Math Lab Tutoring Services - Lehigh Carbon Community College

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Educational Support Services
Math Lab
Tutoring Services
Copy: Ed Pettit, Verna Fisher
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What is math lab?
• Math lab is a free tutoring service for all
math courses.
• No appointment is necessary.
• Math lab is available to all students.
• All LCCC campuses have convenient
math lab hours.
Can I benefit from math lab?
• Sure!
• Math lab is meant for the following:
– Students having difficulty
– Students looking to improve their
understanding of particular concepts
– Any students wanting to improve their grade
What do math tutors do?
• Math tutors can help students:
– Understand concepts
– Review specific class work and homework
– Learn skills and strategies to enhance their
chances of success
– Reduce math fears
– Become independent learners
What can’t math tutors do?
• Math tutors cannot do the homework for a
student.
• Math tutors cannot help with graded
assignments or take home tests.
Who are these math tutors?
• All tutors are competent in math processes
and effective tutoring techniques.
• Many tutors are professionals with
experience in teaching or engineering.
• Peer tutors are students with exceptional
math abilities.
• All tutors are friendly and eager to help
students.
Are workshops offered?
• Yes!
• Workshops are offered during the Fall and
Spring semesters.
• The workshops cover topics which are
commonly challenging to students.
• Workshop topics, dates, and times are posted
on various bulletin boards and in the math lab.
• Ask your instructor or visit the math lab for
details on the next workshop.
What if I just need help studying for
finals?
• No problem!
• Math review sessions are held at the end
of Fall and Spring semesters to help
students prepare for final exams.
• Watch the bulletin boards or visit the math
lab for dates and times.
Where is math lab located?
• Math lab is located in Educational Support
Services.
• At Main campus it is in room SH-150.
• It is located in the library at Donley.
• Check with the front desk receptionists for
lab locations at the Morgan and Carbon
campus sites.