Math- & science-based learning support

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Self assessment for MATH courses

MATH 203, 204, 205, 206, 208 and 209

Have you been exempted from taking a prerequisite MATH course and qualified to take the next level course? To make sure your problem-solving knowledge is strong enough, take the self-assessment for the course you have been exempted from. 

Download the self-assessment test for the course you were exempted from. Each test takes roughly 60 to 90 minutes to complete.

We encourage you to test your knowledge without your notes or books in order to best assess your knowledge level.

Please note that taking these assessments does not affect the admission decision on your course exemptions. The result of the self-assessment are for you only. No one will be able to access your results and you have the right to keep it confidential.

Compare your results to the scale below. Note that the scale offers a general guideline of your knowledge level: 

• 80% to 100%: You are in a good position to carry on with your course selection. You can book an appointment with a Math Tutor if you wish to polish your knowledge.
• 70% to 80%: Brush up on certain topics from this course before tackling the next one. You can get help from a Math Tutor.  
• 50% to 70%: We encourage you to book an appointment with a Math Tutor in addition to attending the workshop on Study Strategies for Math-Based Courses.
• 50% or less: We strongly suggest that you meet with an academic advisor to discuss a preparation plan for your courses. Book an appointment with a Math Tutor to prepare for your current courses.  

One-on-one tutoring in math, engineering, accounting, statistics & finance

Beginning September 16, 2024.

Improve your understanding of course material and get help with practicing problems for:

• MATH 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 208, 209;
• ENGR 213, 233;
• COMM 214, 215, 217, 305, 308, 309;
• ACCO 230, 240;
• PSYC 315.

All tutoring sessions take place in H-759 or online. 

To book a free, one-hour tutoring session:

• Visit the Student Success Centre's online portal
• Click on Student Learning Services > Peer Tutor Appointments > Peer Tutor Math Appointments

Check back often in case more time slots open up! Note that you can book your next appointment as soon as you finish your appointment, even in the same week, as long as there are availabilities. 

Drop-in Science tutoring at Loyola

Get ahead with free tutoring! Drop in to AD-103 with your questions for our experienced tutor.

*Please note there will be no tutoring available suring Reading Week

• CHEM 205: Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., beginning September 12th.
• PHYS 204: Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., beginning September 12th.

Exam preps in math, accounting, statistics & finance

Note: Exam preps are offered for fall and winter courses.

The schedule will be posted shortly before the final exam period begins.

Get help from experienced student tutors to prepare for your final exam in any of the following courses:

• MATH 200, 201, 203, 204, 205, 206, 208, 209
• COMM 214, 215, 217, 305, 308, 309
  
• ACCO 230, 240

In these sessions you will:

• review important topics from the course
• get tips on how to ace the final exam
• learn strategies for different types of questions

To get the most out of these sessions, please carefully read the instructions and solve the sample practice problems provided on the registration page.

To check the exam review schedule and register for one:

• Visit the Student Success Centre's online portal
• Using the left-hand menu, click Student Learning Services > Course Specific Groups and then locate the event on the calendar.
• Please note: you will not be able to see all events unless you navigate to the calendar view using the instructions above.

Facilitated ECON and COMM study groups

• Available for ECON 201, 203, and COMM 221
  
• Review course material and difficult concepts
• Get guidance from an experienced leader
• Work in groups to solve practice problem
• Practice solving problems with others
• Multiple session offered each week—attend as often as you like
• There will be no sessions offered during the mid-term break
• ECON 221 and 222 is less structured, and the Leader will act as a support for students in their studying
  

Study groups will run in the fall term from September 16 until December 02, 2024. There are no sessions when the university is closed. 

Mock exams and review sessions for ECON

Mock exam: Students spend 90-120 minutes individually working through a custom mock exam. After a small break, a study group leader will explain the answers in detail. Mock exams are helpful as practice for course content, but should not be seen as an exact replication of the final exam experience. 

Review session: Students will be guided by a study group leader through the most important material from the whole course. There will be a break and time for students to ask questions.

Both mock exams and review sessions usually last five hours.

How to attend

Visit the Student Success Centre's portal and use the left-hand menu to navigate to "Student Learning Services" and "Course Specific Groups". Find the event you are interested in on the calendar and click on it for more information. Hit the "Register for this event" button to register. 

You can also register for a session by logging in to the Student Hub and going to My CU Account > My experiential learning & professional development > Register for SSC events & workshops. On the new page, click Student Learning Services > Course Specific Groups and then locate the event on the calendar.

If you are registered you will recieve an email shortly before the start of the event which will include the Zoom link as well as a link to the mock exam. 

Fall 2024 schedule

The schedule will be posted shortly before the final exam period begins.

All online sessions listed below will be recorded. The video will be placed within 24 hours of the end of session linked below, and on the Student Success Centre Moodle page.