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Students can obtain assistance understanding concepts from a variety of quantitative-based and problem-solving subject areas – mathematical fundamentals, algebra, calculus, proofs, linear algebra, financial math, probability and statistics, economics & accounting, computer coding, and chemistry.

Our drop-in sessions provide an informal peer-to-peer learning environment. No appointment is needed. 

The regular drop-in help session schedule for winter term is in effect from Monday Jan. 12 until Thurs. April 2, with additional sessions scheduled during the winter term exam period.

On this page: 

Waterloo

Get help with: 

  • general mathematics questions at an introductory level
  • any 100-level mathematics course, including SC101 and DATA100
  • selected 200-level mathematics and statistics courses: MA200, MA201, MA205, MA222, MA250, MA287, ST230, ST231, ST259/260
  • introductory applied statistics courses offered by any academic department: BU/EC255, EC245, EC285, PS295/296, GESC254/258, PO218, SY382, CC327, etc.
  • introductory economics and accounting concepts and methods for EC120, EC140 and BU127
  • coding support for CP103, CP104 and CP164
  • chemistry support for CH110/130, CH111/131, CH202/206, and CH203/205/207

 

Math and Statistics Drop-in Help 

Monday Jan. 12 to Thursday April 2:

  • On campus, room LH1018 Lazaridis Hall
    • Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Fridays - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Winter Exam Period:

  • On campus, room LH1018 Lazaridis Hall
    • Monday April 6 to Friday April 10 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
    • Mon. April 13, Tues. April 14, Wed. April 15 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day
    • Thursday April 16 - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Friday April 17 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Mon. April 20, Tues. April 21, Wed. April 22 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day

Accounting, Economics, and Coding Support Drop-in Help (BU127, EC120, EC140; CP103, CP104, CP164)

  • Many of our peer tutors providing math and statistics support are also able to assist with concepts covered by introductory accounting, economics and coding courses.  Check the peer tutor schedule posted on our sites in MyLearningSpace.

Chemistry Drop-in Help (CH110, CH111/CH131, CH202, CH203/CH205/CH207)

Monday Jan. 12 to Thursday April 2:

  • On campus, room BA104 Bricker Academic
    • Mondays, Tuesdays - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Wednesdays, Thursdays - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Winter Exam Period:

  • On campus, room BA104 Bricker Academic
    • Mon. April 6, Tues. April 7, Wed. April 8 - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day
    • Thurs. April 9 - 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Monday April 20 - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday April 21 - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Applied Statistics Drop-in Help (ST230/231, PS295/296, GESC254/258, PO217/218, SY382, CC327, etc.)

Tuesday Jan. 20 to Thursday April 2:

  • On campus, room BA104 Bricker Academic
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Winter Exam Period:

  • On campus, room BA104 Bricker Academic
    • Wed. April 8, Thurs. April 9, Fri. April 10 - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day
    • Mon. April 13, Tues. April 14 - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day

 

Brantford

Get help with: 

  • essential mathematics and algebraic skills from the secondary school math curriculum
  • quantitative concepts from other courses, including introductory probability and statistics (such as MB235, OL/HS/CC233, PS295/296, CC327, etc.)
  • coding support for CP104, CP164
  • Applied Health Studies courses, such as chemistry, forensics, genetics, anatomy, and physiology


Statistics Drop-in Help (PS296, CC327)

Wednesday Jan. 14 to Thursday April 2:

  • On campus, OM207-45 One Market
    • Thursdays - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Virtual
    • Wednesdays - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Winter Exam Period:  T. B. A.


Milton

Get help with: 

  • essential mathematics and algebraic skills from the secondary school math curriculum
  • any 100-level Mathematics course
  • introductory applied statistics courses: PS295/296, ST230
  • coding support for CP104, CP164

Our regular drop-in help session schedule for winter term begins on Monday Jan. 12.

Math & Computer Science Drop-in Help (MA102/MA103, MA129, CP104/CP164)

Tuesday Jan. 13 to Wednesday April 1:

  • On campus, room MAC-111
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (updated)
  • Virtual
    • Wednesdays - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Winter Exam Period:

  • Virtual
    • Tues. April 7, Wed. April 8 - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Thurs. April 9 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Tues. April 14 - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Wed. April 15 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Tues. April 21 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Statistics Drop-in Help (PS296)

Wednesday Jan. 14 to Wednesday April 1:

  • Virtual
    • Wednesdays - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Winter Exam Period: T. B. A.

BTM Support 

Monday Jan. 12 to Tuesday March 31:

  • General drop-in for help with any core course:
    • Virtual - Mondays - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • MA129 directed homework session:
    • Virtual - Tuesdays - 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Winter Exam Period: T. B. A.

Connecting Virtually

Refer to the our pages on MyLearningSpace for full details and peer tutor schedules:

  • Math & Stats Learning Support - Waterloo
  • Course Learning Support - Brantford
  • Course Learning Support - Milton

If you do not see the page in your list of courses: 

  1. Use the Advanced Search link. 
  2. Change the Semester option box to None. 
  3. Select the search/microscope icon. 

If you are still not seeing the page, you can self-register for it: 

  1. Go to the MyLearningSpace home page. 
  2. Select Self Registration. 
  3. Select the relevant "Math & Stats" or "Course Learning Support" course to enrol.