The Math Activities Resource Centers & Support (MARCS) offer tutoring, study space,
computers, calculators, textbooks, and other resources aimed at assisting students
enrolled in math courses at Mt. SAC.
By registering for the lab you are enrolling into a noncredit community education
course. This will appear on your class schedule but does not affect your GPA or show
up on your transcript. There is no cost to enroll in the lab or use the lab's services.
Before using the MARCS, you must be registered for it. If you are not already registered,
the staff will assist you with your registration.
The staff will check you into the lab. Students are checked in to the lab when they
arrive and checked out when they leave. You may use the facilities during any of the
hours of operation and may return multiple times during the day. There is no limit
and you do not need to receive tutoring to use the facility.
After checking in, find a seat anywhere in the lab and begin working. If you need
help from a tutor, write your name and course on the whiteboard at the front of the
room. The next available tutor will come to help you.
The MARCS has computers with various software packages for math and statistics computation.
All computers are Zoom-ready and may be used to attend online office hours, an online
course, or other school related virtual appointments.
Textbooks and solution manuals are available to borrow from the front counter. Textbooks
may not be taken home, but may be used in the lab for as long as you like.
Review worksheets on many topics are available.
Calculators are available for check out from the front counter. Calculators may be
taken to class; however, they may not be taken home. Please see our Resources Page for information about calculator apps that may be helpful at home. The MARCS currently
have 4 types of calculators available to borrow:
