Tutoring in Math and Science

Announcements

  • Applications for Peer Mentors and Tutors Now Available

    Interested in being a paid tutor for math and science? See: Apply to Be a Peer Mentor and Tutor.

  • No Tutoring Services 11/20-11/28

    Both in-person and virtual tutoring will be unavailable November 20-28. Tutoring will resume Monday, November 29.

  • Jensen SAS Center Physical Space Closure 11/23-11/26

    The Jensen SAS Center's physical location will be closed November 23-26. Staff will still be available via email on 11/23 and 11/24. Campus is closed 11/25 and 11/26. The center's physical location will reopen Monday, November 29.

  • SAS Center Tutoring (BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, MATH, GEOL classes)

    Tutoring from the SAS Peer Mentors is available starting Tuesday September 7, 2021. Tutoring is available both in-person and via Zoom.

    In-person in Hall of Science (HSCI) room 164:

    • Monday through Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm
    • To enter the SAS Center, you will need to show your green checkmark allowing you on campus for the day.
    • No eating or drinking in the SAS Center as you must remain masked at all times.
    • Room has a max capacity of 13 people in the SAS Center; please know that if we are full, you may be asked to come back when there is space available.

    Via Zoom: Tutoring Zoom Room - Meeting ID: 819 2434 5723

    • Monday through Thursday 2:00pm-8:00pm
    • Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
    • Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm

    View Schedule


  • Lindgren Math Tutoring (MATH, STAT classes)

    Tutoring from the Lindgren Math Tutoring Center is available starting Tuesday September 7, 2021. Tutoring is available via Zoom.

    Via Zoom: Tutoring Zoom Room - Meeting ID: 819 2434 5723

    • Monday through Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm
    • Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
    • Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm

    View Schedule

There are multiple centers on campus that tutor courses offered by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM):

Reasons for Receiving Tutoring

You can seek out tutoring for a variety of reasons:

  • review before a test
  • review exam results and missed homework problems
  • gain study skills and time management strategies
  • overcome struggling with a particular concept or problem
  • build your confidence in a subject matter
  • stay on top of your homework and study routine.

Types of Tutoring

Tutoring can take different forms:

  • coming to the tutoring center with a set of question you need assistance with
  • studying in the tutoring center and ask a tutor questions as they arise
  • "teaching" the tutor what you have learned and have them review your knowledge
  • having a tutor quiz you before test
  • visiting the center with a group of friends and inviting the tutor to help with any problem areas.
  • ask your academic advisor about individual tutoring if you would like an assigned Peer Mentor

Benefits of Tutoring

You can benefit from tutoring in a number of ways:

  • increase your confidence in a particular subject matter as well as in your academic skills
  • build connections with upperclass students and classmates
  • increase your opportunity for success in forthcoming courses
  • learn new study and problem-solving strategies.

Contact Jensen SAS Center

sascenter@csulb.edu