More Help with Math, Stats, & Problem Solving

Math & Stats Help Lab

Individual Assistance

Group Assistance for MATH 1080 and STAT 2040

Problem-Solving Exams

The Tutor Connection

Math & Stats Help Lab
The Math & Stats department operates a drop-in learning centre where you’ll find a team of tutors that can help you understand and solve course-work problems. Tutors are specialized in either mathematics or statistics.
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Individual Assistance
In addition to one-on-one assistance from your course instructor or TA, Learning Services' staff and Peer Helpers provide free individual help with a range of learning topics, including time management, problem solving, preparing for exams, and analyzing exam errors.  Learning Peers are academically strong senior students who've received special training in effective learning strategies.  We have Peers from a range of disciplines, so there's a good chance you can meet with someone in your program to discuss effective approaches to learning in your courses.  It's also a good idea to meet with a Peer Helper to help you decide if you need to hire a tutor.
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Group Assistance for MATH 1080 and STAT 2040
The Supported Learning Groups (SLG) Program offers students in MATH 1080 and STAT 2040 an opportunity to work with classmates to discuss course concepts, practise using new vocabulary and skills, and test yourself before your instructor does.  Sessions are led by trained Peer Helpers who have recently taken the course and done very well. They attend lectures with you and come to sessions with lots of great study material, advice, and insight. SLG sessions are open to anyone registered in the course and you can come as often as you like.
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Problem-Solving Exams
This brief article from the Learning Commons' Fastfacts series discusses study strategies and ways to approach writing exams that include problem solving.
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The Tutor Connection
The Tutor Connection is an online registration site which links University of Guelph students wanting additional academic support in a specific subject with University of Guelph students wanting to tutor.  Tutors are not trained or supervised by the University and charge a fee.  The Tutor Connection is run by Peer Helpers at the Information Desk in the UC.
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