Math Learning Center (MLC)
Students in the Math Learning Center. (View MLC photos.)
The Math Learning Center (MLC) on the Fremont campus provides tutoring and supplemental instruction programs for all of our math courses, ranging from Basic Mathematics to Calculus, Differential Equations and Linear Algebra. The MLC also provides limited peer and faculty tutoring for all of our physics and engineering courses - including the Trig-based and Calculus-based Physics - and in Engineering.
For Math tutoring on the Newark Center campus: see Newark Tutoring Center (Math, Chemistry, etc.).
Fremont MLC Hours
Location and Telephone
- Fremont campus: Math Learning Center, Hyman Hall, second floor, Room HH-218 and HH-219. Campus Map.
- Newark campus: Newark Tutoring Center, Room NC-2306. Campus Map.
Math Learning Center Programs
Drop-In Tutoring
The MLC provides drop-in tutoring for all Ohlone math courses. Just log in on the Timekeeper computer (it takes less than 30 seconds), get out your work, raise your hand and a tutor will come and help you. You do not need to sign-up in advance or make an appointment. Our tutors are a combination of Ohlone students, Ohlone math instructors, and classified staff.
- Fremont campus: Math Learning Center: Faculty & Staff Drop-In Tutoring Schedule - Fremont Campus Fall 2009 (PDF)
- Newark Center campus: see Newark Tutoring Center
Scheduled Individual and Group Tutoring
For more information contact:
DangTo Ta
Math Learning Center Assistant
(510) 659-6174
dangtota@ohlone.edu
Math Homework Club
Are you tired of being stuck and not getting enough help to finish your homework in time? Do you need extra help to understand the concepts and improve your math study skills do well in your math classes? Check out the new Math Homework Club in the Math Learning Center.
Math Homework club is for students enrolled in Basic Math and Algebra courses A dedicated Math Learning Center staff will be there to help the students at certain specific times of the day. Learn more about Homework Club Hours (PDF).
Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program
SI sessions are regularly scheduled, out of class study sessions in which students compare notes, discuss readings and concepts, work on handouts, review lecture materials, develop and develop learning and study skills and predict test items. Learn more about SI.
Tutor Training Program: CRLA Level I & II Certificate
- Learn methods to make your tutoring more effective!
- Have fun sharing ideas with other tutors!
Get College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) tutor certification which is accepted at hundreds of colleges to satisfy requirements for hiring or pay raises. Learn more about Tutor Training.
Math Learning Center Staff
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Dangto Ta
Math Learning Center Assistant
(510) 659-6174
dangto@ohlone.edu
Location: Hyman Hall, Room HH-215
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Wen Kuang
Computer Support Technician
wkuang@ohlone.edu
(510) 979-7993
Location: Hyman Hall, Room HH-212
For other learning centers and labs, see this list of all Learning Centers and Labs at Ohlone College.
Equipment in the Math Learning Center
Computers
25 personal computers are available for lab work and research. Our computers are loaded with math software such as Maple, Matlab and Mathematica. There are also tutorial programs for some math courses. Many courses have online learning resources and MLC staff can help you get started with these programs.
DVDs and Videos
Math related video lectures and tutorial materials are available to view in the Math Center.
Printers & Copiers
A $1.00 bill is required to initially purchase a print card; $0.50 (50¢) pays for the card, leaving $0.50 (50¢) print credit.
Students may add value to the print card with a bill; the print card machine does not accept coins or credit cards. The MLC does not have a cash register or change machine.
Printed pages or copies are $0.10 cents (10¢) per page.
Employment Opportunities
Students interested in applying for math student assistant positions, contact (Vacant position) at (510) 659-6174 for more information.
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