Pi-Shop (Math Tutoring)
Pi-Shop (LACC's Mathematics Tutoring Center) opened officially in the fall of 1998. Pi-Shop has become crucial to the learning of science and mathematics and helping students to reach their academic goal, and the student success rates speak very highly for it. The vast majority of those who use the Pi-Shop pass their math classes, compared with a lower pass rate for those who take Math classes but don't use the Pi-Shop.
Pi-Shop is a state of-the-art Mathematics Tutoring Lab that has been recognized by the State Academic Senate with an honorable mention in its competition for the Exemplary Program Award.
The Pi-Shop provides math tutoring services for students in all math levels, including Statistics and Mathematical Programming. Our service offers flexible tutoring options, including individual and group sessions, in-person and online, to support and enhance students' math learning.
Our Goals
By utilizing tutoring services at the Pi-Shop Math Center, where students collaborate with experienced tutors, they can achieve significant learning outcomes, including developing the skills to:
- Solve mathematical problems using appropriate techniques.
- Analyze and interpret the results with the use of technology.
Summer 2025 Schedule
We highly encourage you all to join our Pi-Shop tutoring service during the Summer 25 term. These services are available for anyone enrolled in a Summer Math class, regardless of level. We offer both in-person and online tutoring.
You must enroll in MATH 202 (Section 11775) or TUTOR 001 (Section 12234) to utilize the tutoring services. For MATH 202, you will receive a one-unit credit if you complete 10 hours of tutoring in the term. TUTOR 001 is 0 credits/units and has no requirements. Students can enroll through the SIS system or request a permission number, if needed, from one of the tutors at the Pi-Shop Math tutoring service in FH 104 or via Zoom.
In-Person Hours (FH 104)
MTWTh 9:00am - 6:00pm
F 9:00am - 2:00pm
Online (via Zoom)
MTWTh 9:00am - 6:00pm
F 9:00am - 2:00pm
S 9:00am - 2:00pm
Tutoring Opportunities
Share your knowledge of Math by becoming one of the Math tutors in Pi-Shop. Qualifications to be hired as a tutor include a satisfactory completion of Math 200 level courses and a successful interview. Becoming a tutor can also provide you with valuable interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
If you are interested in applying for the Math tutor position, please submit resume including which Math courses you are specialized in tutoring to Professor Robert Mardirosian or the Math Office in FH 103.