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Mathematics Learning Center VS Traditional Lecture Class

Comparison	Mathematics Learning Center	Traditional Lecture Class
Course Content	Same content	Same content
Attendance	After the initial orientation lecture you may come in for help at any time the Math Learning Center is open Attendance Policy and MLC hours	You must attend traditional classes at specific times.
Lectures	Math Learning Center does not have lectures. Individual help is available.	Traditional classes provide lectures two or three times per week
Individual Help	The Math Learning Center does provide an opportunity to get individual help from the many Instructional Aides. You may ask as many questions as you need on a first come-first serve basis until you understand the material.	Professors who teach traditional lecture class generally are available for individual help during 3 office hours per week
Testing	In the Math Learning Center you are expected to take one test a week, usually on a single chapter. This lets you focus on a set of ideas before you go ahead. There is also a midterm and final.	In a Traditional class you will generally have tests about 4 times a semester. Each test will cover a large block of material. A single low grade will damage your average.
CD-ROM	Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry offer CD-ROM that come with the textbooks. Please bring a new CD-ROM to get the first CD-ROM.	Some traditional lecture classes offer supplemental videos in the Instructional Media Center. No home check out.

Last update: 08/08/08