Math Learning Program

Individual Appointments:

Find out about the ABC's of Learning Math. This program leads the student through the Affective, Behavioral, and Cognitive (ABC) aspects of learning math. Students can ask for a diagnosis of their impediments in learning math using the ABC Learning Triangle by making an appointment with the Math Learning Specialist. Make an appointment with the Math Learning Specialist online.

Additional reasons for seeing the Math Learning Specialist:

• Math anxiety
• Math learning gaps
• Need for better math grades
• Difficulty in meeting math core requirements
• Discovery of math learning style

Courses:

EDCP 108M - Math Study Skills and Building Confidence (1 credit)

• Designed for students who are experiencing difficulty in learning math, or for students studying math education
  • Offered twice during the fall and spring semesters as a half-semester course
  • Designed as an independent study & hybrid course
  • Studies the Affective, Behavioral, and Cognitive Dimensions of Learning Math
  • Offers students instruction in study skills, time management, and the resources available for student success in math
  • Supported on the elms.umd.edu BlackBoard site

Workshops:

Monthly workshops are held in the Learning Assistance Service. These workshops are designed to assist students reaching their academic goals in their math based courses. Popular workshops include: preparing for the math placement test, math success at UM and conquering college math exams. The workshop schedule is posted on the Academic Success Series site. Individuals are encouraged to register prior to the workshop to ensure adequate space.

Are you organizing academic presentations for your group, or would you like to have a math learning workshop in your course? Request a program online and a workshop can be designed for the needs of your group.