Mathematics Assistance Center

Visiting

• Don't wait!  Visit the MAC-LIBRARY OR MAC-TOWERS as soon as you need help.  There is no need to schedule an appointment.  All math tutoring is on a walk-in basis.
• When you arrive, sign in to the binder.  Please complete all information legibly.
• Prepare for tutoring sessions by attending class, reading the textbook, reviewing your class notes, attempting homework problems and writing down your questions before arriving.
• Bring your textbook, syllabus, notes, calculator and any attempted work with you.

Tutoring
The purpose of tutoring is to give you additional help and explanation for mathematical concepts being taught in your courses.  Tutors will not help you do entire homework sets assigned by your instructor, but they will give you help on a few select problems.

• You CAN expect tutors to:
• Work with you as soon as possible after you arrive.
• Answer questions and help clarify new information.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Work through example problems.
• You CANNOT expect tutors to:
• Do your homework assignment for you.
• Substitute as your instructor when you have missed class.
• Know all the answers to every question.
• Substitute for your own hard work.

You are welcome to come as many hours as you wish to receive help. Tutoring really does help! A student who attends the math center regularly has a 60% higher chance of receiving a grade C or better in their math course. Many students have found tutoring to be extremely beneficial and return for more help with other mathematics courses.

Tutoring services are available via the internet, telephone and email for students registered in Online/Off-Campus Programs courses only. 

Request tutoring
Tutoring is free and simple to obtain. If you are in an online/off-campus course, MAC 000 should appear in your course list on Blackboard. (If this does not appear, click here to request to be added). In the MAC 000 Blackboard shell is an announcement detailing all of the options for getting assistance. Please contact the MAC toll-free at 1-800-950-1144 x2290 if you have questions with the online registration form.

Tutors are essential to the success of the Mathematics Assistance Center. If you are interested in becoming a tutor, you should be able to:

• Answer a student's questions thoroughly
• Help clarify course material
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Work through example problems with students
• Attend tutor training sessions as necessary

Qualifications and requirements
To become a tutor at the Mathematics Assistance Center, you must meet the following requirements:

• Completed college mathematics courses through at least Calculus II
• Earned an A or A- in the majority of your math courses
• Maintained a cumulative GPA or 3.0 or higher

Application process
When positions are available, the director of the Mathematics Assistance Center will set up interviews with qualified applicants.

To have a completed application file, you must:

• Complete and submit the online application form here
• Submit an unofficial copy of your transcript to:

                   Department of Mathematics
                   Central Michigan University
                   ATTN: Reggie Becker
                   Pearce Hall 214
                   Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

• Print a copy of the Faculty Recommendation Form. Please have the faculty member send this directly to the address on the form.