The Math & Stats Activity Centre (MAC) is located in room C209, on the second floor of the building that houses the Bookstore. The MAC is a place where students can gather to work on, discuss, and obtain assistance with problems in Mathematics and Statistics. There are books, computers, and other tools for exploration, including reference books and texts. Faculty Tutors and Peer Tutors are on hand to give tutorial assistance.
The MAC operates on a drop-in basis and is open to all Langara students but with first priority given to students actually enrolled in Langara Math or Stat courses. Shortly after the beginning of each semester, a schedule is posted on the door of C209, on bulletin boards near Math & Stats faculty offices, and in classrooms. When the MAC is open, students are welcome to work there and seek advice as needed. However, it is important to work quietly and to yield space if needed to students with specific questions for the tutor.
"Peer Tutors" are upper level students who are most likely to be helpful with lower level courses (Math 1100, 1101, 1150, 1152, 1170) and are not expected to help with courses above Math 1170. "Faculty Tutors" are current Langara instructors. Each instructor has certain areas of expertise -- check to see who is able to help with statistics or business math. On the MAC schedule, "M1100/1101 Testing" indicates times that are reserved for students in Math 1100 and Math 1101.
Getting help in the MAC does not mean getting your homework done by a tutor. When you meet with a tutor in the MAC, you should come prepared with your class notes. If you have missed a class, it is your responsibility to get the notes from a fellow student, and/or to meet with your instructor -- the MAC instructors cannot re-create a missed lecture for you. If you are having trouble with a particular problem, please bring along your unsuccessful attempts so the MAC tutor can help you to see where your difficulties are and can assist you to move towards a solution and towards a better understanding of the mathematical or statistical concepts involved.
MAC tutors and other resources are there to help students. Don't be afraid to use their services.
Please note that the MAC is closed during Spring Break.
Each term, the MAC is open from the beginning of the second week of classes until the end of classes. The current schedule is posted below:
Contact Information
The Math & Stats Activity Centre (MAC) is located in Room C209. The schedule changes each term. Please contact us for more information.
Math & Stats Activity Centre
Phone: 604-323-5583
Email: math.stat.info@langara.bc.ca
