Location:
Building 18, Room 213
Tutoring Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30-4
Friday 8:30 - 1:30
MLC doors are often open 8-4:30, but tutors are only available during the times listed above
The MLC is available to all SFCC students enrolled in math classes or math-related classes, such as engineering and physics. We provide students with a space to work on homework, dependently study, or collaborative projects. The MLC is staffed with helpful and knowledgeable peer tutors that are available to assist with class work and study questions at any level.
Also available to students in the MLC are:
- Computer lab with printer
- Study spaces with whiteboards to work as a group
- Quiet study spaces for individual work
- Graphing calculator checkouts - both daily and quarterly. See below for rental details
- Laptops for checkout use in the MLC
- Use of software like Matlab and Maple.
We foster a learning environment in which the tutors are peer mentors rather than instructional replacements. What we mean by this is that the tutors provide support for students as they work through math problems rather than replacing instructional material. Tutoring is successful when specific concepts are addressed and built upon.
At the MLC, expect the tutor to ask you questions about the material and feel free to bring specific questions to your tutoring session. We also want you to succeed and for us to be able to assist you to the best of our ability, we ask that you bring: an idea of what concept you need help with as well as any notes or course materials that we can refer during the tutoring session.
In general, the MLC has partnered with SFCC’s etutoring to offer Math tutoring. Please see the following link for eTutoring availability: E-Tutoring (Online) (spokane.edu)
In Winter 2022, the MLC will be piloting a math online tutoring coordinated through our Program Assistant. Please utilize this link to book an eTutoring with a SFCC math tutor
You can check out a calculator from the Math Learning Center for $15! We have TI-83s, TI-84s, TI-89s, as well as TI-Nspire CX CAS' available for quarterly checkout. Please speak to someone in the Math Learning Center for details.
Math instructors may have students test in the MLC. We provide a separate quiet area for students to test. Please remember to use the restroom prior to testing, and to bring your photo ID.
Click here to schedule a test (if required by your math instructor)
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Requirements:
- 3.5 or higher in Math 141 or higher or math 107
- A recommendation from one of your math instructors
- Become a tutor