Math- & science-based learning support

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. 

Take the self-assessment

Download the self-assessment test for the course you were exempted from. Each test takes roughly 60 to 90 minutes to complete. These self-assessments are designed to help you know where you stand. As such, 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.

For best results, we recommend you download the self-assessment test before completing it: 

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 & accounting

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

• MATH 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 208, 209;
• COMM 215, 217, 305, 308;
• ACCO 230, 240.

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

Appointments open at the beginning of the semester and will continue until the end of semester. We are closed on the weekends and holidays.

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. 

Math exam prep sessions

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 215, 217, 305, 308
• ACCO 230, 240

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

To get the most out of these sessions, please carefully read the instructions and solve the sample practice problems provided on the registration page.

To check the exam review schedule and register for one:

• Visit the Student Success Centre's online portal
• Using the left-hand menu, click Student Learning Services > Course Specific Groups and then locate the event on the calendar.
• Please note: you will not be able to see all events unless you navigate to the calendar view using the instructions above.

Facilitated ECON and COMM study groups

• 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
• Most Winter 2023 sessions will begin on January 23rd. More sessions to be added later.
  

Mock Exams and Review Sessions for ECON and COMM

For a Mock Exam Students spend 90-120 minutes individually working through a custom Mock Exam. After a small break, one of our Study Group Leaders will explain the answers to the Mock Exam in detail.

For a Review Session students will be guided by a Leader through the most important material from the whole course. A break will be given, and there will be some time for students to ask questions.

Both Mock Exams and Review Sessions usually last 5 hours.

How to attend

Following the link below, use the left-hand menu to navigate to "Student Learning Services" and "Course Specific Groups". Find the event you are interested in on the calendar and click on it for more information. Hit the "Register for this event" button to register. 

Register for an exam review session.

You can also book a session by logging in to the Student Hub and going to My CU Account > My experiential learning & professional development > Register for SSC events & workshops. On the new page, click Student Learning Services > Course Specific Groups and then locate the event on the calendar.

If you are registered you will recieve an email shortly before the start of the event which will include the Zoom Link as well as a link to the Mock Exam. 

Fall 2022 schedule

The Mock Exam and Review Session schedule will be posted shortly before the exam period begins.

Please note: the Mock Exam cannot fully recreate the experience or style of the Final Exam. The Mock Exams are helpful as practice for course content, but should not be seen as an exact replication of the Final Exam experience. 

All Mock Exam and Review Sessions listed below will be recorded. The video will be placed within 24 hours of the end of session linked below, and on the Student Success Centre moodle page.

Strategic Learning sessions

Check back for the updated winter 2023 schedule! 

CHEM 221, 222, CHEM 271, and BIO 364

• Active group study sessions for your own course section, led by a student who has already done well in the course
• Enhance your understanding of course material
• Get to know others in your program
• Students who attend consistently score higher final grades than those who do not attend
• Concordia’s SL program is modelled on the internationally known Supplement Instruction (SI) approach.