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Mathematics Support Center

Cornell University Mathematics Support Center

Worried about math? Whether you are studying for a prelim or brushing up on forgotten algebra, we can relieve your math anxiety. Don’t wait until the end of the semester to seek help!

Open for walk-in Weekdays ~10:00am - 4:30pm and Sunday Evenings 7:00-11:00pm

New: Evening hours 7:00-9:00pm on North Campus!

Tuesdays we will be in the Tatkon Center in Balch 3331
Wednesdays we will be in the red lounge in Court - Kay - Bauer, room 120. The main doors to Kay building will be left unlocked so students can get in.

Contact: Kay Wagner (acting director), 256 Malott Hall, (607) 255-4658

The MSC operates on the premise that you will learn mathematical concepts best by doing problems and practicing regularly. Study capsules and tutoring assist in refreshing your memory, filling gaps in your math background, reinforcing class work, helping on difficult topics, or reviewing for exams. MSC services are available weekdays and Sundays throughout the semester.

More... Close Free Tutoring: Experienced tutors are available for free individual and small-group tutoring. Walk-Ins are Welcome. For a priority tutoring appointment, sign up on the schedule posted outside 256 Malott Hall or call the Math Support Center, 255-4658.

Review sessions are held at the start of the semester for students wanting to review some pre-calculus topics.

Independent Study Capsules address topics from pre-calculus to calculus and allow students to work at their own pace. Most are now avsailable on line.

A small library of math texts helps students to broaden their understanding of mathematical concepts.

Our Survival Kit is filled with suggestions for succeeding in a Cornell math class.

Cornell University Department of Mathematics web links in:
Math Department > Support > MSC

Table of Contents
Mathematics Support Center Free tutoring Tutoring Schedule: Capsules: Library: Learning Strategies Center handouts:

Free tutoring

Experienced tutors are available at no charge for individual and small-group tutoring. We often work on a Walk-In basis. You can also make an appointment, sign up on the schedule posted outside 256 Malott Hall or call the Math Support Center. The Schedule resembles the image below:

Tutoring Schedule:

If you make an appointment, you have priority over anyone who did not.
It is your responsibility to let the tutor know when you arrive for your appointment.
You may have only one appointment pending. This assures that other students have a chance to sign up. Once your appointment is over, you may sign up for another.

Capsules:

Math Support Center Capsules: Free Independent Study Capsules for assorted topics students often find to be troublesome. Capsules range from a page or two in length to small booklets. Most are now available as $PDF$ .pdf files.

Library:

A small library of math texts helps students to broaden their understanding of mathematical concepts.
Our Survival Kit is filled with suggestions for succeeding in a Cornell math class.

Learning Strategies Center handouts:

Notes and Worksheets from the Learning Strategies Center Mathematics Branch support courses:
- MATH 1005, 1006, 1011, and 1012 which meet weekly to supplement lecture material, answer questions, and provide tips for effectively learning the material in MATH 1105, 1106, 1110, and 1120. Students who enroll in a support course receive one transcript credit (depending on college) and tutoring services. There are no exams or homework assignments. Students receive S/U grades determined by attendance only. Students who do not wish to enroll are invited to attend the classes but cannot utilize the tutoring services.