
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.
Cypress College Math Review Videos
Arithmetic & Algebra
Arithmetic Review Videos
Topic | Video |
Adding and Subtracting Fractions | Video |
Decimal Operations | Video |
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages | Video |
Mixed Numbers Conversion and Operations | Video |
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – Basics | Video |
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – Intermediate | Video |
Negative Numbers | Video |
Operations on Whole Numbers | Video |
Order of Operations | Video |
Rounding and Estimation | Video |
Square Roots – Basics | Video |
Algebra Review Videos
Topic | Video |
Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities | Video |
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions | Video |
Applications of Linear Equations | Video |
Applications of Quadratic Equations | Video |
Applications of Rational Equations | Video |
Applications of Systems of Equations | Video |
Completing the Square | Video |
Complex Fractions | Video |
Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial | Video |
Dividing Polynomials | Video |
Domain and Range – Basics | Video |
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions | Video |
Exponent Rules – Integers | Video |
Exponentials and Logarithms – Basics | Video |
Exponentials and Logarithms – Intermediate | Video |
Factoring Difference of Squares – Basics | Video |
Factoring Difference of Squares – Intermediate | Video |
Factoring Trinomials – Basics (with a=1) | Video |
Factoring Trinomials – Intermediate | Video |
Finding Equations of Lines | Video |
Graphing Linear Equations | Video |
Graphing Quadratic Functions – Basics | Video |
Graphing Quadratic Functions – Intermediate | Video |
Linear and Compound Inequalities | Video |
Linear Models | Video |
Mixture Word Problems | Video |
Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions | Video |
Multiplying Polynomials – Basics | Video |
Multiplying Polynomials – Intermediate | Video |
Percent Applications | Video |
Proportions | Video |
Radicals | Video |
Rational Exponents and Finding Roots | Video |
Simplifying Expression | Video |
Solving Formulas | Video |
Solving Linear Equations with Fractions | Video |
Solving Nonlinear Inequalities | Video |
Solving Quadratic Equations | Video |
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring – Basics | Video |
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring – Intermediate | Video |
Solving Quadratic Equations with Quadratic Formula – Basics | Video |
Solving Quadratic Equations with Quadratic Formula – Intermediate | Video |
Solving Radical Equations – Basics | Video |
Solving Radical Equations – Intermediate | Video |
Solving Rational Equations | Video |
Solving Simple Linear Equations | Video |
Solving Systems of Linear Equations | Video |
Special Products | Video |
Units of Measure – Metric | Video |
Units of Measure – U.S. Customary | Video |
Vertex Form of a Quadratic Function | Video |
Geometry
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.
Topic | Video |
Adding and Subtracting Fractions | Video |
Decimal Operations | Video |
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions | Video |
Exponent Rules – Integers | Video |
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages | Video |
Graphing Linear Equations | Video |
Mixed Numbers Conversion and Operations | Video |
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – Intermediate | Video |
Negative Numbers | Video |
Operations on Whole Numbers | Video |
Order of Operations | Video |
Rounding and Estimation | Video |
Solving Linear Equations with Fractions | Video |
Solving Simple Linear Equations | Video |
Solving Systems of Linear Equations | Video |
Square Roots – Basics | Video |
Units of Measure – U.S. Customary | Video |
Math 110 Math for Prospective Elementary Teachers
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.
Topic | Video |
Adding and Subtracting Fractions | Video |
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions | Video |
Factoring Difference of Squares – Basics | Video |
Factoring Trinomials – Basics (with a=1) | Video |
Linear Inequalities | Video |
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – Basics | Video |
Multiplying Polynomials – Basics | Video |
Negative Numbers | Video |
Solving Formulas | Video |
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring – Basics | Video |
Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula – Basics | Video |
Solving Simple Linear Equations | Video |
Square Roots – Basics | Video |
Math 115 Finite Math
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.
Math 120 Probability and Statistics
Topic | Video |
Basic Probability | Video |
Binomial Distribution | Video |
Binomial and Normal Distributions | Video |
Constructing Confidence Intervals | Video |
Least-Squares Regression Line and Residual Plot | Video |
Mean, Standard Deviation and Variance | Video |
Median, Quartiles and Outliers | Video |
Normal Distribution | Video |
Performing Hypothesis Test for One Population Mean and Standard Deviation | Video |
Performing Hypothesis Test for One Population Proportion | Video |
Performing Hypothesis Test for Two Populations | Video |
Sampling Distributions | Video |
Scatter Plots and Correlation | Video |
The Five-Number Summary and Boxplots | Video |
The Language of Hypothesis Testing | Video |
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.
Topic | Video |
Adding and Subtracting Fractions | Video |
Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial | Video |
Domain and Range – Basics | Video |
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions | Video |
Exponent Rules – Integers | Video |
Exponentials and Logarithms – Basics | Video |
Factoring Difference of Squares – Basics | Video |
Factoring Trinomials – Basics (with a=1) | Video |
Finding Equations of Lines | Video |
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages | Video |
Functions – Basics | Video |
Graphing Linear Equations | Video |
Graphing Quadratic Functions – Basics | Video |
Linear Inequalities | Video |
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – Basics | Video |
Multiplying Polynomials – Intermediate | Video |
Negative Numbers | Video |
Order of Operations | Video |
Piecewise-Defined Functions | Video |
Rational Exponents and Finding Roots | Video |
Simplifying Expressions | Video |
Solving Finance Problems – Basics | Video |
Solving Linear Equations with Fractions | Video |
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring – Basics | Video |
Solving Quadratic Equations with Quadratic Formula – Basics | Video |
Solving Simple Linear Equations | Video |
Square Roots – Basics | Video |
Math 130 Survey of Calculus
Topic | Video |
Applications of Optimization | Video |
Definition of the Derivative – Business Calculus | Video |
Differentiation of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions | Video |
Differentiation Rules: Power, Product, and Quotient | Video |
Domain and Range – Intermediate | Video |
Elasticity of Demand | Video |
Finance Formula Prep | Video |
Finding the Area Under a Curve and Between Curves | Video |
Finding Limits | Video |
Functions – Intermediate | Video |
Generalized Power Rule for Derivatives | Video |
Graphing Polynomial Functions using Derivatives | Video |
Graphing Rational Functions | Video |
Implicit Differentiation and Related Rates | Video |
Integration by Parts | Video |
Integration by Substitution – Business Calculus | Video |
Integration using Exponential and Logarithmic Functions | Video |
Integration using Tables | Video |
Optimizing Functions of Several Variables | Video |
Optimizing Lot Size and Harvest Size | Video |
Partial Derivatives | Video |
Piecewise-Defined Functions | Video |
Power Rule for Integrals | Video |
Solving Finance Problems – Basics | Video |
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.
Topic | Video |
Adding and Subtracting Fractions | Video |
Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences | Video |
Circles, Distance, and Midpoint Formulas | Video |
Complex Fractions | Video |
Decimal Operations | Video |
Distance and Intervals | Video |
Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial | Video |
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions | Video |
Exponent Rules – Integers | Video |
Exponentials and Logarithms – Basics | Video |
Factoring Difference of Squares – Basics | Video |
Factoring Trinomials – Basics (with a=1) | Video |
Factoring Trinomials – Intermediate | Video |
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages | Video |
Functions – Basics | Video |
Graphing Linear Equations | Video |
Graphing Quadratic Functions – Basics | Video |
Linear Inequalities | Video |
Mixed Numbers Conversion and Operations | Video |
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – Intermediate | Video |
Multiplying Polynomials – Basics | Video |
Negative Numbers | Video |
Order of Operations | Video |
Perimeters and Areas | Video |
Rational Exponents and Finding Roots | Video |
Rounding and Estimation | Video |
Solving Linear Equations with Fractions | Video |
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring – Basics | Video |
Solving Quadratic Equations with Quadratic Formula – Basics | Video |
Solving Simple Linear Equations | Video |
Solving Systems of Linear Equations | Video |
Surface Area and Volumes | Video |
Units of Measure – U.S. Customary | Video |
Math 141 College Algebra
Topic | Video |
Analyzing Graphs of Functions | Video |
Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences | Video |
Circles, Distance, and Midpoint Formulas | Video |
Difference Quotients | Video |
Domain and Range – Intermediate | Video |
Distance and Intervals | Video |
Ellipses | Video |
Exponentials and Logarithms – Advanced | Video |
Factoring Negative and Fractional Exponents | Video |
Factoring Special Forms – Advanced | Video |
Factoring Trinomials – Advanced | Video |
Functions – Intermediate | Video |
Graphing Rational Functions | Video |
Graphing Using Transformations | Video |
Graphs of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions | Video |
Hyperbolas | Video |
Inverse Functions | Video |
Parabolas | Video |
Partial Fraction Decomposition | Video |
Piecewise-Defined Functions | Video |
Series | Video |
Solving Finance Problems – College Algebra | Video |
Solving Systems of Linear and Nonlinear Equations | Video |
Special Products | Video |
Math 142 Trigonometry
Topic | Video |
Graphing Trig Functions Using Transformations – Part A | Video |
Graphing Trig Functions Using Transformations – Part B | Video |
Inverse Trigonometric Functions | Video |
Simplifying Fundamental Trig Expressions | Video |
Simplifying Advanced Trig Expressions | Video |
Solving Trig Equations | Video |
Solving Trig Equations Multiple Angles | Video |
Trig Function Definitions | Video |
Trig Function Values on the Unit Circle | Video |
Math 150A Calculus I
Topic | Video |
Definition of the Derivative – Calculus | Video |
Differentiation of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions | Video |
Differentiation Rules: Power, Product and Quotient | Video |
Epsilon-Delta Proofs of Limits | Video |
Finding Limits | Video |
Generalized Power Rule for Derivatives | Video |
Implicit Differentiation and Related Rates | Video |
Integration using Exponential and Logarithmic Functions | Video |
Math 150B Calculus II
Math 250A Multivariable Calculus
Math 250B Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
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

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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