Math and Science Support

If you are experiencing difficulty with your math and/or science course(s), we are here to help. We always suggest visiting your math and science instructor during their office hours or emailing your instructor to set up an appointment. As a supplement, we provide additional math and physics resources to all RIT students.

 Math Assessments

The ASC Math Assessment is a helpful service for students who:

  • Want to improve their performance and understanding in their math/science class.
  • Tried tutoring, office hours, or other similar services but still need more support.
  • Relate with one or more of the following statements:
    • I’m lost in my math/science class
    • I forgot my high school math
    • I was never good at math
    • I never had to study before, now I need to learn how
    • I get 100s on my homework but I fail my quizzes and/or tests
    • I understand in class, but get stuck when I try problems on my own.
  • Haven’t taken a math/science class in a while and are planning to take one soon.
  • Need structured support.

What to Expect 

Request an appointment: Complete the Math Assessment Request Form and download the diagnostic exam to schedule a 30–45 minute meeting with a content expert. Sessions are available in person or online via Zoom.

Before your meeting: Complete the diagnostic exam and email your exam answers to the staff member you’ll meet with. This helps us make your session as productive as possible.

During your meeting: We’ll talk about your background, current challenges, and your diagnostic results. Together, we’ll create an action plan that may include:

  • New study strategies
  • Connecting with tutoring or study centers
  • Enrolling in a Critical Math course
  • Referrals to other RIT resources

 Math and Science Drop-in Tutoring

Stop by Bates or Sol Study Centers. Peer tutors are ready to help with algebra, trigonometry, physics, calculus, and more.
Schedule and tutor information

For more information on tutoring for other courses visit Tutoring at RIT

 Math Support Courses

The ASC offers free, zero-credit math support courses designed to help students succeed in their credit-bearing math classes. Students who fully engage in these courses consistently show stronger academic performance and increased confidence in their math courses at RIT. The ASC courses emphasize hands-on, active learning and include regular feedback from the instructors.

ACDS-072
Critical Math
Credits 0
A course offered to RIT students who wish to strengthen their math skills before registering for or while taking an RIT credit math course; class consists of a self-review or remediation of prerequisite math concepts in which a student may find themselves struggling. A customized list of review topics, called a Study Plan will be created based on an initial math assessment that focuses on basic Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus and introductory Calculus. An instructor is present to provide adequate support to enhance students’ math study skills as well as deepen their understanding of math concepts. This course requires meeting with a Student Support Specialist in the Academic Support Center prior to enrollment. *Note: Please contact the ASC for additional details*
ACDS-078
Essential Trigonometry and Algebra for Calculus Success
Credits 0
A review of key topics in algebra,trigonometry, exponents, and logarithms to improve students’ performance in RIT Calculus classes (either Calculus A or Calculus I). Topics include measures of angles, trigonometric ratios, right triangle trigonometry, graphs of trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and formulas, trigonometric equations, factoring, exponential functions, and logarithms, as they are specifically applied in RIT calculus sequences.

 Math Handouts

A collection of worksheets on math study skills, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, differential equations, statistics, discrete math, and more is available for download.
Math Handouts