1. Welcome to Online Math & Science Tutoring
Online tutoring is available for most math and science courses to all Central Arizona College students, regardless of whether or not the student is enrolled in an online class
Online tutoring for math and science is conducted two ways:
Synchronous tutoring
Asynchronous tutoring

2. Characteristics of Synchronous Tutoring
Requires an appointment
Meet with a live tutor
Uses “Virtual Classrooms” in Blackboard
Feature a chat room, an equation editor, and a whiteboard to write on

3. Synchronous Online Tutoring
Call SPC or SMC Learning Center at (520)
or (480)
Ask to set an online appointment for your class (e.g., MAT151)
Access “Online Math and Science Tutoring & Resources” (in Blackboard)
Click “Online Appointments”
Select “Online Tutor Appointments” and the corresponding virtual classroom
Synchronous
Online Tutoring

4. Characteristics of Asynchronous Tutoring
No appointments necessary
Allows time for reflective learning
Uses “Ask a Tutor” discussion board in Blackboard
Features text posts, an equation editor, option to attach files/images

5. Asynchronous Online Tutoring
Online Math and Science Tutoring & Resources
(in Blackboard)
Select your subject
Select your class
Select “Ask a Tutor”
“Create a Thread” to post a new question
Asynchronous
Online Tutoring