Math Tutoring Lab
The Math Lab has different hours during FINALS WEEK.
View the finals week schedule here!
The Math Tutoring Lab offers free drop-in peer tutoring for HSU students enrolled in math and statistics courses.
Math Tutoring Lab is a place to study math, statistics, and other quantitative classes. Tutors are available for algebra, trig/pre-calc, calculus, intro stats classes, and a whole lot more. Students can come to study individually or in groups, and computers and collaboration stations are available for use. No appointment necessary.
Location: Campus Events Field Building 3 (CEF 3)
Hours
- Sunday: 4 pm - 8 pm
- Monday: 11 am - 8 pm
- Tuesday: 11 am - 8 pm
- Wednesday: 11 am - 8 pm
- Thursday: 11 am - 8 pm
- Friday: 12 pm - 4 pm
The Math Tutoring Lab schedule is subject to change periodically. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date schedule.
The lab is closed on campus holidays and during campus breaks.
Courses Tutored
- Algebra
- Beginning Statistics (during designated statistics tutoring hours, see detailed schedule)
- Pre-calculus/Trig
- Calculus I-III
- Some additional classes are also tutored. Check Math Lab Tutors by Subject for availability.
Find out who can tutor which subjects: Math Lab Tutors by Subject
How to Use the Math Tutoring Lab
- Bring your textbook and notes, laptop can also be helpful
- Sign in (including student ID #) & sign out
- Ask for help--raising your hand will let tutors know to come to you
- Feel welcome to do your homework in the Math Tutoring Lab
- Group up with others in your class to work together
- Bring your own calculators, pencils, etc.
Math Lab Tutor Role
The role of the tutors is not to give students the answers, but to teach students skills they can apply to their current assignment and future proficiency.
Tutors are Students Too
Even if they aren't experts in your subject, they will look at your problem and try to help you figure it out. We can't guarantee we can help with every problem, but we will try!
How to become a Math Lab Tutor
See the job description and instructions for applying on our Student Job Opportunities page.
Other Tutoring Options
- One-on-one or Small Group Tutoring is available through the General Tutoring Lab.
- Private Tutors -- In the Math Dept. Office, there is a list of people available as tutors. This is like a "bulletin board" type of list. That is, these are not people sponsored or recommended by the Math Dept.
- Office Hours -- If you have made a serious effort and still need help, visit your professor during office hours.
- Videos – Many texts have videos on reserve in the library.
- Textbook Websites – Many texts have "companion websites." Often these have review pages, tutorials, and practice tests.
- Other Websites – There are lots of great math tutorial websites such as www.hippocampus.org or www.khanacademy.org
- Workshops
Usage Policy
All registered HSU students enrolled in a math or statistics course can use the lab, although not all tutors can tutor all math courses. HSU students who are not currently enrolled in a math course but wish to strengthen math skills in a particular area can also get assistance. Abusive or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated in the Math Tutoring Lab.
