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Mathematics is the branch of science that deals with numbers.
(Study of numbers and their operations, combinations and abstractions.)

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CoolMath.com A self-described "amusement park of math," but don't worry. If math isn't your passion and you are merely seeking help, this site is a good place to start. It has everything from Math Lessons in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus, to the Fractal of the Day.
Famous Curves Index This site provides the history and equation of some famous curves, along with associated curves.
History of Mathematical Symbols A really interesting source for the names of the individuals who first used various common mathematical symbols and the dates those symbols first appeared. This page is maintained by Jeff Miller, a teacher in New Port Richey, Florida.
History of the Words of Mathematics Another site maintained by Jeff Miller - this one is an excellent source for the earliest known uses of some of the words found in mathematics.
Mathematician Resources Here are a few sites for researching famous mathematicians:
Agnesi, Maria Gaetana A collection of "Agnesi miscellany."
Archimedes A collection of "Archimedean miscellanea."
Blupete's Literature Page: Biographies Biographies of people from many disciplines, including mathematics.
Famous Physicists and Astromoners A lot of them were mathematicians, too!
History of Mathematics: Famous Mathematicians A few tidbits about Johannes Kepler, Isaac Newton, and Pierre de Fermat.
History of Mathematics Ancient geometry and insights into the history of mathematics.
Index of Mathematician Biographies This index, part of the MacTutor History of Mathematics archive, can be searched alphabetically or chronologically.
Island of Freedom A collection of biographies on theologians, philosophers, poets, composers, and artists.
Lovelace, Ada A biography of Ada Lovelace, the founder of scientific computing. Big thanks to Zelda for suggesting the link!
Lucidcafe's Biographies Archive Selected biographies of famous personalities: artists, composers, philosophers, scientists, and more.
Mathematicians of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries Accounts of their lives and works (adapted from A Short Account of the History of Mathematics by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908)).
Mathematician Trading Cards Need some biographical information on a mathematician for your report? This site provides it with a twist...
Newton, Sir Isaac: A Virtual Museum A virtual museum of Sir Isaac Newton and the history of science.
Women Mathematician Biographies Need some biographical information on a mathematician for your report? The women are listed on this site.
The Pi Pages p is a cool number. Check out this site to find some reasons why.
Proofs in Mathematics This is an article in an online column that not only defines what a proof is, but lists several common proofs.
QuickMath Automatic Math Solutions QuickMath answers common math problems (from algebra to calculus) over the internet, powered by Mathematica®. This is a great help in checking your answers (your professors will expect you to show your work in addition to providing an answer).

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