The Math Lab is a part of Mid Michigan Community College’s Academic Support Center, along with the Writing Center, the Reading Center, and Support Services. The Math Lab has three primary purposes:

  • Offer students taking any class at MMCC drop–in assistance with math questions.

  • Provide an alternative learning environment for students who want to take introductory mathematics courses (MAT 101, MAT 104, or MAT 105) at a slower pace with more hands-on help.

  • Allow higher level mathematics classes with traditionally low enrollment to be offered in an alternative environment.

Additional math assistance, such as tutoring and supplemental instruction, is available through Support Services.


Drop-In Assistance

In much the same way that the Writing Center allows student to “drop-in” and get assistance with any class writing assignment, the Math Lab provides drop-in assistance with math problems from any course.  

The Math Lab staff can give you one-on-one assistance, or work with a group of students from the same course, if desired. We expect you to have spent some time working on the problem before you come to the Math Lab- most students find they learn better when they try to solve something on their own first and then ask for assistance when they are “stuck”. Drop-in math assistance is available during normal Academic Support Center hours on both campuses.

Introductory Courses

The first three courses in the Math Department (MAT101, MAT 104, MAT 105) are all offered alternate versions through the Math Lab. While the content remains the same as it would be in a classroom, each course is divided into three separate one credit courses. We recommend students take just one of these courses per semester these courses are designed to take students through the material at a slower pace.

Currently you work as an individual. Your work is primarily done in the Math Lab. Each course involves homework assignments and tests. We have staff available to help when you need assistance with a problem or a concept. MMCC’s full-time mathematics faculty spend some time in the Math Lab as well to work with students. Video tapes, CD-ROMs, and computer-based training programs are also available to students who are interested. For more information on the specifics of these courses, please drop by the Math Lab on either campus, or click on a link to look at syllabi and homework assignment, (please note these documents are subject to change from semester to semester.)


 
MAT 101A,B,C Syllabus
MAT 101A Homework
MAT 101B Homework
MAT 101C Homework 		MAT 104A,B,C Syllabus 
 MAT 104A Homework
 MAT 104B Homework
 MAT 104C Homework		 MAT 105A,B,C Syllabus
 MAT 105A Homework
MAT 105B Homework
MAT 105C Homework


ASC writing assistance is designed to help students with their writing needs in any class. Whatever stage of the writing process a student may be at (ideas, drafts, finishing), he/she may set up an appointment or drop-in for consultation. To help us help you, please bring a copy of your assignment sheet and/or class syllabus with you when you come visit us for writing assistance.


 

 

Higher Level Courses

 Occasionally instead of canceling a course with low enrollment MMCC will offer the course through the Math Lab. The class meets at the scheduled time with an instructor, but they meet in a smaller room that is a part of the Academic Support Center. Classes offered in this format generally have a “blended “ delivery of material. Students attend a shorter lecture than usual. They spend time in groups working with and learning from each other, plus they take some evaluations in a computer-bases environment. Recently Calculus II (MAT 225), Calculus III (MAT 226), and Linear Algebra (MAT 230) have been taught using Academic Support Center facilities.   

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