Math Resource Center

Before we share the common misuses with you, we want to remind you of the following:

• Come early and come often.
• Tutors are trained by math faculty teaching courses.
• Visit before and after a test.
• We are a walk-in center: appointments are available but not necessary. We will always have tutors available for walk-ins.

Common Misuses

Waiting until the last minute - math is learned through constant practice and drilling.  Figure out early what you struggle with and work on mastering it over a period of time.  Students who wait until the day before or the day of the test are not making good use of our services.

Waiting until you fail a test to come in - this really needs no explanation but in case you need one: If this happens, not only are you studying for the next test, you have to prepare for a test you are already taking.  You are doing twice the work when at least some if not all of what you are doing for the retest, you could have done for the first test.

Giving up - no matter how hard it gets, giving up is ot the solution.  Asking help is often part of the learning process.  You have other resources besides tutors to help you improve at Math.  Working hard consistently and taking what you are trying to achieve seriously is a formula for success.