Section 1.2: Formulating the Problem
Links

Order of Operations
This is a very good all around site the math help. The link provided here is for the order of operations.
http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/fraction/frac3/frac39/frac39.html

Algebra help Simplifying using the Distributive Property
http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/simplifying/distribution

Math help
One of the best all around sites for math help, covering a variety of topics, is operated out of Swarthmore and is called Ask Dr. Math. The link here is for the distributive property.
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/faq/faq.property.glossary.html

All About Estimation and Rounding
This site teaches estimation and rounding skills, along with some interactive practice.
http://www.aaamath.com/est.html

Calculators
There are many places on the web where you can purchase a calculator. One common place (and the author has no financial interest here) is Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/172523/104-2777238-8145502.

George Polya
Did you notice the Historical Perspective at the beginning of this section? If you want some additional information, you can check out this site.
http://www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Mathematicians/Polya.html