The books in this list might be useful to students who wish to review or relearn their mathematics before writing the Mathematics Diagnostic Test.
Students must have a Langara College Student Card to take these books out of the Langara College Library. Students without a Student Card can still read the books in the Library.
The books are listed according to which course you want to take. Most can be found on the 3rd floor of the library, where they are shelved by call number (for example, QA 39.2 A885 2006). If you cannot find these particular books, other books with similar titles are probably also appropriate.
To prepare for Math 1101 or Stats 1124:
AIM: To be completely familiar with all arithmetic operations (order of operation, fractions, decimals) without the aid of a calculator
- QA 39.2 A885 2006 “Basic College Mathematics – an applied approach” by Aufmann
- QA 39.2 S558 2009 “Basic College Mathematics” by Slater, Tobey, Blair
- QA 107 S786 1995 “Fundamentals of Mathematics” by Streeter, Hutchison, Hoelzle
- QA 107 W75 1991 “Arithmetic for College Students” by Wright
- QA 107.2 B57 1999 or 2006 “Basic Mathematics” by Bittinger
- QA 107.2 L53 2010 “Essential Mathematics” by Lial, Salzman
- QA 152.2 K44 1990 “Elementary Algebra: concepts and applications” by Bittinger
For Stats 1124, sample questions can be viewed at here.
To prepare for Math 1150, 1190, or 1118:
AIM: To be extremely competent with basic arithmetic, basic algebra (solve for x, factor, simplify), word problems, and the basics of lines
- QA301 K492 & QA301 K493 "The Key Study Guide" for Math 9 and Math 10. Ignore sections on "Probability and Statistics"
- QA 152.2 A4 1986 “Algebra: structure & method” by Dolciani, Brown, Cole
- QA 152.2 A86 1984 “Elementary Algebra” by Auvil & Poluga
- QA 152.2 B55 1998 "Introductory Algebra for College Students" by Blitzer
- QA 152.2 K43 1999 “Introductory Algebra” by Bittinger & Keedy
- QA 152.2 K44 1990 “Elementary Algebra – Concepts and Applications” by Bittinger & Keedy
- QA 154.2 M859 1988 “Algebra for College Students” by Munem
- QA 152.2 M85 1984 “Beginning Algebra” by Munem & Tschirhart
- QA 152.2 P66 1989 “Introductory Algebra” by Pool
To prepare for Math 1152 & 1170 :
1152 AIM: To be extremely competent with algebra and word problems
1170 AIM: In addition, to be competent with basic functions and elementary trigonometry
- QA301 K492 (for higher grades use K493, K494, & K495): "The Key Study Guide" for Math 9, 10, 11, and 12. You must score at least 85% in order to get into Calculus, and you must pass topics in all four grades in order to get in Math 1170. Focus on the books for Math 9, 10 and 11 in order to qualify for Math 1152. Ignore all sections on "Probability and Statistics".
- QA 152.2 H57 1986 “Understanding Intermediate Algebra: A course for college students” by Hirsch & Lial
- QA 152.2 K43 1999 “Introductory Algebra” by Bittinger & Keedy
- QA 152.2 H678 1996 “A Graphical Approach to College Algebra & Trigonometry” by Hornsby
- QA 152.3 L53 2006 “Intermediate Algebra” by Lial, Hornsby, Miller
- QA 152.2 S74 2004 “College Algebra” by Stewart, Redlin & Watson
- QA 154.2 B343 1992 Intermediate Algebra” by Barker
- QA 154.2 B385 1985 “College Algebra with Applications” by Barros-Neto
- QA 154.2 E44 1986 “College Algebra” by Ellis & Gulick
- QA 154.2 K37 2004 “Intermediate Algebra” by Kaufmann
- QA 154.2 L384 1985 “College Algebra” by Larson & Hostetler
- QA 154.2 M859 1988 “Algebra for College Students” by Munem
- QA 154.2 N359 1980 “Algebra and Trigonometry, a skills approach” by Nanney
- QA 154.2 P38 1985 “Intermediate Algebra” by Payne
- QA 154.2 R44 1985 “College Algebra” by Rees
- QA 154.2 R5 1980 “Algebra & Trigonometry” by Rice
- QA 154.2 S333 1988 “College algebra and trigonometry : basics through precalculus” by Schiller & Wurster
- QA 154.2 S59 1995 “Algebra and Trigonometry” by Sobel & Lerner
- QA 154.2 S74 1981, “College Algebra and Trigonometry” by Steinlage
- QA 154.2 S748 1994 “College Algebra and Trigonometry” by Stevens
- QA 154.2 T47 1984 “Intermediate Algebra” by Thweatt
To prepare for Math 1171, 1173, 1174:
AIM: To be completely familiar with algebra, word problems, functions, logarithms, trigonometry and word problems
- QA301 K492 (for higher grades use K493, K494, & K495): "The Key Study Guide" for Math 9, 10, 11, and 12. You must score at least 85% in order to get into Calculus. Ignore sections on "Probability and Statistics".
- QA 39.2 C64 1997 “Precalculus – A Problem-Oriented Approach” by Cohen
- QA 39.2 H63 1987 “A Primer for Calculus” by Holder
- QA 39.2 M842 2006 “Precalculus” by Munem
- QA 152.3 B43b 2002 "Precalculus" by Beecher, Penna, Bittinger
- QA 154.2 F52 1992 “Algebra and Trigonometry – a problem solving approach” by Fleming
- QA 154.2 K375 1995 "Precalculus" by Kaufmann
- QA 154.2 K66 1986 “College Algebra and Trigonometry with Applications” by Koshy
- QA 154.2 M858 1992 “Algebra and Trigonometry with Applications” by Munem
- QA 154.2 S333 1988 “College algebra and trigonometry: basics through precalculus” by Schiller & Wurster
- QA 154.2 S59 1995 “Algebra and Trigonometry” by Sobel & Lerner
- QA 154.2 S74 1981, “College Algebra and Trigonometry” by Steinlage
- QA 154.2 S748 1994 “College Algebra and Trigonometry” by Stevens
- QA 154.2 S855 1999 "Algebra & Trigonometry" by Sullivan
- QA 154.2 S856 2000 "Algebra & Trigonometry Enhanced With Graphing Utilities" by Sullivan & Sullivan
