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Tutoring


Need someone to review your paper for flow and citations? Submit your paper online and you can make an appointment to receive feedback.
Still need help? Submit a tutor request.
Interested in becoming a Peer Tutor?
Contact the SSS Academic Coordinator at (620) 820-1227 or in the Student Success Center, 107B.

Math Resources

Trouble with word problems?  Check out these videos.

A few quick tips. 

  1. Read the problem at least twice before starting it.
  2. When you are reading the problem the second time write down the key pieces of information.
  3. If possible, organize the information in a table – it may help you identify relationships.
  4. Build your equation and solve.
  5. Always check your answer against the original problem to see if it makes sense.  Also be sure that you fully answered the question.

Transitioning to word problems:





How to build functions for common word problems:




Analyzing the structure of functions:

  • – visual argument; – algebraic argument




How do you decide if your solution makes sense?

Still struggling? Request a tutor by filling out the or visiting the Student Success Center at wlÆåÅÆ Community College’s main campus.

 

  • SSC CONTACTS
  • Lauren Holmes

    Lauren Holmes

    SSS Academic Coordinator
    laurenh@labette.edu
    (620) 820-1227
    Student Success Center, 107B