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Tutoring Resources

Math Resources

Across campus and across disciplines, there is a growing awareness of the vital role quantitative literacy plays in student success. The ability to reason with quantitative information is viewed as crucial to becoming a successful student and citizen. At the The University of Montana, we are committed to helping students succeed in math at every level. We offer free, drop-in math tutoring for any student taking developmental and 100-level math courses.

math@mansfield Tutoring Center

Students in developmental and non-calculus track mathematics courses (M065, M090, M095, M105, M115, M135 and M136)  receive assistance at the math@mansfield Tutoring Center site from tutors specifically trained in probability, statistics, introductory algebra and elementary education mathematics.  The math@mansfield Tutoring Center is located on the third (main) level of the Mansfield Library.

Hours:

Monday - Thursday  11am-3pm, 6:30pm-9pm

Sunday, 6:30pm-9pm 

The Math Learning Center

Students taking courses on the calculus track – M121, M122, M1521, M162, M171, and M172 - can find help at The Math Learning Center, located in the basement of the Math Building.

Hours:

Monday – Thursday  10am – 4pm

Both centers are equipped with a plentiful supply of what some tutors call “non-digital laptop communication devices” – which is high-tech language for a lap-size whiteboard with a marker attached.  In the past, even with encouragement from the tutors, most students were reluctant to get out of their chair to work at the big whiteboards on the walls. Now, with a scattering of personal whiteboards lying about, students can work out a problem where they are, and it’s easier for the tutor to add a bit of help or point out a misstep when needed.

STUDY JAM

STUDY JAM focuses on providing group study opportunities and tutoring for students in high enrollment courses, many of which require quantitative skills. The study tables operate two nights a week, Monday and Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm beginning Wednesday, September 5th in the UC Commons, offering support for students in the following courses:

Spanish (SPNS) 101, 201, 202
Accounting (ACTG) 201, 202, 203 
Economics (ECNS) 101, 201, 202
Business Finance (BFIN) 322
Business Management (BMGT) 322
Business Mgt Information Systems (BMIS) 270
Statistics (STAT) 216
Physics (PHSX) 205, 206, 207, 208
Chemistry (CHMY) 121, 123, 141, 143
Biology: BIOB 170, 260
Anatomy & Physiology (BIOH) 112, 365

 

The Writing Center

The Writing Center offers free, one-to-one tutoring and workshops to UM students seeking to become more effective writers.  The Writing Center will help students as they plan, execute, revise and edit pieces of writing for any course in any discipline.  Tutoring sessions are available by appointment in Liberal Arts 144 and on a drop-in basis in the Mansfield Library.  Faculty referrals are welcome.

By-appointment 30 minute tutoring is available at Liberal Arts 144:

Mon, Thurs, Fri          9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Tues & Wed              9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Mon - Thurs              5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Drop-in tutoring is available at the Mansfield Library:

Mon, Tues, Thurs      1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sun & Wed               6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Special 60 minute International Student tutoring is available at Liberal Arts 144:

Mon – Thurs            6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Online by-appointment tutoring is available to students enrolled in online courses.

To schedule an appointment, send an email to onlinetutoring@umontana.edu

How to contact The Writing Center:

•  To make an appointment, go to the web-based scheduler at: www.umt.edu/writingcenter

•  Contact: (406) 243-2266 / growl@mso.umt.edu

Tutoring for the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Assessment (UDWPA):

Tutors help students prepare for essay tests, including the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Assessment (known as the UDWPA).  All undergraduate students are required to pass the UDWPA as a General Education Requirement.  Students should meet this requirement by the time they have completed 70 college credits.  Please visit UM’s UDWPA website at www.umt.edu/udwpa for more information. 

UM’s UDWPA 2012-2013 Exam Dates:

September 15, 2012
October 20, 2012
Others to Be Announced

Missoula College Tutoring

Missoula College students are welcome and encouraged to use any tutoring service that is offered on the Mountain Campus. 

The Academic Support Center (ASC) on the Missoula College campus offers a variety of services to enhance students' academic success.  Students can receive tutoring in math, writing and numerous other areas.  Skills assessments, accommodated test services and make-up testing are also offered at the ASC.  Working with the Retention and Advising Coordinator, students can develop study skills, participate in academic coaching and other student support activities, as well as accomplish reinstatement plan activities. 

For information about these services, contact the ASC at 243-7826 or the Retention and Advising Coordinator at 243-7878, or visit the ASC web site athttp://www.cte.umt.edu/academics/academicsupport/.

The Office for Student Success
269 Lommasson Center
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812
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