Getting Help

At some point, nearly everyone who studies mathematics finds the subject somewhat overwhelming.  When students find themselves at the point where the classroom instruction is just not enough -- they need to seek help.  Here are some things students can do:

Getting Help from Mrs. Karbon
Getting Help from a Tutor
Finding Help on the web

Getting Help from Mrs. Karbon:

During class, students are encouraged to ask questions.  Students should ask about missed homework problems during homework check.  Students may also ask for help at the end of the hour as time allows. My job is to help you!  Sometimes I look "busy"  -- checking papers or writing a worksheet on the computer -- but my first priority is to my students.  Just ask for help.

Extra help is available before school and after school by appointment. Since I am usually out of the building after third hour, students need to schedule after school time.  I will return to Troy High whenever possible. 

You must get help on confusing concepts as soon as you feel lost!  There is only one time that my "I'll drop everything to help you" policy is not in effect: the morning a test is scheduled.  I will only answer questions on specific review problems.  No re-teaching will be done.   These mornings are often pretty busy (people turning in homework or going over "one last problem"). I stop answering questions (even from the review sheet) at 7:39 am.

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Getting Help from a Tutor

I hope you'll try getting help from me before you try to find a tutor. Tutors are a "last resort."  I know sometimes it's not possible to come right after school for help and a tutor seems to be the best route. There are a few options including professional tutoring, National Honor Society tutors, and peer tutoring.

If you choose to work with a professional tutor I encourage you to have him/her contact me periodically to ensure that we are all working together.  Lists of tutors are available from your counselor. 

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Finding Help on the web

Here are some links to web help sites: Sorry, links not yet available.

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