Attendance in SI improves student understanding of course content. It put me on track for what I had to know. A higher grade . Studies have shown that active participants as a group earn a half to full grade above the group of class members who don't attend. SI sessions give students a chance to test their knowledge of course content before the professor does.
SI is very helpful in answering questions and exploring material.
All sessions are facilitated by a student leader, a student who has taken the class before, has demonstrated academic excellence in the course, has been recommended by the professor of the designated course, and has been interviewed and selected by the SI supervisor. Your SI leader will attend every class lecture, take notes, hear what students hear, and read what students read. The leader's job is to guide the discussion and keep students on track with course content. The SI leader was very helpful in meeting my need of understanding chemistry better. They should have read the required course material, attended class and attempted assignments.