Math 110
Math for Automotive Technicians
Resources for Help
There are many resources available at South Seattle Community College to assist you when you need help with your mathematics. Here are some of those resources, not listed in any particular order. Pick the resource(s) that you feel will be of greatest help to you. Remember, your instructor is your ally and available to assist you.
Your Instructor
Your instructor wants you to succeed as much as you want to succeed! Contact him/her when you are stuck or have a question. also, you can get help during the scheduled test-taking time and days.
The MAST (RSB 18)
The MAST is the Math And Science Tutor center
located in the Robert Smith Building, room 18. This is a drop-in center for tutoring in
math and science. The daytime hours (M -F from 9am - 2pm) conflict with many
Automotive classes. However, the evening and weekend hours are convenient
for your program. Use this free tutoring service! The evening/weekend
hours are: M - Th from 6pm - 8:30pm and Saturday from 10am - 2 pm. Computers
are available in the MAST--don't forget to bring your Academic Systems CD's if you want to use the computers.
The CLIC (RSB-066)
The CLIC is the Collaborative Learning and Instruction Center located in the Robert Smith Building, Room 66. CLIC supports low income or first-generation college students in whatever kind of help is needed. CLIC is open from 10am - 3 pm every day.
The Tutor Center (RSB 12)
The Tutor Center (located in the Robert Smith Building, Room 12) is a source for tutoring
by appointment with a specific tutor. The Tutor Center is for math students
who are unable to receive enough individual attention from the MAST. A student
may be having great difficulties, for example, due to a poor math background,
very low self-confidence in math, or a learning or physical disability in
mathematics or even due to time conflicts. Roxanne Tillman is the Director
of the Tutor Center and will arrange for individual tutoring if your math
instructor or if your instructor feels you need the extra assistance beyond
what MAST provides.
Your Classmates
One excellent source of learning is a study group of two or three of your classmates. This gives you the opportunity to work with your colleagues outside of the kitchen. One of the best advantages to working on mathematics with others is the practice you get by "talking" mathematics. Learning is not a quiet activity. Discussing a topic, practicing ("doing") and thinking about that topic will help anchor your learning on that subject - in any field of interest! Most people find learning mathematics in a social situation is much easier and more fun than learning alone in a corner.
Other sources for help?
Many of you may have family members or friends who are natural teachers, comfortable with math and willing to help you through your mathematical difficulties. Be sure to pick someone who is patient and helpful. Do NOT ask someone to help you if you become tense or frustrated around that person or if that person is not patient, kind, and understanding.
Be good to yourself and ask for help from the above SSCC sources or from your favorite family tutor or helpful friend.