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Self assessment for MATH courses

MATH 203, 204, 205, 206, 208 and 209

Have you been exempted from taking a prerequisite MATH course and qualified to take the next level course? To make sure your problem-solving knowledge is strong enough, take the self-assessment for the course you have been exempted from. 

Download the self-assessment test for the course you were exempted from. Each test takes roughly 60 to 90 minutes to complete.

We encourage you to test your knowledge without your notes or books in order to best assess your knowledge level.

Please note that taking these assessments does not affect the admission decision on your course exemptions. The result of the self-assessment are for you only. No one will be able to access your results and you have the right to keep it confidential.

Compare your results to the scale below. Note that the scale offers a general guideline of your knowledge level: 

• 80% to 100%: You are in a good position to carry on with your course selection. You can book an appointment with a Math Tutor if you wish to polish your knowledge.
• 70% to 80%: Brush up on certain topics from this course before tackling the next one. You can get help from a Math Tutor.  
• 50% to 70%: We encourage you to book an appointment with a Math Tutor in addition to attending the workshop on Study Strategies for Math-Based Courses.
• 50% or less: We strongly suggest that you meet with an academic advisor to discuss a preparation plan for your courses. Book an appointment with a Math Tutor to prepare for your current courses.  

One-on-one tutoring in math, engineering, accounting, statistics & finance

Beginning January 20, 2025 and ending April 11, 2025.

Improve your understanding of course material and get help with practicing problems for:

• MATH 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 208, 209;
• ENGR 213, 233;
• COMM 214, 217, 305, 308, 309;
• ACCO 230, 240;
• PSYC 315.

All tutoring sessions take place in H-759 or online. 

To book a free, one-hour tutoring session:

• Visit the Student Success Centre's online portal
• Click on Student Learning Services > Peer Tutor Appointments > Peer Tutor Math Appointments

Check back often in case more time slots open up! Note that you can book your next appointment as soon as you finish your appointment, even in the same week, as long as there are availabilities. 

Drop-in Science tutoring at Loyola

Get ahead with free tutoring! Drop in to AD-103 or Online with your questions for our experienced tutor. Online session zoom links can be found on the SSC Moodle site.

*Please note there will be no tutoring available during Reading Week

• CHEM 205, beginning Jan 20, 2025: 
  • Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., in-person - AD-103
    
  • Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., online
• PHYS 204, beginning Jan 20, 2025:
  
  • Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., in-person - AD-103
  • Saturdays, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., online

Exam preps in math, accounting, statistics & finance

Exam preps are offered for fall and winter courses. The schedule is posted shortly before the final exam period begins.

Get help from experienced student tutors to prepare for your final exam in any of the following courses:

• MATH 200, 201, 203, 204, 205, 206, 208, 209
• COMM 214, 217, 305, 308, 309
  
• ACCO 230
• ENGR 213, 233

In these sessions you will:

• review important topics from the course
• get tips on how to ace the final exam
• learn strategies for different types of questions

You'll find a practice exam on the registration page. We recommend completing it on your own in advance, then attending the session to review your answers. Make sure to read all the instructions on the registration page.  

Facilitated ECON and COMM study groups

Study groups will run in the winter term until April 12, 2025. There are no sessions when the university is closed.

• Available for ECON 201, 203, 221, 222 and COMM 221
  
• Review course material and difficult concepts
• Get guidance from an experienced leader
• Work in groups to solve practice problem
• Practice solving problems with others
• Multiple session offered each week—attend as often as you like
• There will be no sessions offered during the mid-term break

ECON and COMM mock exams and review sessions

Prepare for your final exams with the Student Success Centre! Sessions offered slightly before or during the exam period.  

ECON 201, 203, 221, 222 and COMM 221

Details:

• Both mock exams and review sessions usually last five hours.
• Come to the session prepared with a pen, paper and a calculator.
• All online sessions will be recorded and posted on the Student Success Centre Moodle 48 hours after the session.

Mock exams

Test your knowledge by completing the mock exam on your own. Then, during the session, a study group leader will guide you step-by-step through the solutions.

Note: Mock exams are helpful for practice but will be different than the real final exam. 

To make the most of the mock exam:

• Review your course material in advance.
• Complete the mock exam without using notes or discussing answers with others.
• Attend the Mock Exam Review session or watch the recording aftrerwards.

Review sessions

You will be guided by a study group leader through the most important material from the whole course. There will be a break and time for you to ask questions.  

Registration

Registrations for Mock Exams and Review sessions will begin one to two weeks before the final exam period. At that time you will be able to find and and register for them on the Student Learning Services Events Calendar.