She will generally be the instructor for the course. The MLAC is usually open from 8 am to 7 pm weekdays and for three hours on Saturday mornings. The instructor will facilitate the groups, as needed. The whole class will then come together while the solutions are presented and discussed by the class. Mathematical implications and skills will be emphasized as needed.
Students have the opportunity to raise questions and respond to questions.
All students are required to read the textbook, write about mathematics, actively participate in class discussions, and think critically about many different types of problems. Students are required to read the textbook and work out detailed solutions to each problem assigned. The first paper is a mathematical autobiography due within the first three days of class and the second paper is a paper reflecting what a student has learned in the quarter, due the last class day. Not all the material required in the course is covered in the discussions so students must read the textbook to learn some of the new material. Students can expect to read about 20 pages per week.