Math Lab
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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.
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Spring/Summer 2013 Hours (MST) |
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Day |
Time |
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Monday |
10am-5pm |
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Tuesday |
12pm-7pm |
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Wednesday |
10am-7pm |
| Thursday |
10am-7pm |
| Friday | 10am-4pm |
| Saturday |
10am-1pm |
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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 mathlabhelp
math [dot] byu [dot] edu
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 grannyjaxmath [dot] byu [dot] edu, or faxed to 422-0506.
Secretary Employment Application
Secretary Letter of Recommendation
Math Lab Tutor
Requirements:
- 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 assessed by two separate exams proctored by the Math Lab secretaries. The first test covers Algebra and Trigonometry. The second test covers Calculus and Analysis.
- 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.
- Ability to thoroughly explain both familiar and new or difficult concepts to students in understandable ways. (No "it is intuitively obvious" or "by inspection".)
- Flexible schedule, preferably with availability in peak hour in afternoon and evening shifts.
- 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:
The tests may be taken anytime during normal Math Lab hours. Allow about two hours for each exam.
Responsibilities:
- Assist students in the Math Lab in understanding mathematics by answering questions and explaining concepts.
- Attend weekly training meetings to maintain teaching and concept-based skills.
- Represent the Math Lab in a manner consistent with the Goals of a BYU Education and the BYU Honor Code.
- 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
grannyjaxmath [dot] byu [dot] edu
or
Math Lab Office
159A TMCB
422-4697
Online Application
Please print three Letters of Recommendation and ask your recommenders to email them to grannyjaxmath [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 Reviews:
Covering: Fall 2012 Test 1
Math 112 Reviews:
Math 113 Reviews:
Math 118 Reviews:
Math 302 Reviews:
Math 303 Test Reviews:
Math 313 Reviews:
Math 314 Final Reviews:
Section 2:
Room: 116 TMCB
Math 334 Final Reviews:
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Handouts & Practice Exams
The Math Lab provides the following handout for your convenience:
- Trigonometry Review
- Derivatives and Integrals
- Factoring Trinomials
- Fundamental Graphs
- Maple - A quick Reference
- Summary of Convergence Tests for Series
- Crash Course in Proofs
Math 113
Math 111
Trigonometry Final Exam Review
Math 116
Algebra Review (good for anyone)
Math 112 Practice Exams
Winter 2011
Math 118 Practice Exams
Math 119 Practice Exams
Practice Exam 2 Answers (Fall 2010)
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
Math 314
Math 334
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.
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Help For Tutors
BYU Math Lab Tutor Help, is designed to give Math Lab Tutors a leg up on difficult subjects, but is free for all to use. Select the division of the Math Lab you are in from the Welcome page and your class should be there. Check back often as we continue to make it better and better!
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