Mathematics Tutoring Centre

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The Mathematics Tutoring Centre offers support virtually and in-person each term beginning the second week of classes until the exam period. 

With a team of undergraduate and graduate students, we focus on 'students helping students': a goal to help each other succeed in academia. We encourage all students to join us in this opportunity to provide extended learning!

The Tutoring Centre is a free service for Waterloo students and will provide help in the following courses:

  • MATH 127
  • MATH 128
  • MATH 135
  • MATH 136
  • MATH 137
  • MATH 138
  • MATH 235
  • MATH 237

In-person Tutoring

Students in need of in-person tutoring are now able to use the in-person tutoring Centre in MC 3022 on weekdays from 9am to 8pm (excluding public holidays) for the follow first year courses:

  • MATH 127
  • MATH 128
  • MATH 135
  • MATH 136
  • MATH 137
  • MATH 138

NEW for Winter 2023 and beyond! MC 2025 will be open on Monday through Thursday from 11am to 6pm (excluding public holidays) for in-person tutoring for the following 200 level courses:

  • MATH 235 

  • MATH 237 

Virtual Tutoring

The Tutoring Centre will be running online via Microsoft Teams to provide students with help to succeed in first- and second-year core mathematics courses.

The virtual tutoring centre will be available each weekday from 12pm to 7pm EDT (excluding public holidays).

How can I access the virtual tutoring centre?

  • Download Microsoft Teams or use the browser version of Teams.
  • Open and sign into Microsoft Teams using your Waterloo userID (for example, sgoose for Scholar the Goose).
  • Click on the icon Teams on the left-hand side of the navigation bar as indicated in the image below. This will bring you to a list of Teams you are a member of.

Screenshot of navigation bar in MS Teams

  • Click on Math Virtual Tutoring Centre to enter the centre. 

What you should see in MS Teams

  • Please always remember to check in at the Front Desk when you begin your visit to the tutoring centre.
  • Students should be auto-enrolled in the virtual tutoring centre. If you are registered for one of these courses listed above but were not auto-enrolled then please contact Jordan Hamilton. 

Quick tips to keep in mind before your visit

  • Don't expect tutors to show you complete solutions as they want to help you learn!
  • Once you have been given a hint, you should work on your problem alone until you either complete it or need further assistance.

Other tutoring resources

Students in need of private tutoring may want to check a list of tutors at Tutor Connect.