| Frequently Asked Questions |
| What is the Mathematics Achievement Center? |
The
Mathematics Achievement Center (MAC) is a free math tutoring service
offered by the the Mathematics Department. The Director of the MAC is
Mrs. Kathleen Dale. Mrs. Dale coordinates the student tutors,
all of whom are selected for their math ability by the Mathematics
Department faculty. All of the student tutors are also
certified. Math faculty will also be staffing the MAC. You
can contact Mrs. Dale at dalek@easternct.edu or 465-4589.
| Where is the Mathematics Achievement Center and how
do I contact them? |
The MAC is located
on
the first floor of the J. E. Smith Library, Room 107. The MAC phone
numbers are (860) 465-0383.
| What services are offered in the Mathematics Achievement
Center? |
The MAC is equipped
with textbooks and software accommodating all courses for which the
center will service.
MyLab/Mastering (formerly MyMathLab/CourseCompass)
|
Maple
|
Geometer's Sketchpad
|
Minitab
|
SPSS
|
| The Mathematics courses serviced by the MAC are: |
MAT 098
|
Elementary Algebra
|
MAT 101
|
Intermediate Algebra
|
MAT101W
|
Intermediate Algebra with Workshop
|
MAT101P
|
Intermediate Algebra Plus
|
| MAT 120 |
Algebra Concepts in Context |
| MAT 130 |
Precalculus
Mathematics |
| MAT 135 |
Mathematics For Liberal Arts
|
MAT 139
|
Number Systems |
MAT 216
|
Statistical Data Analysis
|
MAT 230
|
Discrete Structures
|
| MAT 243 |
Calculus I with
Technology |
MAT 244
|
Calculus II with Technology
|
| MAT 300 |
Abstract Algebra |
| MAT 310 |
Applied Linear Algebra |
| MAT 315 |
Applied Probability and Statistics |
| MAT 340 |
Calculus III |
| MAT 350 |
Numerical Analysis |
| MAT 360 |
Topics in Math |
| MAT 372 |
Advanced Mathematics for High School
Teachers |
| MAT 375 |
Mathematical Astronomy and Astrophysics |
| MAT 380 |
Geometry |
| MAT 420 |
Real Analysis I |
| MAT 421 |
Real Analysis II |
| MAT 450 |
Complex Variables |
| What are the hours of the Mathematics Achievement Center? |
The MAC hours for
Spring 2012 are:
| Monday |
9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday |
9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday |
9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday |
9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday |
CLOSED |
| Sunday |
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Who must go to the Mathematics Achievement Center? |
All students
enrolled in MAT 098, MAT 101W and MAT 101P must go to the MAC. As
stated on your course syllabus, MAC participation will be counted as
10% of your final course grade.
For MAT 098 and MAT 101W Students:
Your grade will be based on the
percentage of the required 18 hours that you complete.
Note this is approximately one hour and thirty minutes per week, which
is less than half of the time a student should be studying for a 4
credit course. For example, if you complete 16 hours then your
MAC participation grade will be 16/18= 89%.
You are required to complete the first 9 hours by the close of the MAC on
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 and remaining 9 hours by the closed of the MAC
on Friday, May 4, 2012. Again, student hours will only be recorded
when the MAC is officially open!
For MAT 101P Students:
Your grade will be based on the
percentage of the required 27 hours that you complete.
Note this is approximately one hour and thirty minutes per week, which
is less than half of the time a student should be studying for a 4
credit course. For example, if you complete 22 hours then your
MAC participation grade will be 22/27= 81%.
You are required to complete the first 15 hours by the close of the MAC on
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 and remaining 12 hours by the closed of the MAC
on Friday, May 4, 2012. Again, student hours will only be recorded
when the MAC is officially open!
| Why should I go to the Mathematics Achievement Center? |
As part of the
Academic Services Center, the MAC
is here to make your Eastern educational experience as successful and
stress free as possible. While in the MAC, students may be engaged in
the following activities:
- Take assessment tests
- Work with the TI-83/84/89 calculator
- Work with one of the previously mentioned
software products on a computer
- Have a conference
- Homework
- Work through practice sheets for MAT 098, MAT
101, MAT 101W, or MAT 101P
- Review quizzes or test
- Study skills, work on time management and
lecture notes
- Tutoring
- Use of applicable textbooks
| What happens when I show up at the Mathematics Achievement
Center? |
First,
you need to bring
your
Eastern
ID because you will need to scan in and out of the
MAC. Secondly, you need to sign in and out on the login sheet in order
to receive credit for the time spent in the MAC. You will only receive credit for your time
when the MAC is open for business. You will
not be credited with any time if you show up before the
MAC is open.
| Do I need an appointment? |
Tutoring is
available
on a non-appointment basis.
| Does the Mathematics Achievement Center offer one-on-one
tutoring? |
The MAC does not
guarantee that you will receive one-on-one tutoring. The volume
of students in the MAC will determine whether tutoring occurs in small
groups or individually.
| Where should I go if I really need one-on-one tutoring? |
You
should make an appointment at Tutoring Services, also located in
Library Room 108. Please note that when you arrive for that
scheduled appointment, you will still need to scan in and out of the
MAC and sign in and out on the login sheet if you are enrolled in MAT
098, MAT 101W or MAT 101P.
| Who are the tutors, what are their schedules, and what
specific courses do they cover? |
Spring 2012
Information is below.
| Student Tutors |
Tutor's Schedule |
Math Courses Tutored |
Colton Alexander
|
| M: |
9:00 am - Noon |
| F: |
9:00 am - Noon |
| S: |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 120, 130, 135, 216, 230, 243, 244, 300, 310, 315, 340, 380, 420,421 |
Paula
Bailey
|
| T: |
Noon - 2:00 pm |
| W: |
9:00 am - 10:00 am |
| |
4:00 am -7:00 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 130, 135, 230, 243, 244, 340 |
Sara Bolduc
|
| M: |
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| R: |
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 130 |
Ricky Buckland
|
| M: |
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| T: |
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
| W: |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| F: |
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 130, 243, 244 |
Sarah
Chouinard
|
| M: |
5:00 pm -7:00 pm
|
| T: |
10:00 am -11:00 am |
| |
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
| W: |
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
| R: |
9:30 am - 11:00 am |
| |
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
| |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 130, 135, 243, 244 |
Jonathan Corbett
|
| T: |
9:00 am - 12:30 pm |
| W: |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 135 |
Taylor Driscoll
|
| M: |
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
| T: |
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
| R: |
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 130, 230,243, 244, 310, 340, 380 |
Thomas Leaver
|
| T: |
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| W: |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| F: |
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 130, 135, 243, 244 |
Kim Mines
 |
| T: |
11:00 am - Noon |
| R: |
11:00 am - Noon |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, |
Ricky Magner
|
| T: |
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| W: |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| S: |
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W,135, 243, 244 |
Brian
Murray
|
| M: |
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| T: |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| R: |
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 130, 135, 230, 243, 244, 300, 310,
340, 375, 380, 421, 450 |
Ashley Pine
 |
| M: |
Noon - 1:00 pm |
| |
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| W: |
Noon - 1:00 pm |
| R: |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
| F: |
Noon - 1:00 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 120, 130, 139,140, 230, 243 |
Jason Stigers
 |
| M: |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| T: |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| R: |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 135 |
Nick Vitterito
|
| M: |
11:00 am - Noon |
| W: |
10:00 am - Noon |
| |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
| F: |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 130, 135, 230, 243, 244, 300, 380 |
University Assistants
|
UA's
Schedule |
Math Courses Tutored |
| TBA |
|
TBA |
| Math Faculty |
Faculty's
Schedule |
Math Courses Tutored |
Mrs.
Dale
 |
| M: |
10:00
am - Noon |
| W: |
10:00
am - Noon |
| R: |
9:00
am - 10:00 am |
| |
11:00
am - Noon |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 135, 139, 216 |
Dr. Pete Johnson
 |
| T: |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| R: |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
|
098, 101, 101P, 101W, 130, 135, 139, 216, 230, 243, 244, 300, 310, 315, 340, 350, 360, 380 |
| Volunteers |
Volunteer's
Schedule |
Math Courses Tutored |
| TBA |
|
TBA |
| Is the Mathematics Achievement Center open during Make-up/Reading days and the week of final exams? |
Yes, the Mathematics Achievement Center is open during Make-up/Reading days and the week of final exams. See hours below.
Make-up/Reading Days |
TBA |
TBA |
Sunday |
TBA |
TBA |
Week of Final Exams |
TBA |
TBA |
| What if I have some feedback to give about the new
Mathematics Achievement Center? |
We
welcome your input. Please contact the Department
Chairperson. Please indicate that you are providing feedback
about the MAC. |
