Math, Accounting, Physics, and Engineering Learning Center (MAPEL)

Free tutoring is available on a walk-in basis during opening hours for current enrolled students taking Math, Accounting, Physics and Engineering courses at Montgomery College. Tutors in the MAPEL Center are members of the faculty, MAPEL Center staff or outstanding student tutors. Please bring your MC ID to sign in at our front desk and sit anywhere at our many tables. When you have questions, just get our attention and we will come and help you.

Tutoring service covers Math, Accounting, Physics and Engineering courses in Montgomery College. In the fall/spring, tutoring is available 9am - 9pm on Monday to Thursday and 9am - 5pm on Friday and Saturday. In the summer, tutoring is available from 9:30am – 7pm on Monday to Thursday and 10am - 4pm on Friday. Check the below schedules for tutoring availability.

• Math, Physics, Engineering Schedule(PDF,)(Last updated 2/3/2020)
• Accounting Schedule(PDF,)(Last updated 2/3/2020)

TI-83 and TI-84 scientific calculators are available to rent at no cost.

1. Short-term calculators must be returned the same day they are checked out. You need to provide an MC ID and a phone number.
2. 长期计算器在整个学期都可以使用，必须在期末考试周的周五之前归还。To rent, bring a completed Long-term Calculator Loan form (available in the Center orfor download here(PDF,)) including the instructor’s signature, and 4 unopened AAA batteries to the Center.

教科书和解决方案手册可用于大多数数学，会计，物理和工程课程在日耳曼敦校园。它们可以使用MC ID借用，仅供中心使用。

• Current booklist available for loan(PDF,)(Updated 5/26/17)

In addition, there are a variety of supplemental textbooks available for you to use on the back bookshelves.

Montgomery College library also provides textbooks and reference books.

On racks next to the front desk, we have copies of formula sheets and tutorials for algebra, statistics, calculus, accounting, and more that are free to take.

• Mapel Center's Google Drivenew window: The Mapel Center's files containing various handouts and final exam reviews
• Smarthinking: Online 24/7 tutoring for all MC students [MyMC->My Classes->Study Skills and Tutoring->Smarthinking]

1. Log in to MyMC
2. At MyMC homepage, click on My Classes
3. Scroll down to Study Skills and Tutoring
4. Under Study Skills and Tutoring heading, click on Smarthinking Online Tutoring
5. Follow instructions on the screen to access the tutoring service

• Wolfram Alphanew window: A computational search engine
  • Wolfram Alpha Pro for students(PDF,)
• Matlabnew window: A numerical computing environment for matrices, graphing, and programming
  • Free Matlab license for students(PDF,)
• Lyndanew window: Training videos for computer software and other personal and creative skills.
  • Free account using MyMCnew window
• Khan Academynew window: Free video courses for a variety of subjects
  • Probability and Statisticsnew window
  • Physicsnew window
  • Early Math to Differential Equationsnew window
• Desmos Graphing Calculatornew window: An easy-to-use, online 2D graphing calculator for implicit and explicit functions
• Geoalgebranew window: Visual and interactive tools for math, physics, statistics, and other subjects
  • Geoalgebra 3D graphernew window
• Number2new window: Free SAT, ACT, and GRE preparation and practice tests

• The TI-83/84 Calculator for Beginners(PDF,): A teach-yourself tutorial for the Ti83/84, covering basic functionality, graphing, and matrices
• Finance on the TI83/84(PDF,): Instructions for the Finance solver on the TI83/84

• Accuplacer Test Preparation: Information about the Accuplacer math placement test
• Paul's Online Notesnew window: Comprehensive notes/tutorials for Algebra to Differential Equations
  • Algebra [Notesnew window][Practice Problemsnew window][Assignment Problemsnew window]
  • Calculus I [Notesnew window][Practice Problemsnew window][Assignment Problemsnew window]
  • Calculus II [Notesnew window][Practice Problemsnew window][Assignment Problemsnew window]
  • Calculus III Multivariable [Notesnew window][Practice Problemsnew window][Assignment Problemsnew window]
  • Differential Equations [Notesnew window]
• Purplemathnew window: Straightforward lessons and other useful information for elementary math up to precalculus
• Index of lessonsnew window

Cool Mathnew window: Simple and colorful math lessons for pre-algebra to pre-calculus

• Pre-algebranew window
• Algebranew window
• Precalculusnew window

Mathcentrenew window: Hundreds of videos, references, and practice questions on topics from arithmetic to differential equations, including some statistics, physics, and engineering

• Numeracy Review Packet(PDF,)
• Algebra Review Packet(PDF,)
• Basic Differentiation Review Packet(PDF,)
• Calculus Review Packet(PDF,)

• OpenIntro Statisticsnew window: Free online statistics course with affordable textbook, including randomization and simulation
• StatKeynew window: Tools for bootstrap intervals and randomization tests
• OnlineStatBooknew window: Free online statistics textbook accompanied by interactive simulations
• Statistical Reasoningnew window: Free online statistics course with emphasis on empirical reasoning
• Against All Oddsnew window: Inside Statistics: Video series on statistics emphasizing real world applications
• Rossman/Chance Applet Collectionnew window: A variety of statistical simulations and examples
• Random.orgnew window: Pure random number generator, with many different customizable options and scenarios
• Random Integer Generatornew window

• Hyperphysicsnew window: A physics quick reference index
• Physics is Phun: Entertaining physics demonstrations for the public at the University of Maryland every semester

• American Institute of CPAsnew window: Accounting classroom materials for AICPA members
  • Free student membershipnew window
• StartHereGoPlacesnew window: Games and information on how to get started in accounting
• This Way To CPAnew window: Accounting career information for college students
• Money Instructornew window: Learn basic accounting and bookkeeping skills
• Maryland Association of CPAsnew window: Information on Maryland's accounting programs
• ESU Financial Accountingnew window: Video playlist on Financial Accounting: Horngren's 4th edition
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)(PDF,): AICPA's brief overview and background of the IFRS.
• Adjusted Trial Balance(PDF,): Supporting schedule which can be used to prepare financial statements.

• STEM Internships Home Page
• SET Transfer Program
• MARC USTAR Scholarship at UMBCnew window
• UMBC Cyber Scholar Programnew window
• University of Maryland Transfer Excellence Scholarship (TAES)new window
• Sherman STEM Teach Scholars Programnew window

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