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Tutoring

About Tutoring at SCC

 

North Mankato

  • The Academic Support Center in B-128 and
  • The Math Center in E-127

Faribault

  • The Academic Support Center in B-151

Both locations are open during daytime school hours. (Please check the posted hours at both locations.)

 

 

 

  Academic areas that are tutored can be (but are not limited to):
  • Computers
    • Computer Basic, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access 
  • Keyboarding
  • College Readiness Courses
    • Basic Math, Reading, English & Writing
  • All Math courses
    • Basic Math, Essentials, College Algebra, Concepts in Math, Statistics, Pre-Calc, Trig, Calculus, Math for Technical Careers
  • Math applications in any course
  • Composition
  • Business English
  • Financial Accounting
  • Science Courses
    • Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry         

NOTE: Qualified peer tutors are often utilized throughout the year as supplements to the on-staff tutors. These are paid (modest stipend) positions. Student inquiries for these positions are always welcome. Please see Marilyn Weber in B-128 or Connie Oleson in E-127 for further information.

College Success techniques that are offered are:

  • Steps to Success in College
  • Effective Time Management
  • Reading to Understand and Remember
  • Understanding Your Learning Style
  • Note Taking Techniques
  • Test Taking Techniques
  • Dealing with Test Anxiety

  


Smarthinking
Smarthinking is online tutoring available during the afternoon and evening hours for various subjects including:
  • Math (Available 24/7)
    • Basic Math Skills, Algebra, Geometry, Trig, Calculus
  • Writing, Accounting, Statistics, General Chemistry, Physics, Bilingual Math, Economics, Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Introductory Finance, Spanish

All South Central College students receive 10 free hours of Smarthinking tutoring services.  Some textbooks are bundled with Smarthinking hours also.

There is a link to set up and access your Smarthinking account on your D2L homepage.  Click here to learn how to access Smarthinking. 

Click to learn more about Smarthinking and to see the Smarthinking Schedule.