Textbooks, courses, and readers:
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (open textbook)Written by Univ. of Hawaii instructor, revised in 2018. "This book will help you to understand elementary mathematics more deeply, gain facility with creating and using mathematical notation, develop a habit of looking for reasons and creating mathematical explanations, and become more comfortable exploring unfamiliar mathematical situations." Online, digital PDF, print PDF, and XML formats. CC BY SA (Creative Commons - Attribution - ShareAlike) license.
The Essence of Mathematics Through Elementary Problems (open textbook)"The book consists of six chapters of increasing sophistication (Mental Skills; Arithmetic; Word Problems; Algebra; Geometry; Infinity), with interleaved commentary. The content will appeal to students considering further study of mathematics at university, teachers of mathematics at age 14-18, and anyone who wants to see what this kind of elementary content has to tell us about how mathematics really works." PDF and print-on-demand formats. CC BY (Creative Commons - Attribution) license.
Open Textbook Initiative - Approved Textbooks (American Institute of Mathematics)OER textbooks approved by the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) Editorial Board. Categories include Liberal Arts Math, Elementary Algebra, College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, and more. Each textbook may have a different open license.
Supplemental tools and materials (incl. games, lessons, videos, exercises, etc.):
K-5 Math and Technology Resources“A directory of resources about mathematics and technology for kindergarten through fifth grade. This resource was created with the support of an ALG Textbook Transformation Grant. Topics include teaching and learning theories, problem solving, assessment, equity, technological tools, and measurements.” Published Spring 2015. PDF format. CC BY (Creative Commons - Attribution) license.
ACEMathsFrom the African Teacher Education OER Network, 2008, focusing on South Africa. The units focusing on Learning and Teaching of Intermediate and Senior Mathematics: Unit 1: Exploring what it means to ‘do’ mathematics, Unit 2: Developing understanding in mathematics, Unit 3: Teaching through problem solving, Unit 4: Planning in the problem-based classroom, Unit 5: Building assessment into teaching and learning, Unit 6: Teaching all children mathematics. Various CC licenses on different materials in the units.
Textbooks, courses, and readers:
College Mathematics for Everyday Life - Second Edition (OER textbook)Updated 2019. "This text was written for a college-level liberal arts math class. It addresses math concepts that most people will encourter as part of their everyday life, including statistics, probablility, growth, finance, graph theory, voting systems, fair division, apportionment, and geometric symmetry and the golden ratio. Each chapter includes a set of homework questions for practice." PDF and editable Word formats. CC BY SA (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike) license.
Mathematics - OpenTextBookStore (open textbooks)List of commonly used open textbooks for mathematics: Arithmetic, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Math in Liberal Arts, Statistics, and Higher Math. Brief reviews and openness ratings for each book, plus link to free and openly licensed textbook files and a link to order a print-on-demand copy of the textbook.
Open Textbook Initiative - Approved Textbooks (American Institute of Mathematics)OER textbooks approved by the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) Editorial Board. Categories include Liberal Arts Math, Elementary Algebra, College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, and more. Each textbook may have a different open license.
Supplemental tools and materials (incl. games, lessons, videos, exercises, etc.):
"Math at Work Monday" interviewsFrom Math for Grownups site, interviews with people about how they use math in the work. Interesting and easy-to-read perspectives on “math in the real world.”
Not technically OER but free-to-use and/or link to. Published 2011-2015.
MyOpenMathMyOpenMath is designed for mathematics, providing delivery of homework, quizzes, and tests with rich mathematical content. MyOpenMath can be used to web-enhance an on-campus course, as part of hybrid course, or to run a fully online course. There’s a video link provided to see how other instructors use MyOpenMath, plus a list of textbooks aligned for the pre-built courses, including Arithmetic for College Students, Prealgebra, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Math in Society, Precalculus, College Algebra, Business Calculus, and Contemporary Calculus. Links together specific chapters with related videos, homework, quizzes, etc.
Textbooks, courses, and readers:
Mathematics - OpenTextBookStore (open textbooks)List of commonly used open textbooks for mathematics: Arithmetic, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Math in Liberal Arts, Statistics, and Higher Math. Brief reviews and openness ratings for each book, plus link to free and openly licensed textbook files and a link to order a print-on-demand copy of the textbook.
Open Textbook Initiative - Approved Textbooks (American Institute of Mathematics)OER textbooks approved by the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) Editorial Board. Categories include Liberal Arts Math, Elementary Algebra, College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, and more. Each textbook may have a different open license.
OpenStax Mathematics textbooks and instructor resourcesHigh-quality mathematics textbooks and instructor resources for Pre-algebra, all levels of Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics. All have at least online and PDF format options. All with a CC BY (Creative Commons - Attribution) license.
Open Source Mathematics textbooks (Scottsdale Community College)Free and openly licensed textbooks created by Scottsdale Community College instructor, 2013. Textbooks include Precalculus, College Algebra, and College Trigonometry. CC BY NC SA (Creative Commons - Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike) license.
Supplemental tools and materials (incl. games, lessons, videos, exercises, etc.):
MyOpenMathMyOpenMath is designed for mathematics, providing delivery of homework, quizzes, and tests with rich mathematical content. MyOpenMath can be used to web-enhance an on-campus course, as part of hybrid course, or to run a fully online course. There’s a video link provided to see how other instructors use MyOpenMath, plus a list of textbooks aligned for the pre-built courses, including Arithmetic for College Students, Prealgebra, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Math in Society, Precalculus, College Algebra, Business Calculus, and Contemporary Calculus. Links together specific chapters with related videos, homework, quizzes, etc.
GeoGebra“GeoGebra is dynamic mathematics software for all levels of education that brings together geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus in one easy-to-use package.” GeoGebra can be embedded in MyOpenMath with parameters passed between them. You are free to copy, distribute and transmit GeoGebra for non-commercial purposes.
Engaging Mathematics - Teaching Manuals for math and environmental issues9 manuals with lessons, activities, and curricula developed through Engaging Mathematics on different environmental issues relating to math, such as “Integrating Sustainability into Algebra Courses,” “Elementary Statistics Society and Environment,” and more. Different CC licenses on various textbooks, available to download as Word, PDF, or e-book formats.
Textbooks, courses, and readers:
OpenIntro Statistics (OER textbooks)OpenIntro Statistics, Intro Statistics with Randomization and Simulation, and Intro Statistics for the Life and Biomedical Sciences textbooks, videos, slides, labs, and more. PDF format available for free. CC BY SA (Creative Commons - Attribution - ShareAlike) license.
Mathematics - OpenTextBookStore (open textbooks)List of commonly used open textbooks for mathematics: Arithmetic, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Math in Liberal Arts, Statistics, and Higher Math. Brief reviews and openness ratings for each book, plus link to free and openly licensed textbook files and a link to order a print-on-demand copy of the textbook.
Open Textbook Initiative - Approved Textbooks (American Institute of Mathematics)OER textbooks approved by the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) Editorial Board. Categories include Liberal Arts Math, Elementary Algebra, College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, and more. Each textbook may have a different open license.
OpenStax Mathematics textbooks and instructor resourcesHigh-quality mathematics textbooks and instructor resources for Pre-algebra, all levels of Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics. All have at least online and PDF format options. All with a CC BY (Creative Commons - Attribution) license.
Supplemental tools and materials (incl. games, lessons, videos, exercises, etc.):
GeoGebra“GeoGebra is dynamic mathematics software for all levels of education that brings together geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus in one easy-to-use package.” GeoGebra can be embedded in MyOpenMath with parameters passed between them. You are free to copy, distribute and transmit GeoGebra for non-commercial purposes.
TCC-created resources:
MATH 96/140 (TCC OER course)Tip: Log into your TCC Canvas faculty account *before* clicking on this link! OER Canvas course shared by TCC instructor Mike Flodin, 2020. "Web-enhanced Introduction to Precalculus class (in between Intermediate Algebra and Precalculus)." Includes modules, assignments, and discussions. Public domain license.
Textbooks, courses, and readers:
Mathematics - OpenTextBookStore (open textbooks)List of commonly used open textbooks for mathematics: Arithmetic, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Math in Liberal Arts, Statistics, and Higher Math. Brief reviews and openness ratings for each book, plus link to free and openly licensed textbook files and a link to order a print-on-demand copy of the textbook.
Open Textbook Initiative - Approved Textbooks (American Institute of Mathematics)OER textbooks approved by the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) Editorial Board. Categories include Liberal Arts Math, Elementary Algebra, College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, and more. Each textbook may have a different open license.
OpenStax Mathematics textbooks and instructor resourcesHigh-quality mathematics textbooks and instructor resources for Pre-algebra, all levels of Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics. All have at least online and PDF format options. All with a CC BY (Creative Commons - Attribution) license.
Open Source Mathematics textbooks (Scottsdale Community College)Free and openly licensed textbooks created by Scottsdale Community College instructor, 2013. Textbooks include Precalculus, College Algebra, and College Trigonometry. CC BY NC SA (Creative Commons - Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike) license.
Supplemental tools and materials (incl. games, lessons, videos, exercises, etc.):
MyOpenMathMyOpenMath is designed for mathematics, providing delivery of homework, quizzes, and tests with rich mathematical content. MyOpenMath can be used to web-enhance an on-campus course, as part of hybrid course, or to run a fully online course. There’s a video link provided to see how other instructors use MyOpenMath, plus a list of textbooks aligned for the pre-built courses, including Arithmetic for College Students, Prealgebra, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Math in Society, Precalculus, College Algebra, Business Calculus, and Contemporary Calculus. Links together specific chapters with related videos, homework, quizzes, etc.
GeoGebra“GeoGebra is dynamic mathematics software for all levels of education that brings together geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus in one easy-to-use package.” GeoGebra can be embedded in MyOpenMath with parameters passed between them. You are free to copy, distribute and transmit GeoGebra for non-commercial purposes.
Textbooks, courses, and readers:
Mathematics - OpenTextBookStore (open textbooks)List of commonly used open textbooks for mathematics: Arithmetic, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Math in Liberal Arts, Statistics, and Higher Math. Brief reviews and openness ratings for each book, plus link to free and openly licensed textbook files and a link to order a print-on-demand copy of the textbook.
Open Textbook Initiative - Approved Textbooks (American Institute of Mathematics)OER textbooks approved by the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) Editorial Board. Categories include Liberal Arts Math, Elementary Algebra, College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, and more. Each textbook may have a different open license.
OpenStax Mathematics textbooks and instructor resourcesHigh-quality mathematics textbooks and instructor resources for Pre-algebra, all levels of Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics. All have at least online and PDF format options. All with a CC BY (Creative Commons - Attribution) license.
Supplemental tools and materials (incl. games, lessons, videos, exercises, etc.):
GeoGebra“GeoGebra is dynamic mathematics software for all levels of education that brings together geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus in one easy-to-use package.” GeoGebra can be embedded in MyOpenMath with parameters passed between them. You are free to copy, distribute and transmit GeoGebra for non-commercial purposes.
MyOpenMathMyOpenMath is designed for mathematics, providing delivery of homework, quizzes, and tests with rich mathematical content. MyOpenMath can be used to web-enhance an on-campus course, as part of hybrid course, or to run a fully online course. There’s a video link provided to see how other instructors use MyOpenMath, plus a list of textbooks aligned for the pre-built courses, including Arithmetic for College Students, Prealgebra, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Math in Society, Precalculus, College Algebra, Business Calculus, and Contemporary Calculus. Links together specific chapters with related videos, homework, quizzes, etc.
Engaging Mathematics - Teaching Manuals for math and environmental issues9 manuals with lessons, activities, and curricula developed through Engaging Mathematics on different environmental issues relating to math, such as “Integrating Sustainability into Algebra Courses,” “Elementary Statistics Society and Environment,” and more. Different CC licenses on various textbooks, available to download as Word, PDF, or e-book formats.
Textbooks, courses, and readers:
Open Textbook Initiative - Approved Textbooks (American Institute of Mathematics)OER textbooks approved by the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) Editorial Board. Categories include Liberal Arts Math, Elementary Algebra, College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, and more. Each textbook may have a different open license.
OpenStax Mathematics textbooks and instructor resourcesHigh-quality mathematics textbooks and instructor resources for Pre-algebra, all levels of Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics. All have at least online and PDF format options. All with a CC BY (Creative Commons - Attribution) license.
Open Source Mathematics textbooks (Scottsdale Community College)Free and openly licensed textbooks created by Scottsdale Community College instructor, 2013. Textbooks include Precalculus, College Algebra, and College Trigonometry. CC BY NC SA (Creative Commons - Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike) license.
Supplemental tools and materials (incl. games, lessons, videos, exercises, etc.):
GeoGebra“GeoGebra is dynamic mathematics software for all levels of education that brings together geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus in one easy-to-use package.” GeoGebra can be embedded in MyOpenMath with parameters passed between them. You are free to copy, distribute and transmit GeoGebra for non-commercial purposes.
Textbooks, courses, and readers:
Mathematics - OpenTextBookStore (open textbooks)List of commonly used open textbooks for mathematics: Arithmetic, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Math in Liberal Arts, Statistics, and Higher Math. Brief reviews and openness ratings for each book, plus link to free and openly licensed textbook files and a link to order a print-on-demand copy of the textbook.
OpenStax Mathematics textbooks and instructor resourcesHigh-quality mathematics textbooks and instructor resources for Pre-algebra, all levels of Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics. All have at least online and PDF format options. All with a CC BY (Creative Commons - Attribution) license.
Open Textbook Initiative - Approved Textbooks (American Institute of Mathematics)OER textbooks approved by the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) Editorial Board. Categories include Liberal Arts Math, Elementary Algebra, College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, and more. Each textbook may have a different open license.
Canvas course shells:
Technical Mathematics (OER textbook)OER textbook by Morgan Chase, Clackamas Community College, published by Oregon State University, 2021. "This developmental-level mathematics textbook is intended for career-technical students." Organized into 30 modules, from "Order of Operations" to "Standard Deviation." Includes exercises and exercise answers for each module. Online, PDF, and e-book formats. CC BY NC SA (Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) license.
Transitions Math I (WACTC OER course)Tip: Log into your Clark College Canvas faculty account *before* clicking on this link! OER Canvas course shared by Grays Harbor College instructor, 2020. "Transitions Math I course is comprised of six modules that focus on arithmetic: whole numbers, fractions (2 modules), decimals, ratios and proportions, and percents. Most lessons have a pretest, video lesson(s), follow up quiz(zes) and homework. At the end of each module, there is a practice test and answer key. The module does not include the module tests or the final exam. The course is designed for GED students, high school completion students, and students brushing up for the college placement test." Includes modules, assignments, quizzes, and discussions. CC BY NC SA (Creative Commons - Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike) license.
Textbooks, courses, and readers:
Fundamentals of Mathematics (open textbook)"This text will help the student develop the insight and intuition necessary to master arithmetic techniques and manipulative skills." 11 chapters. Peer reviews of the text are available on this site. Online, PDF, and offline zip file formats available. CC BY (Creative Commons - Attribution) license.
Mathematics - OpenTextBookStore (open textbooks)List of commonly used open textbooks for mathematics: Arithmetic, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Math in Liberal Arts, Statistics, and Higher Math. Brief reviews and openness ratings for each book, plus link to free and openly licensed textbook files and a link to order a print-on-demand copy of the textbook.
OpenStax Mathematics textbooks and instructor resourcesHigh-quality mathematics textbooks and instructor resources for Pre-algebra, all levels of Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics. All have at least online and PDF format options. All with a CC BY (Creative Commons - Attribution) license.
MAT082 – Basic Arithmetic OER (Scottsdale Community College)Materials developed by Scottsdale Community College instructors for developmental math sequence, 2013. Student workbook, mini-lesson worksheets, practice problem worksheets, and mini-lesson videos, organized into 11 weeks. CC BY SA (Creative Commons - Attribution - ShareAlike) license.
MAT09x Introductory Algebra OER (Scottsdale Community College)Materials developed by Scottsdale Community College instructors for developmental math sequence, 2014. Student workbook, worksheets, and mini-lesson videos, organized into 12 weeks. CC BY SA (Creative Commons - Attribution - ShareAlike) license.
MAT12x – Intermediate Algebra OER (Scottsdale Community College)Materials developed by Scottsdale Community College instructors for developmental math sequence, 2015. Student workbook, mini-lesson worksheets, practice problem worksheets, and mini-lesson videos, organized into 12 weeks. CC BY (Creative Commons - Attribution) license.
Adult Literacy Fundamentals Textbooks from BC Campus Open EdAdult Literacy textbooks (available in multiple file formats) for Mathematics, English, and College Success. Most look to be CC BY licensed (Creative Commons - Attribution)
Supplemental tools and materials (incl. games, lessons, videos, exercises, etc.):
MyOpenMathMyOpenMath is designed for mathematics, providing delivery of homework, quizzes, and tests with rich mathematical content. MyOpenMath can be used to web-enhance an on-campus course, as part of hybrid course, or to run a fully online course. There’s a video link provided to see how other instructors use MyOpenMath, plus a list of textbooks aligned for the pre-built courses, including Arithmetic for College Students, Prealgebra, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Math in Society, Precalculus, College Algebra, Business Calculus, and Contemporary Calculus. Links together specific chapters with related videos, homework, quizzes, etc.
CK-12 MathBiggest open content provider for K-12 STEM content. Look on the left column for links to Math subjects, including Grades 1-5, Arithmetic, Measurement, and more. CC BY NC 3.0 license (Creative Commons - Attribution - NonCommercial)
ABCYA.com“ABCya is the leader in free educational computer games and mobile apps for kids. The innovation of a grade school teacher, ABCya is an award-winning destination for elementary students that offers hundreds of fun, engaging learning activities.” Free online games for Pre-K through 5th grade. Alphabet, numbers, money, geography, parts of speech, typing, technology vocabulary, skills -- INCLUDES MATH! Holiday themed games available. No charge to use on PCs. Mobile-friendly version requires a subscription
Recommended by TCC AESL instructor
GeoGebra“GeoGebra is dynamic mathematics software for all levels of education that brings together geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus in one easy-to-use package.” GeoGebra can be embedded in MyOpenMath with parameters passed between them. You are free to copy, distribute and transmit GeoGebra for non-commercial purposes.
Any additional resources or personal recommendations to add to this guide? Please email your suggestions to your department's librarian liaison.