Structured Learning Assistance [Tutor Name] [Instructor Name]

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 962, where applicable] class. We will meet on [fill in days/times per week]. We will reinforce what you are learning in Math [952] using: 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.

This is going to be a great semester! SLA This is going to be a great semester!