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Math Tutoring
What does the math program do?
The SLC math tutoring program is designed to assist SUNY 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, reading textbooks, understanding computer assignments, organizing class notes, answering calculator-related questions, and researching additional information. Additionally, math tutors will encourage students to make use of the SLC instructional videotapes, 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 and/or high-level math and computer-related tasks. 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 12 math tutors are available each semester.
Do I need to make an appointment?
No. Students wishing to work with a math tutor may drop in whenever they
wish during the regular hours listed below. Students may work individually
or, if possible, in small groups, and may stay for as long as they continue
to require assistance. Tutors are available during fall
and spring semesters only. For answers to any other questions about the SLC's
math tutoring program, please contact Secretary Diana Pask at (585) 395-2293.
Math Tutoring Hours Walk-In:
Monday and Thursday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-2pm
