Structured Learning
Assistance (SLA)
[Tutor Name]
[Instructor Name]
Crafton Hills College Tutoring Center
Introduction
 Hello, my name is [fill in your name].
 My email address:
[Introduce yourself. This is a good time to share your
personal stores if you took SLA or if you have done
this before. If not, that is fine.]
What is SLA?
 SLA will be a vital component of your Math 952 [and
Math 943, where applicable] class.
 We will meet on [fill in days/times per week].
 We will reinforce what you are learning in Math 952
using:
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PowerPoint presentations
Study skills
Review
Worksheets
Group work
Past SLA Students Said…
 Attending SLA sessions helped them improve their
grade by as much as one letter!
 Example- from a “B” to an “A”
 They will continue to use the study skills they learned
in the SLA in all of their future classes, not only Math
classes!
 They would recommend that their friends take an SLA
course.
(This information was obtained through surveys
distributed to SLA students throughout previous
semesters)
SLA Breakdown
 You will receive ____ points for attendance.
 You will receive ____ points for participation.
 This is a total of ____ points per SLA session.
SLA Attendance Policy
Structured Learning Assistance (SLA) is a vital component of
Math 952 and its related courses. Attendance to the SLA
session is mandatory for all students throughout the duration
of the term. Students must attend each SLA session and
participate in the activities organized by the instructor and
the SLA tutor. Surveys of former SLA students found that the
SLA sessions provided students with confidence in
mathematics and study skills that may be implemented in
future classes. Students who do not regularly attend and
participate in the SLA session may not pass this portion of the
course. Punctuality may be a factor that affects both
attendance and SLA participation. The SLA session will
represent
(% or points) of/towards your grade.
Attendance
 I will take attendance by [fill in your attendance
method- sign-in sheet, role call, etc.].
 If you are not comfortable responding to attendance
aloud, please do not hesitate to contact me after class.
 If you have a preferred name I should use, let me
know (after class is fine).
 If you have a preferred pronoun I should use, let me
know (after class is fine).
 Please talk to me after class if you arrive late.
Your Responsibilities
 Attend all SLA sessions.
 Be on time.
 Bring your book to class.
 Participate.
 Ask questions.
 Work with your peers.
My Responsibilities
 Attend all SLA sessions.
 Be on time.
 Answer your questions.
 Act as a teammate with you and your instructor.
 Encourage you to do your best.
 Give you the tools you need to be successful in all of
your Math classes, including Math 952.
I will not…
 Do your work for you.
 Answer all of your homework/worksheet questions
at once.
 Instead, we can look at one problem at a time.
 I want to help you become independent.
 Oppose the instructor- we are a team.
SLA
This is going to be a great
semester!