Name______________ANSWER KEY_____________________
Core Assessment 4
Tutorial and Learning Services Learning Outcome:
Students will locate and utilize academic tutorial and learning resource services.
Academic Tutorial In-Class Assignment: Access the online tutorial services provided and
complete the following tasks.
DUE: Class Session 8
1. Brainfuse (online - http://www.brainfuse.com/login/csl.asp?a_id=FD18B5D0) – Sponsored by
Braswell Library, LIVE online one-to-one tutors provide you with the help you need, when you
need it. Here you can connect with tutors in math, reading and writing, allowing for very focused
review. You can also see tutorials, take practice quizzes, study flash cards, or even create your
own flash cards in a very broad array of subject areas. While you don’t need to log in to access
live tutors, registering and creating your own username and password will
allow you access to enhanced tools and services.
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Access the Brainfuse website as directed by your instructor.
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Complete the list of items or buttons in the “Expert Help” section on the left hand side.
1. Live Help
2. Skills Building
3. Writing Lab__________________________________________
4. 24/7 Center__________________________________________
5. Language Lab__________________________________________
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Click on the “Writing Lab” button under the “Expert Help” section to see where you can
upload or submit a paper for review.
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If you need a live tutor for help in Spanish, which of the five “Expert Help” buttons should
you try? ______Language Lab___________________________.
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Complete the description of items or buttons in the “Study” section.
1. Test Center – Prepare for exams using our _____Practice_________ ____tests_______.
2. FlashBulb- Create and share _____flashcards__, _tests_, and ___games_______.
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Click on the FlashBulb button in the “Study” section.
1. Select “Miscellaneous” then “#1 ACA Chapter 3, Learning About Learning.” (You
may need to sort by document to have it appear near the top.)
2. Click the “Flash Card” Icon and review. How many terms are there? ____4_____.
3. Now try the “Matching” Icon and play. Record how long it took you to complete.
____________ (Timer is at the bottom of the matching list)
4. Now try “Bug Match” or “Hungry Bug”. What was your score?_____
5. FYI- You can create your own flash cards by clicking the create new link. You will
be asked to set-up an account with FlashBulb. Only minimal information is
requested. Consider using the same username and login as you did for Brainfuse.
Once the account is created look for the “Create new FlashBulb” under the
FlashBulbs tab.
Register as a new user by clicking the “sign up” button located on the right hand side of
the screen. You are only asked to provide a username and password. (Suggestion, use
your college email username and password.) It is easy and allows you access to more
services.
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2. SAS Curriculum Pathways and Writing Reviser (online - www.sascurriculumpathways.com) - SAS
Curriculum Pathways and WritingReviser is a free, self-help resource to assist students in five main
subject areas: English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Spanish. There are interactive tutorials
and resources for each subject. In addition, SAS Writing Reviser provides assistance with writing
assignments.
Username: nccstudent
No password is required
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Access the SAS Curriculum Pathways website as directed by your instructor and log in with
the provided username.
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Click on the “All Categories” drop down menu. Under “English Language Arts” click “Writing Skills”
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Select “Punctuation Rules!” After typing in your name, select commas and then “1c:
Elements in a series”.
o Play the video.
o Complete the a practice sentence.
o Take the Quiz. How did you do? ______________________
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Select WritingReviser. Type in a sentence and submit just to explore the program.
3. Smarthinking (online – www.smarthinking.com) - Smarthinking is the online tutoring service
provided for Nash Community College students. Smarthinking can provide assistance with math,
writing, chemistry, physics, accounting, economics, anatomy and physiology, biology, Spanish,
nursing, and allied health.
Username: nash0405
Password: livetutors
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To login in go to: http://services.smarthinking.com/login/login.php?. Use the above
username and password to begin. You will be asked to set up your own account with
a username and password. Do so now. (Suggestion, use your college email
username and password in order to remember.)
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Once you are logged in you will be at the home page. Complete the list of options or
buttons found at the home page.
1. Connect with an e-structor now!
2. Submit your writing
3. Academic Resources
4. ____________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________
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From the “connect with an e-structor now!”
button, click on the blue live hours link. Select
“View all Schedules.” When is an accounting tutor
available? Sun-Thur 12pm-2am F/S 12pm-6pm List one
subject available for a live tutor 24/7 Basic Math, Algebra,
Geometry, Liberal Arts, Trigonometry, calculus, stats
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To get a feeling for a tutorial session on Smarthinking view
the following: http://www.smarthinking.com/services-and-subjects/sample-sessions/
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Select and watch “Nursing Tutorial.”
o Bonus question…What two hormones does the Thyroid gland secrete?
_____T3_______ and ______T4______.
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