Mathematics
This page is designed to support academics with teaching by providing a wealth of OER specifically for Mathematics.
Explore our curated collection that highlights Deakin and Australian OER, and resource on the following topics:
- Algebra and Trigonometry
- Discrete Mathematics
- General Mathematics and Problem Solving
- Probability
- Research Methods
- Statistics and Data Analysis
NOTE: While there is currently limited Australian-specific OER on these subjects, we encourage you to explore international OER and consider adapting these materials to better suit local contexts and curriculum needs.
Deakin OER
Mathematical Reasoning and Investigation by Simon James and Chris Rawson; and illustrated by Erin Cheffers (2023), Deakin University, is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
Designed to help you develop the ability to use mathematics to solve the kinds of problems that don't come with answers in the back of the book.
Australian OER
- A Portable Introduction to Data Analysis by Michael Bulmer (2024), The University of Queensland, is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
Algebra and Trigonometry
- Algebra 2e by Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith and Andrea Honeycutt Mathis (2020), OpenStax, is licensed under CC BY 4.0
- Algebra and Trigonometry 2e by Jay Abramson (2021), Arizona State University, OpenStax, is licensed under CC BY 4.0
Discrete Mathematics
- Discrete Mathematics: an Open Introduction, 4th edition by Oscar Levin (2024), is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
General Mathematics and Problem Solving
- Math For Our World by Gail Poitrast (n.d.), University of New Hampshire, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fundamentals of Mathematics by Denny Burzynski and Wade Ellis Jr. (n.d.), College of Southern Nevada, OpenStax, is licensed under CC BY 4.0
Probability
- Introduction to Probability by John R. Baxter (2023), University of Minnesota, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Research Methods
- Research Methods, Data Collection and Ethics by Valerie Sheppard (2020), is licensed under under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Statistics and Data Analysis
- Introduction to Statistics by Valerie Watts (2022), Fanshawe College, is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
- Introductory Statistics 2e by Barbara Illowsky and Susan Dean (2023), De Anza College, is licensed under CC BY 4.0
Where to find more OER?
There are many platforms available that contain OER, the platforms listed below are a good starting place to find resources on mathematics.
- AMSER: Applied Math and Science Education Repository
Educational resources and services funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of the National Science Digital Library - Lumen Learning
Provides textbooks for algebra, calculus, and statistics. - The National Academies Press (NAP)
Great resource that provides textbooks on math and statistics. - Open Intro - Statistics
Provides data basics, probability (optional), distributions, inference for means and proportions, and regression, including multiple and the basics of logistic regression. - NSDL: National Science Digital Library
Gathers online open resources from various providers in all STEM disciplines. Resources are browsable by education level, resource type, and subject. Even though most resources are free on this site, there are also some that have some cost associated with them.