What support should exist for students who struggle with mathematics or physics?
Students who struggle with mathematics or physics benefit from foundation-review classes, small-group supplementary sessions, opportunities to ask questions after class, individual help from teaching assistants or tutors, and step-by-step materials such as practice problems and explanatory videos. It is also important to check understanding early, connect students with instructors or academic-support offices, and provide a way to discuss reasonable accommodations related to disabilities when needed.
Key points
- Foundation review and step-by-step materials for rebuilding essential knowledge
- Individual or small-group help from teaching assistants, tutors, and instructors
- Early checks of understanding and guidance to academic support or reasonable accommodations
Things to check
- The name, content, and eligibility of support vary by university, faculty, and course, so students should check official information.