and Range – BasicsVideo
Evaluating Algebraic ExpressionsVideo
Exponent Rules – IntegersVideo
Exponentials and Logarithms – BasicsVideo
Factoring Difference of Squares – BasicsVideo
Factoring Trinomials – Basics (with a=1)Video
Finding Equations of LinesVideo
Fractions, Decimals and PercentagesVideo
Functions – BasicsVideo
Graphing Linear EquationsVideo
Graphing Quadratic Functions – BasicsVideo
Linear InequalitiesVideo
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – BasicsVideo
Multiplying Polynomials – IntermediateVideo
Negative NumbersVideo
Order of OperationsVideo
Piecewise-Defined FunctionsVideo
Rational Exponents and Finding RootsVideo
Simplifying ExpressionsVideo
Solving Finance Problems – BasicsVideo
Solving Linear Equations with FractionsVideo
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring – BasicsVideo
Solving Quadratic Equations with Quadratic Formula – BasicsVideo
Solving Simple Linear EquationsVideo
Square Roots – BasicsVideo

Math 130 Survey of Calculus

TopicVideo
Applications of OptimizationVideo
Definition of the Derivative – Business CalculusVideo
Differentiation of Logarithmic and Exponential FunctionsVideo
Differentiation Rules: Power, Product, and QuotientVideo
Domain and Range – IntermediateVideo
Elasticity of DemandVideo
Finance Formula PrepVideo
Finding the Area Under a Curve and Between CurvesVideo
Finding LimitsVideo
Functions – IntermediateVideo
Generalized Power Rule for DerivativesVideo
Graphing Polynomial Functions using DerivativesVideo
Graphing Rational FunctionsVideo
Implicit Differentiation and Related RatesVideo
Integration by PartsVideo
Integration by Substitution – Business CalculusVideo
Integration using Exponential and Logarithmic FunctionsVideo
Integration using TablesVideo
Optimizing Functions of Several VariablesVideo
Optimizing Lot Size and Harvest SizeVideo
Partial DerivativesVideo
Piecewise-Defined FunctionsVideo
Power Rule for IntegralsVideo
Solving Finance Problems – BasicsVideo

Preparation for Math 141

Here are some videos that will help you prepare to take Math 141.

There are also sample problems with answers that you can try on your own to make sure you understand the concept.

TopicVideo
Adding and Subtracting FractionsVideo
Arithmetic and Geometric SequencesVideo
Circles, Distance, and Midpoint FormulasVideo
Complex FractionsVideo
Decimal OperationsVideo
Distance and IntervalsVideo
Dividing a Polynomial by a MonomialVideo
Evaluating Algebraic ExpressionsVideo
Exponent Rules – IntegersVideo
Exponentials and Logarithms – BasicsVideo
Factoring Difference of Squares – BasicsVideo
Factoring Trinomials – Basics (with a=1)Video
Factoring Trinomials – IntermediateVideo
Fractions, Decimals and PercentagesVideo
Functions – BasicsVideo
Graphing Linear EquationsVideo
Graphing Quadratic Functions – BasicsVideo
Linear InequalitiesVideo
Mixed Numbers Conversion and OperationsVideo
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – IntermediateVideo
Multiplying Polynomials – BasicsVideo
Negative NumbersVideo
Order of OperationsVideo
Perimeters and AreasVideo
Rational Exponents and Finding RootsVideo
Rounding and EstimationVideo
Solving Linear Equations with FractionsVideo
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring – BasicsVideo
Solving Quadratic Equations with Quadratic Formula – BasicsVideo
Solving Simple Linear EquationsVideo
Solving Systems of Linear EquationsVideo
Surface Area and VolumesVideo
Units of Measure – U.S. CustomaryVideo

Math 141 College Algebra

TopicVideo
Analyzing Graphs of FunctionsVideo
Arithmetic and Geometric SequencesVideo
Circles, Distance, and Midpoint FormulasVideo
Difference QuotientsVideo
Domain and Range – IntermediateVideo
Distance and IntervalsVideo
EllipsesVideo
Exponentials and Logarithms – AdvancedVideo
Factoring Negative and Fractional ExponentsVideo
Factoring Special Forms – AdvancedVideo
Factoring Trinomials – AdvancedVideo
Functions – IntermediateVideo
Graphing Rational FunctionsVideo
Graphing Using TransformationsVideo
Graphs of Exponential and Logarithmic FunctionsVideo
HyperbolasVideo
Inverse FunctionsVideo
ParabolasVideo
Partial Fraction DecompositionVideo
Piecewise-Defined FunctionsVideo
SeriesVideo
Solving Finance Problems – College AlgebraVideo
Solving Systems of Linear and Nonlinear EquationsVideo
Special ProductsVideo

Math 142 Trigonometry

TopicVideo
Graphing Trig Functions Using Transformations – Part AVideo
Graphing Trig Functions Using Transformations – Part BVideo
Inverse Trigonometric FunctionsVideo
Simplifying Fundamental Trig ExpressionsVideo
Simplifying Advanced Trig ExpressionsVideo
Solving Trig EquationsVideo
Solving Trig Equations Multiple AnglesVideo
Trig Function DefinitionsVideo
Trig Function Values on the Unit CircleVideo

Math 150A Calculus I

TopicVideo
Definition of the Derivative – CalculusVideo
Differentiation of Logarithmic and Exponential FunctionsVideo
Differentiation Rules: Power, Product and QuotientVideo
Epsilon-Delta Proofs of LimitsVideo
Finding LimitsVideo
Generalized Power Rule for DerivativesVideo
Implicit Differentiation and Related RatesVideo
Integration using Exponential and Logarithmic FunctionsVideo

Math 150B Calculus II

TopicVideo
Calculus II Review Part 1 – Basic IntegrationVideo
Calculus II Review Part 2 – Integration using Partial Fraction Decomposition and Integration by PartsVideo
Integrating Secant CubedVideo
Integration by PartsVideo
Integration using Trig SubstitutionVideo

Math 250A Multivariable Calculus

TopicVideo
Calculus 2 Review Integration Techniques Part OneVideo
Calculus 2 Review Integration Techniques Part TwoVideo
Integration by PartsVideo
Integration of Secant CubedVideo
Integration using Trig SubVideo
Interval of Convergence of a Power SeriesVideo

Math 250B Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

Video TopicsSection
First-Order Linear Differential Equations1.5
Bernoulli Differential Equations1.5
Second Order Differential Equations Special Types1.11
Subspaces3.2
Linear Independence3.3
Linear Transformations and Kernels3.7
Variation of Parameters5.8
Cauchy-Euler Homogeneous and Nonhomogeneous Equations5.5, 5.7
Mixture Applications of Differential Equations6.1
Power Series Solutions7.3
Laplace Transforms and Differential Equations9.5

AB 705

State law AB 705 changed the way that students are placed into their Math courses. Some prerequisite courses have been eliminated. Other courses now have a support component to help students review the prerequisite material. The video below will guide you in choosing which Math class is right for you.

Placement

  • Starting fall 2019, all incoming students will be placed into transfer-level math regardless of their preparation. There will be no more placement tests.
  • Students will save money and time since they will be able to go straight into a transfer level course.
  • In order to support our students in these difficult classes we have developed co-requisite classes that will be linked to many of our beginning transfer level math courses (Math 110, 115, 120, 130 and 141). These courses are designed to supplement the material of the course with review material that students need in order to be successful in the course.
  • Students will be placed either into the stand-alone course or the course with the linked co-requisite based on their high school GPA. · Students may use our new online Guided Self Placement Tool in order to get placed into a math course. They can also see a counselor to help determine their placement.
  • If a student is placed into the stand-alone course, but would prefer to have the support of the paired course they can always opt to take that course instead.

The Mathematics Department is dedicated to providing each student with an education that stresses high quality instruction. Our dynamic, knowledgeable faculty provides a supportive atmosphere which includes mentoring students through a “hands-on” approach to instruction. Students will gain the skills they need, whether they are working to meet professional goals, earn an AA or AS degree, or plan on transferring to a 4-year university.

What we offer:

  • a full range of mathematics courses
  • Supplemental Instruction in numerous courses
  • courses taught using free Open Educational Resources
  • the provision of a Math Learning Center where students may receive additional assistance
  • the sponsoring of an on-campus Math Club which competes twice a year in a competition hosted by the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges Student Mathematics League
Math faculty

About the Department

Our department offers classes both throughout the day, and in the evenings. Classes are typically no more than 35 students, providing a low teacher-to-student ratio and increasing direct access to instructors. We offer Finite Math, Statistics, Survey of Calculus, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus I, and Calculus II in online and/or hybrid formats. Our students have an exceptional rate of transfer to and success in U.C. system schools and other 4-year universities and colleges.

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