Back 2 Basics Math Clinics

Join us to review and refresh your understanding of foundational mathematics topics.

We encourage you to use the worksheets and answer keys linked below to review foundational math topics and solve practice problems. Come join us to work through these topics in an interactive math clinic where you can ask questions, solve practice problems collaboratively with peers, and be supported by our professional staff.

Looking for more help? Join the Drop-in Help Sessions or book an Appointment for additional support reviewing foundational math concepts.

• Equations
  • Tuesday, Sept. 15, 9 to 11 a.m. in LH1018A
  • Equations are used often in mathematics. They are mathematical statements that two expressions are equal to each other. They model real life situations and relationships. In the clinic we will review how to solve various types of equations (quadratic, rational, systems of linear equations…) as well as inequalities. The techniques reviewed are commonly used and important to fully understand.

• Functions
  • Tuesday, Sept. 22, 9 to 11 a.m. in LH1018A
  • Functions describe specific relations between things and can be used to accurately describe and model lots of real-life scenarios and relationships. In the clinic we will refresh your understanding of: what a function is; standard functions, their characteristics and their graphs; and function transformations, composition, and inverses.

• Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
  • Tuesday, Sept. 29, 9 to 11 a.m. in LH1018A
  • One of the most famous examples of inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, can be used to model many real-life phenomena, such as population growth. In the clinic we will review the characteristics and graphs of exponential functions and logarithmic functions; refresh your memory on their properties; and solve a variety of practice problems involving them. These two function families are used extensively in many math courses so becoming comfortable with them is highly recommended.

• Trigonometric Functions
  • Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9 to 11a.m. in LH1018A 
  • In this clinic, we will refresh your trig knowledge by reviewing angle measure, the trigonometry of right-angled triangles, and trigonometric ratios. We will then review the characteristics and graphs of the sine, cosine, and tangent functions; explore transformations involving these functions; and solve practice problems. We will review trigonometric identities and laws and then solve equations involving trigonometric terms. Having a solid understanding of these functions will prepare you to solve more complex problems involving them in your mathematics course.