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I did well at Mathematics at school (top 0.1% in the country, approximately), however I stopped studying it when I was 16. Since then I've studied a couple of highly specific mathematics modules in university (primarily matrix manipulation) however these weren't taught clearly.

My current mathematical knowledge only really amounts to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division (not long division), fractions, decimals, percentages, and a bit of algebra. And the odd things about angles, but just the basics. I have certainly studied further than that, but I need a serious refresher!

I'd like to progress from this fairly basic level to having a solid mathematical understanding, with a view to both improve myself as a programmer and to meet the requirements to start a Masters degree in Computer Vision/Imaging in two years. (While this is my specific goal, I'd also enjoy learning mathematics in general for myself.)

I'd ideally like to learn from a textbook or other written resource (I find it much easier to read than to listen to an explanation) and I'd ideally like some problems to solve to ensure I understand the material. I'm happy to buy a textbook (or several), but where to start?

Summary -

Progress from basic high school level -> Computer Vision/Imaging related mathematics.

Written resources rather than video. Happy to buy a textbook.

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    (I saw Foundation Mathematics as a possible textbook option.)2011-08-13
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    Should be converted to community wiki.2011-08-13
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    Do you have any subjects of interest? Because if you already know about linear algebra a little bit perhaps calculus could be interesting in terms of optimization (for a programmer, or just for the fun of it). If you are simply willing to get really better, I suggest you find a good textbook on calculus or analysis to begin with. If you have access to a library at a university close to you that would be the best. The only textbooks I know for those things are in French though =( P.S. : Computer-Vision/Imaging related mathematics are AWESOME. You definitely want to get there.2011-08-14
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    I would like to recommend Paul Garret’s advice, given here on MSE, at this link: http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/9230/what-are-examples-of-mathematicians-who-dont-take-many-notes/50196#comment-1240042011-08-14
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    Aso, here are a couple links you might want to use: Math Reference Project http://www.mathreference.com/main.html and a long list of (standard? / famous?) problems: http://www.mathproblems.info/2011-08-14

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