QCC Math Center • Summer 2014 Information
206 Harrington Learning Center (HLC) • 508-854-7487 • http://www.qcc.edu/services/math-center
The QCC Tutoring Centers, located on the second floor of the Harrington Learning Center (HLC), provide
a welcoming and supportive environment with free tutoring and academic resources for currently
enrolled QCC students. The goal of the Centers is to help students improve their course content
knowledge and study skills by providing tutoring as a supplement to course instruction.
Mathematics Tutoring at QCC:
Tutoring for students taking QCC math and related courses will be available when classes are in session.
Tutors can assist students with homework problems from our textbooks and MyMathLab and with other
course assignments with printed answers. Math Center facilities and resources will be available Monday
through Friday when the Harrington Learning Center (HLC) is open during the summer.
Summer Session Hours
Summer Session Dates
Monday – Thursday
8 am – 9 pm
Friday
8 am – 12 noon
Summer Session I
May 19 – June 26
Summer Session II
July 7 – August 12
Math tutoring at QCC in Southbridge during summer session I will be on Tuesday from 2:00 – 6:00 pm in
the third floor computer lab.
Free online tutoring is available for students through Smarthinking: http://services.smarthinking.com
your user name is QCC with your student ID number, for example QCC12345, and your password is the
last four digits of your social security number.
Placement Test Resources:
Placement test resources available in the Math Center include three self-study booklets for MAT 090 (to
place into MAT 095), MAT 095 (to place into MAT 099) and MAT 099 (to place into MAT 100). Each
booklet includes a brief explanation and practice problems with solutions for each topic. There are also
handouts on math vocabulary, and the QCC Math Department YouTube channel, which is an excellent
resource if you have math content questions for the placement test and for courses from Basic
Mathematics Skills through Calculus I. Go to: http://www.youtube.com/user/QCCmath click on the
course, look for the topic and watch informative videos by QCC faculty. Additional practice placement
test material and resources can be found at: http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students
Math Boot Camp is a free workshop offered by the QCC Math Department and designed for students
who have tested into MAT 090/MAT 095 or those who will be taking the math placement test for the
first time. Go to The Q to register for a summer Math Boot Camp:
http://www2.qcc.mass.edu/pub/mathBootCamp/frm.asp
MyMathTest Access Kit is available in the QCC Bookstore for $13.35. It provides a 16 week subscription
to online practice tests, step-by-step tutorials and videos.
Other Links:
Academic Advising
For questions about QCC courses and taking the placement test contact Academic Advising:
http://www.qcc.edu/services/academic-advising
Blackboard Learn
Here's a How-to file to help answer students' Blackboard questions.
MyMathLab Help
http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/mymathlab/students/support/index.html
TEAS Test
For information and preparation for the TEAS test contact the QCC Training & Education Center:
http://www.qcc.edu/training-education-center/test-essential-academic-skills-teas