Tutoring services cover course-specific material in interactive group sessions for many undergraduate core courses, with an emphasis on first-year and second-year classes in the schools of science and engineering.

Drop-in tutoring provides opportunities for undergraduates to review class material with graduate and undergraduate tutors proficient in the course topics.  The goal is to help students become independent learners by having tutors guide them through solving practice problems while demonstrating strategies for exploring a topic.  Their role is not to provide answers, but rather to help students understand questions and identify methods for solving them.

Drop-In Tutoring Schedule - 

During the fall, spring, and summer semesters Drop-in tutoring sessions are offered for selected courses in the schools of science and engineering.  During the summer semesters some courses may be scheduled on an Individual/Small Group basis. 

• If you need assistance with a 1000-level or 2000-level course that is NOT listed below - please contact Sharon McGrath at mcgras@rpi.edu - please note the course number and course title. 
• If you need assistance with a 4000-level course we will try our best to locate a tutor however, there is no guarantee that one will be found. In such cases we highly recommend that you seek additional assistance from your professor or TA. 
• IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A TUTOR PLEASE CONTACT Sharon McGrath as mcgras@rpi.edu 

 

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           PLEASE CHECK BACK DAILY FOR UPDATES AS SCHEDULE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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	SUN	MON	TUE	WED	THU
CHEM 2250 Organic Chem  4 pm - 6 pm	Sage 3303
CSCI 1100 Comp Sci I - 6 pm - 8 pm	ECAV Harkness
CSCI 1100 Comp Sci I  - 8 pm - 10 pm		LALLY 102	LALLY 102	ECAV Harkness and LALLY 102	LALLY 102
CSCI 1200 Data Struct. - 6 pm - 8 pm	ECAV Harkness
CSCI 1200 Data Struct. - 8 pm - 10 pm		LALLY 102	LALLY 102	ECAV Harkness and LALLY 102	LALLY 102
ENGR 1100 IEA - 6 pm - 8 pm	ECAV Harkness
ENGR 1100 IEA - 8 pm - 10 pm		ECAV Harkness and DCC 337	DCC 337	ECAV Harkness and DCC 337	DCC 337
ENGR 1200 CAD - 6 pm - 8 pm	ECAV Harkness
ENGR 1200 CAD - 8 pm - 10 pm		ECAV Harkness		ECAV Harkness
ENGR 2090 Engr. Dynamics - 8 pm - 10 pm		DCC 337			DCC 337
ENGR 2530 SOM - 6 pm - 8 pm	ECAV Harkness
ENGR 2530 SOM - 8 pm - 10 pm		DCC 337	DCC 337	ECAV Harkness and DCC 337
ENGR 2600 MAU - 6 pm - 8 pm	ECAV Harkness
ENGR 2600 MAU - 8 pm - 10 pm		ECAV Harkness and DCC 337	DCC 337	ECAV Harkness and DCC 337	DCC 337
MANE 2110 NUMPY- 8 pm - 10 pm				DCC 337	DCC 337
MANE 2710 Thermodynamics - 6 pm - 8 pm	ECAV Harkness
MANE 2710 Thermodynamics- 8 pm - 10 pm			DCC 337	DCC 337	DCC 337
MANE 2720 Fluid Mechanics- 8 pm - 10 pm		DCC 337	DCC 337
MATH 1010 Calc I - 6 pm - 8 pm	ECAV Harkness
MATH 1010 Calc I -  8 pm - 10 pm		ECAV Harkness and DCC 337	DCC 337	ECAV Harkness and DCC 337	DCC 337
MATH 1020 Calc II - 6 pm - 8 pm	ECAV Harkness
MATH 1020 Calc II - 8 pm - 10 pm		ECAV Harkness and DCC 337	DCC 337	ECAV Harkness and DCC 337	DCC 337
MATH 2010 Mulitvar. Calc. - 6 pm - 8 pm	ECAV Harkness
MATH 2010 Mulitvar. Calc. - 8 pm - 10 pm		ECAV Harkness and  DCC 337		ECAV Harkness and DCC 337	DCC 337
MATH 2400 Intro Diff Eq. 6 pm - 8 pm	ECAV Harkness
MATH 2400 Intro Diff Eq. - 8 pm - 10 pm		DCC 337	DCC 337	ECAV Harkness and DCC 337	DCC 337
PHYS 1100 Physics I - 6 pm - 8 pm	ECAV Harkness
PHYS 1100 Physics I - 8 pm - 10 pm		ECAV Harkness and DCC 337	DCC 337	ECAV Harkness and DCC 337	DCC 337
PHYS 1200 Physics II - 8 pm - 10 pm		ECAV Harkness and DCC 337	DCC 337	DECAV Harkness and CC 337	DCC 337

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INDIVIDUAL / SMALL GROUP TUTORING BY REQUEST -

Contact Sharon McGrath at mcgras@rpi.edu for REQUEST FORM

ASTR 2050 Intro Astronomy and Astrophysics

BIOL 1010 Biology

BIOL 2120 - Intro to Cell and Molecular Biology

BIOL 2500 - Genetics and Evolution

BIOL 4720 - Molecular Biology

BMED 2050 Programming for BME

BMED 2540 Biomechanics

CHEM 1100 Chem I

CHEM 2250 Organic Chem I

CHME 1100 Fund of Chemical Engineering

CHME 4010 TP I

CIVL 4010 Foundation Engineering

CSCI 2500 Comp. Org

CSCI 4210 Oper. Systems

ECON 1200 Intro Econ

ECON 2020 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory

ECSE 1010 Intro to ECSE

ENGR 1600 Matls Sci

ENGR 2050 Intro. to Engineering Design

ENGR 2350 LITEC

ENGR 4760  Engineering Economics

IHSS 1200 Intro Econ

ITWS 1100 Intro IT

MANE 4030 Elements of Mechanical Design

MANE 4050 Mod Con

MANE 4740 Thermal and Fluids Engineering

MANE 4800 Boundary Layers and Heat Transfer

MATH 4090 Foundation of Analysis

MATH 4600 Advanced Calc

MATH 4800 Numerical Comp

MATP 4400  Introduction to Data Mathematics

PHYS 2210 Quantum Physics I

PHYS 4330 Theoretical Mechanics

 

 

What is ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces)?  

ALEKS is an AI online program to help students prepare for Rensselaer’s Calculus 1. ALEKS develops an individualized program based the student’s math skills.  

The first step: Assessment

Students take the Initial Knowledge Check (IKC) of 25 questions that takes 60-90 minutes to complete. After the IKC, the students can view their strengths and weaknesses and begin to refresh their knowledge on forgotten topics, including trigonometry, linear functions, Vectors, Algebraic expressions, etc.

ALEKS Prep for Calculus at RPI:

• Is a pilot program for a selected number of entering first year students
• Has an Initial Knowledge Check
• Provides Individualized Prep and Learning Modules that are self-paced

To complete the program and be better prepared for the fall semester, we will ask a selected number of participants to be involved in SIX-week math preparatory learning modules from end of June through August. What you need to know:

• ALEKS Program will strengthen, and refresh knowledge needed for Fall
• At Rensselaer, students cannot use calculators in their math classes
• SIX weeks starts when the student hits “Select;”
• The student’s commitment would be 4-5 hours per week for six weeks
• Once the student starts the program, individualized work module and prompts will be given to help students through problems sets and encourage completion
• Participants who complete 80%+ of the program will be put into a lottery for a $400 gift card to the RPI bookstore
• ALAC and RPI’s Chatbot #Puckman will reach out to students periodically to encourage and troubleshoot any problems with the program

Due to the loss in math skills nationally over the pandemic years, Rensselaer has noticed an impact on our students’ knowledge level and recall of preparatory material for Calculus 1. Since math classes do not allow calculators, crib sheets or any other aids when taking a quiz or exams it is extremely important students can recall and use concepts from Pre-Calculus. Rensselaer wants to help students strengthen those skills by giving them an opportunity to practice and review topics. It is designed to help students regain that knowledge and succeed academically in the long run.

FAQ   

Who will be identified for ALEKS Prep for Calculus?

The Undergraduate Education Office will work with Admissions to select the students who would most benefit to participate in the program. 

How long it will take to complete the program?

The program will be active for 6 weeks, and for the best practice, you can expect 4-5 hours of commitment per week. We strongly encourage you to practice and complete tasks weekly to successfully complete the program.

How long do I have access to my Prep and Learning Module?

You will have 6 weeks of access to your Prep and Learning module. Access to the prep course will not begin until you select start on the top of your screen. DO NOT select into the Prep and Learning Module until you are ready to start working.  

When do I take the ALEKS PPL Assessment?

ALEKS will be open on June 26, 2023. Designated students will receive instructions on how to sign up and start the ALEKS PPL Assessment.

Is there a fee for using ALEKS PPL? It is FREE!

Do I need to install any software or plug-ins prior to taking the ALEKS Placement Assessment? No. There are no required plug-ins or applets required with your use of ALEKS. As long as you have access to the internet and are using an updated browser, you should not experience difficulties in accessing ALEKS.  For a list of preferred browsers, please review the ALEKS system requirements on their support site: http://www.aleks.com/support/system_requirements 

What are ALEKS Knowledge Checks? While working in a Prep and Learning Module, you will periodically complete a Knowledge Check to make sure you have mastered the topics you gained in Learning Mode. If you do not show mastery during the Knowledge Check, the topics will be added back into your Learning Pie so you can review them again.    

Technical Support 

What do I do if my web browser gets stuck or my computer crashes while I'm working in ALEKS? Simply close the browser, or log out and log back in. ALEKS will resume exactly where you left off, with no loss of your previous answers. 

Where can I get help with ALEKS? 

http://www.aleks.com/faqs/technical 

http://support.aleks.com/assess_placement