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Algebra II -- Recommended Sites
  Three Skills for Algebra  This site offers some insight into the power and meaning of mathematics, highly recommended. Fractint, the one and only.
Fractint
  The basic  definitions of functions , domain and range.
  Another excellent site on  functions, highly recommended.
  Finding the equation of a line, the epic story. A must-see page!
  Find the best Line of Least-Squares  with this java applet.
  Review your  linear equation skills, just use the drop-down menu to select your favorite topic.
  Need help solving equations?  SOS Math - SOLVE provides a nice mix of equation types with well-written solutions.
  Quadratic Equations, the three basic solution methods.
  The Parabola, from a quadratic equation point of view.
  The Main  SOS Algebra topics page.
 
Trig/Stats -- Recommended Sites
  A visual slideshow of the Greek method for  proving Pythagoras Theorem. The Theorem can be proved "by hand" using this applet as well.
  Very brief but nicely done introduction to the  Conic Sections.
  Circles, Ellipses, and Hyperbolas from the Fhs Precalculus Study Page.
  Conic section questions and answers, a good selection from the Math Forum Archives You can also search the archives.
  Start here for review on Rational Exponents, from the Fhs Precalculus Study Page.
  Then continue on to  Exponential Functions. Read about Penrose Tiles.
Penrose Tiles
  Review the  types of functions, even, odd, inverse, etc.
  Vector calculator, a live demo of vector arithmetic.
  Introduction to trigonometry: measurement of angles.
  The main  SOS Trigonometry page, go here now!
  Sine and Cosine, as defined by the folks at FHS.
  Visualize the six trig functions with this cool java applet. Try the rest from the IES java trig applet index page.
  VisualMath.Com, study-guide type programs you can download for free.

Mathematics Resource Sites - (links to links..)
MathWorld, created and maintained by the amazing Eric Weisstein.
Extensive list of math links on the web. 
Math Forum Internet Resources, from Swarthmore. The Algebra page has, I believe, it all.
(formerly!) Dave's Math Tables, an excellent source of general formulas and graphs.
Quick Math, using this site is basically cheating! Go here now!
Favorite Mathematical constants, lots more than you thought.
Bunch O' Math Links, a grab bag of links from above, and some astronomy links as well.
Geometry in action. A taste of advanced mathematics in the "real" world.