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Hours & Location

The Math Lab is on the first floor, north wing of the TMCB, room 159. It can be reached from the northernmost doors of the building or by entering the east doors and going down the first hallway on the right. Call (801) 422-4695 for more info.

  

Spring 2012 Hours (MST)

Day

Time

Monday

10am - 5pm

Tuesday

12pm - 7pm

Wednesday

10am - 7pm
Thursday

10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday

10am - 1pm

Sunday

 Closed

            

 

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Independent Study

The Math Lab is the perfect place to get help on Independent Study courses in Math 97, 110, 112, 113, 119, 313, and 334.

 

The Math Lab provides many opportunities to get the help you need when you need it. A tutor is assigned to help with Independent Study questions every hour the Math Lab is open (see above for hours). There are several means to get in contact with one of these tutors.

 

By phone: You can reach the secretaries in the Math Lab at 801-422-4695. They will quickly get you in contact with the tutor on duty.

 

By email: You can reach us at mathlabhelpatgmail [dot] com.

 

Come in person: The Math Lab is located in the north wing of the TMCB, in room 159. Feel free to come in whenever you have a question. Just talk to one of the secretaries in the back corner.

 

Still not getting the help you need? We have an excellent group of tutors on our private tutor list.

 

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Employment

The BYU Math Lab employs over 50 skilled undergraduates as tutors in upper- and lower-division courses. Applicants should have completed Math 113 or the equivalent and be prepared to take a skills examination to qualify. Three letters of recommendation (at least one from a mathematics instructor) are also required. Job descriptions, an online and print application, and recommendations forms are below.

Secretary

If you are interested in working at the Math Lab as a secretary, please print and complete the following application. You will also need to submit 2 letters of recommendation (see link below). Applications and recommendations can be turned in to 159 TMCB, emailed to grannyjaxatmath [dot] byu [dot] edu, or faxed to 422-0506.

Secretary Employment Application

Secretary Letter of Recommendation

Math Lab Tutor

Requirements:

  1. Lower division tutors: Proficiency in algebra, trigonometry, and differential and integral calculus. This includes course material in Math 110, 111, 112, 113, 116, and 118.  Skills are assesed by two seperate exams proctored by the Math Lab secretaries.  The first test covers Algebra and Trigonometry.  The second test covers Calculus and Analysis.
  2. Upper division tutors: Proficiency in basic proofs, multivariate calculus, linear algebra, and ordinary differential equations. This includes material from Math 290, 313, 314, and 334.  Skills are assesed by both lower division exams (described above) and an upper division exam proctored by the Math Lab secretaries.
  3. Ability to thoroughly explain both familiar and new or difficult concepts to students in understandable ways. (No "it is intuitively obvious" or "by inspection".)
  4. Flexible schedule, preferably with availability in peak hour in afternoon and evening shifts.
  5. Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a previous mathematics instructor.

 

Review sheets for the application exams can be found here:

 

Lower Division

Upper Division

 

The tests may be taken anytime during normal Math Lab hours.  Allow about two hours for each exam.

 

Responsibilities:

  1. Assist students in the Math Lab in understanding mathematics by answering questions and explaining concepts.
  2. Attend weekly training meetings to maintain teaching and concept-based skills.
  3. Represent the Math Lab in a manner consistent with the Goals of a BYU Education and the BYU Honor Code.
  4. Teach Math Lab-hosted review sessions for selected 100- or 300-level classes.

 

For questions regarding employment, please contact:

 

Jackie Robertson
162 TMCB
422-4696

grannyjaxatmath [dot] byu [dot] edu

 

or

 

Math Lab Office
159A TMCB
422-4697

 

Online Application

 

Name:
BYU ID Number:
Permanent Address:
Local Address:
Current Telephone:
E-mail:
Student Year:
Major(s):
Minor(s):
Overall GPA:
Previous relevant teaching or tutorial experience:
Previous math courses taken: (list course, grade, and instructor)
Math courses you plan to take this year:
Names and addresses of those submitting letters of recommendation: 1.
2.
3.

 

Please print three Letters of Recommendation and ask your recommenders to email them to grannyjaxatmath [dot] byu [dot] edu or fax to 422-0506.

 

You will see a confirmation page if your application processed correctly. If an error appears please contact an administrator at:

 

Math Lab Office
159A TMCB
422-4697

 

 

Print Application

Download print application here and bring to Math Lab Office, 159A TMCB or fax to 422-0506.

 

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Review Sessions 

 

Math 110 Test Reviews:

 

Sections 1-7

 

Date: Thursday, May 10

Time: 2:00 - 4:00PM

Location: TMCB 1170

Lab Tutor: Taylor

***The review will cover a practice test, which can be found at: https://math.byu.edu/wright/Math%20110/Exams/ExamsWinter2012/Exam%202.pdf.  

Note: you want to copy and paste the link into your address bar. If you click on it, it may take you to the wrong page.

 

Math 111 Test Reviews:

 

Math 112 Test Reviews:

 

Sections 1-3

 

Date: Friday, May 18

Time: 2:00 - 4:00PM

Location: TMCB 1170

Lab Tutor: Logan

 

This review will cover a practice test which can be found at: http://math.byu.edu/home/sites/default/files/u107/math_112_test_2_winter_2011.pdf.  

Note: Make sure to copy and paste the link into your address batr. If you just click on it, it may bring up the wrong page.

 

Math 113 Test Reviews:

 

Sections 1-3

 

Date: Thursday, May 10

Time: 7:00 - 9:00PM

Location: TMCB 1170

Lab Tutor: David

***The review will cover specific problems from the Fall 2010 exams 1 and 2, found at the following website: https://math.byu.edu/~wright/Math113/Math113.html.

Note: you want to copy and paste the link into your address bar. If you click on it, it may take you to the wrong page.


Math 116 Test Reviews: 

 

Math 118 Test Reviews:

 

Math 313 Test Reviews:

 

Math 314 Test Reviews:

 

Math 334 Test Reviews:

 

 

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Handouts & Practice Exams

The Math Lab provides the following handout for your convenience:

 

Math 113

       Series Tests

 

Math 111

       Exam 3 Practice Problems

       Exam 3 Formula Sheet

       Trigonometry Final Exam Review

 

Math 116

       Algebra Review (good for anyone)

       Calculus Review    

 

Math 112 Practice Exams

Winter 2011

Exam 1

Exam 2

Exam 3

 

Math 118 Practice Exams

Exam 1 Review

 

Math 119 Practice Exams 

       Practice Midterm 1 

       Practice Exam 2 (Fall 2010)

       Practice Exam 2 Answers (Fall 2010)

       Practice Exam 3

       Practice Exam 4

       Practice Final Exam (Winter 2009)

       

Also, here are some interesting math links if you are interested.

  • The Integrator -- will integrate almost any ugly integral.
  • -- has a lot of good information about a lot of different kinds of mathematics.

 

The Math Lab provides the following material for the Algebra Review Sessions:

 

 

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Upper Division Review Materials

Math 313

Practice Sheet

Homework Sampler

Crash Course in Proofs

Math 314

Practice Sheet

Homework Sampler

Math 334

Homework Sampler

334 Review Sheet

Fourier Series

Heat Conduction - sample problems

 

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Private Tutor List

The Math Lab provides a current list of individuals who are willing to tutor students in math. Rates and availability vary among tutors.

 

Private Tutor List

 

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