Mathematics Tutoring Center

About the MLRC

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Our Mission

It is our mission to provide learning assistance to Wayne State University students in order to help them learn how to succeed in mathematics courses, as well as in other courses that require an understanding of mathematical concepts.

Location

The MLRC is located on the first floor of the Faculty Administration Building (the building pictured to the right of this text) in Room #1198. The building's street address is 656 W. Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202 (click here for map). For driving and other information see below.

About Our Tutors

Our tutors are primarily undergraduate math majors who have demonstrated a high level of mathematical ability as well as a desire to help others be successful. Some graduate students are also on the staff each semester. The MLRC is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association and our tutors are trained and earn certification as Regular, Advanced or Master Tutors.

The MLRC Can Help Serious Students:

What the MLRC CAN’T DO:

How to Prepare for Tutoring

Try to solve some of the problems before you arrive Have some questions in mind when you arrive Work on problems while you are waiting for a tutor Work with other students in your course while you are waiting (see course level signs on tables) Give us feedback…we need to know what we are doing well and what needs to be improved (see suggestion box)

The MLRC Schedule

The MLRC is open from the first day of classes through the last scheduled Mathematics final exam, excluding Sundays and holidays (see below regarding Saturday hours). It is closed on university holidays and during semester breaks.

Fall and Winter Semesters

During the Fall and Winter, the MLRC is generally open from 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday.  The MLRC holds Saturday hours in State Hall (the room changes from semester to semester). 

Spring/Summer Semesters

During the Spring/Summer, the MLRC is generally open from 9 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday.  The MLRC is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. To check the current schedule, including the location for Saturday hours, 
click here.

Students with Special Needs

Special arrangements can be made for tutoring students with special needs. Please call the Tutoring Coordinator at (313) 577-2483 to make arrangements.

Other Services Available

Additional textbooks on all levels Video and audio tapes available for MAT 0993 and 0995 Old departmental final exams available for MAT 0993 – 2010 Software for pre-calculus, calculus and statistics Materials to help review for Proficiency and Placement exams Materials and assistance in areas math and test anxiety, math study skills, time management, etc.

Directions

The Faculty Administration Building (FAB) is located directly in front of the Helen Newberry Joy Building (the small building on Anthony Wayne Drive where Registration, Admissions, and Records is located) and across the street from Parking Structure #5 (also located on Anthony Wayne Drive).  If you have any questions on directions and the interactive map is not helpful, call the MLRC (313) 577-3195 or the Department of Mathematics Main Office (313) 577-2479 for directions.