What does the math tutoring program do?
The SLC math tutoring program is designed to assist Brockport students who need extra help with course work related to mathematics. Students enrolled in math, statistics, science, or any other courses involving mathematics are welcome to drop in for math tutoring whenever questions or difficulties arise. Math tutors are available to help students with a number of tasks, including preparing for exams and quizzes, overcoming homework-related difficulties, understanding particular problems or concepts, using math textbooks effectively, elaborating on proofs, clarifying class notes, and providing tips on how to study mathematics more effectively. Additionally, math tutors will encourage students to make use of the SLC instructional videos, software, and printed materials as an additional means for improving math skills.
What will a math tutor do for me?
Students need to keep in mind that a math tutor is not a computer--which is
to say that even the best math tutors will sometimes have difficulty with a
given math problem. Math tutors are not experts in all math-related fields.
Accordingly, students will need to seek assistance from those tutors
who are
most familiar with the course work in question, especially when working with
more specialized or high-level math or computer-related tasks. You may wish to check out our Math Tutors Bios page in order to find which tutors may be most fit to help you for a particular math course. Finally,
math tutors will assist students, but they will not do homework assignments
for students, assist with take-home exams, or correct assignments.
Who are the math tutors?
All of the SLC tutors are undergraduate and graduate math majors who
are selected based upon recommendations by the Department of Mathematics faculty.
Tutors are hired based on academic excellence, math proficiency (i.e., have
completed at least Calculus III), and a willingness to help others. Department
of Mathematics graduate assistants also work as math tutors. Upon being hired,
math tutors participate in a training seminar and, throughout the semester,
are closely supervised. Approximately 15 math tutors are available each semester. Click here for the math tutors' bios!
Do I need to make an appointment?
No. The SLC's math tutoring programming is offered on a drop-in basis. Students wishing to receive help in math courses or math related issues may drop by the SLC whenever 
we are open and can receive assistance from a math tutor. The tables in the math lab are organized by course so that students may work with each other and so tutors may offer support to more than one student at a time. The math tutors are trained to do their best at giving all students equal attention. Math tutoring is our most greatly demanded programming and we encourage students to be patient and productive while waiting for assistance from a math tutor. For answers to any other questions about the SLC's
math tutoring program, please contact the SLC Director, Michael Dentino at (585) 395-2292.
Math Tutoring Hours Walk-In:
Monday and Thursday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-2pm
Zotero (Education focus)
5 pm - 6:15 pm
Naturalization Ceremony
11 am - noon
Leadership Program Kick-off
3:30 pm - 5 pm
ADP Distinguished Speaker Series "The Audacity to Heal: Our Rape Culture"
7 pm - 9 pm
Faculty/Staff Campaign Kickoff
noon - 1:30 pm
