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.
Other
The Sigma Notation for Summation of Series
Conprehensive site explaining sigma notation. Site has many formulas and a few examples
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.