Resources

• EXAMINATIONS - Attendance at all midterms and the final is required. Some examinations are departmental common exams given in the evening. The locations of these examinations are announced in class. It is the responsibility of the student to remember the dates, times and locations of all examinations. If in doubt, the student should confirm with the lecturer, T.A., the course office (292-8470), the main office (292-4975), or posted on the bulletin board outside room 113 Mathematics Building.

• SAMPLE EXAMS and TEXTBOOK TITLES-Review problems and sample exam questions for some courses 150 and below can found online at http://www.math.ohio-state.edu/courses/.

• PSYCH YOURSELF FOR MATH- Three books, available in paperback at most book stores, are recommended for those suffering from "math anxiety":

  • Mind Over Math - Stanley Kogelman and Joseph Warren
  • Overcoming Math Anxiety - Sheila Tobias
  • Your Numbers Up - Ann Oxrieder and Janet Ray

   

• SELF STUDY- The Schaum's Outlines for mathematics are an excellent resource for self study. It is possible to begin a review with basic arithmetic and carry it through calculus. These outlines are reasonably priced and are available in the campus area bookstores.

• A CLASSMATE- Identify someone in the class to work with on assignments.

   

Services

• OFFICE OF COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES- This office provides quarterly workshops on test anxiety, test taking skills, study skills, etc. In addition, they offer general counseling for students experiencing academic and/or emotional difficulties available on a walk-in basis as well as by appointment. The office is located in the new Younkin Success Center on Neil Ave.

• OFFICE FOR DISABILITY SERVICES (ODS)- This office provides services for students with documented disabilities. These students are provided exam accommodations, adapted equipment and counseling services to assist them in accessing the classroom and the University community. ODS also provides a diagnostic testing service to help students determine if they have a learning disability.

• MINORITY AFFAIRS- The Office of Minority Affairs may provide tutors for minority students in math courses, Math 050 through Math 153. Students should complete an application form in 1030 Lincoln Tower. For additional information, call the Office of Retention Services at 292-8732.

• COURSE OFFICE - This office can assist in the resolution of students' registration problems in mathematics courses, requests to change to a different section and/or different time, granting permission to add courses (after the first week of classes), resolving missing grades, and providing math exams to the Office of Disability Services. The Course Office is located in 113 Math Building and is open Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.