Curated OER
Taylor Seies
In this calculus worksheet, learners find the Taylor series for each function adn give the interval where the series converges. The two page worksheet contains nine questions. Answers are not included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Finite Geometric Series in Sigma Notation
Practice writing finite geometric series like 3 + 6 + 12 + 24 in sigma notation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Some Sigma Notation
This CoolMath resource will help students understand sequences and series. The symbol "sigma" is featue
Other
The Sigma Notation for Summation of Series
Conprehensive site explaining sigma notation. Site has many formulas and a few examples
Cool Math
Coolmath: Series and Sigma Notation
Explanation and examples for series and sigma notation.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Sigma Notation and Series
The lesson discusses sigma notation and series. Students learn about strategies to find an expression for a sequence or series. The resource consists of class notes, calculator tips, examples, and practice problems with solutions. The...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tool: Self Check Quiz on Sigma Notation
Students demonstrate comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts. The online quiz tests the scholars on sigma notation and the ?nth? term.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Sum Notation and Properties of Sigma
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An introduction to summation notation and basic operations on sigma.
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University of Northern Iowa: Summation Notation
This site from the University of Northern Iowa explains the sigma notation and gives an example.
University of California
Uc Davis: The Algebra of Sigma (Summation) Notation
This page introduces the use of the sigma, or summation, sign. Also provides the properties of summation and gives answers to fourteen good learning exercises.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Calculus I: Summation Notation
The tutorial reviews summation notation. Topics discussed are the properties and formulas for summation notation. Class notes, definitions, and examples with detailed solutions are included. The notes are available in pdf format.
Math Words
Math words.com: Sigma Notation
MathWords.com offers a very brief definition for sigma notation along with an example which illustrates what it is.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Sum Notation and Properties of Sigma
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers writing terms of a series and finding the sum of a finite series.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Sum
This page gives a complete discussion of the advanced applications of the summation operation in mathematics. Provides information about sigma, or summation notation, a manner of writing sums and how to manipulate them. The site also...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Sequences and Series: Terminology and Notation
Explains the basic terminology and notation of sequences and series, including summation symbols, subscripts, and indices.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Applications of Finite and Infinite Series
This activity shows students the power of finite and infinite series. It can be used as an introduction to infinite series provided that the student is adept at using the sigma notation to denote such series. (Continued: See before the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Finite Geometric Series
Evaluate finite geometric series given in sigma notation, recursively, or explicitly. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
University of Southern California
Atomic Bonds
This slide show on atomic bonds contains several slides on electron affinity. Other topics include covalent, Sigma and Pi bonds, and atomic bonding in solids.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Vital Revision for Fourier Series
Begin your studies of the Fourier Series with this lesson. It contains information on all of the essentials of getting started, including trigonometric functions, continuity, periodic functions, and more.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Sequences and Series
Hotmath provides 20 practice problems relating to sequences and series. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Summations
University of Tennessee provides this tutorial site explaining summations and how to evaluate them on a TI(85-86) calculator.
Other
Jiskha Homework Help: Math Calculus
Jiskha.com offers help with your calculus homework. Use the find button to locate the subject you are interested in. This will take you to the correct link.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Sums of Finite Geometric Series
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers finding the sum of a geometric series using the formula and the calculator.