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Khan Academy
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Khan Academy

For all the math geeks out there. Biggrin

http://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy

I personally have been using the trigonometry modules and there terrific. I've learned more from the videos than I did in a $350 trig class at my old college. It's worth it.
01-01-2009 10:08 AM
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Re: Khan Academy

Alright! Thanks, this is going to be great Biggrin

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01-01-2009 11:24 AM
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Re: Khan Academy

this site is full of win. hes really good at explaining things from what ive seen.

Nature created neither servants nor masters. I want neither to rule, or be ruled.
01-01-2009 02:37 PM
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Yeh, such good videos. The guy is really good at explaining them.

Epic win book.
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Linear algebra = Biggrin Biggrin Biggrin
01-04-2009 01:38 AM
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Re: Khan Academy

Time it took me to learn Linear Math in school : 3-4 Months

Internet: 3-4 hours.

Just proves that school isn't the easiest way.

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01-04-2009 03:50 AM
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Thank you. Cool

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05-12-2009 12:50 PM
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Wow, thanks for bumping, this is awesome.
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A full list of his videos is here:http://www.khanacademy.org/
06-02-2009 11:02 AM
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