Getting Help
Office Hours
When: See schedule Where: Room TBD / Online (link in Telegram) How: Drop-in (no appointment needed)
Best for:
- Homework questions
- Concept clarification
- Exam preparation
- General advice
Tip: Come with specific questions prepared.
Telegram Channel
Link: Provided in class
- Announcements
- Quick questions
- Peer discussion
- Study groups forming
Rules:
- Keep discussions respectful
- No homework solutions
- Search before asking
- Help fellow students
Study Groups
Finding a Group
- Ask in Telegram
- Form with classmates
- Post in course channel
- Office hours meetups
Effective Group Study
- Meet regularly (weekly)
- Rotate leader
- Work problems together
- Explain to each other
- Review before exams
Remember: Collaboration ≠ copying. See Academic Integrity.
Teaching Assistants
TAs hold additional help sessions:
- Review sessions before tests/TMs
- Homework help hours
- Proof writing workshops
Check Telegram for schedule.
Writing Center
For help with:
- Proof writing
- Mathematical exposition
- Homework presentation
Location: Library, 2nd floor Hours: M-F, 10am-4pm
Accessibility Services
If you need accommodations:
- Register with Accessibility Office
- Obtain documentation
- Email instructor ASAP
- Arrange specific accommodations
Common accommodations:
- Extended test time
- Separate testing room
- Note-taking assistance
- Format alternatives
Tutoring
Free Tutoring
- Mathematics Help Room (Main Building, Room 101)
- Peer tutoring program
- TA help sessions
Private Tutoring
- Student tutoring board
- Professional tutors
- Online platforms
How to Ask for Help
Effective Questions
✅ Good: “I don’t understand why the proof of Cantor’s theorem uses contradiction. Could you explain the key idea?”
❌ Bad: “I don’t get Cantor’s theorem.”
Include
- What you’ve tried
- Specific confusion point
- Relevant context
- Your current understanding
Homework Questions
- Allowed: Clarify problem statement, discuss approach
- Not allowed: Ask for complete solution, share answers
Emergency Situations
Medical/Personal Crisis
Contact:
- Student Services
- Course instructor (email)
- Request incomplete grade if needed
Academic Difficulties
If struggling:
- Attend office hours ASAP
- Form study group
- Use tutoring resources
- Consider reduced course load
Don’t wait until it’s too late!
Feedback
Help improve the course:
- Mid-semester survey
- End-of-semester evaluation
- Direct feedback to instructor
- Anonymous suggestion box
Your input matters!