Steps to Get Academic Help as an "Active Learner"
If you are having trouble with a subject in your class, first relax and say a little prayer. Know that you are not alone. Relaxing can lower anxiety, which can raise your ability to focus. Here are some additional steps you can take as an active learner responsible for your own education:
Step 1: Use the self-help resources available to you.
- Look for instructor feedback (i.e. - on your writing practices and assignments). Many students do not realize there is helpful feedback waiting for them to read.
- Read and/or watch the appropriate lesson again and any related Resource Center lessons.
- Try the practices and review the answers/solutions provided in the Resource Center lessons.
Step 2: Reach out to your classmates or someone else you know that might be able to help.
This can include friends and family members.
Step 3: Contact your instructor for help
Your instructor can answer most of your questions. If you have further needs, your instructor can refer you to tutoring resources.
Online Math Lab:
For Math questions, you can go to the BYU-Idaho Math Study Center and chat with a math tutor during their operating hours. Look for the Online Math Chat Help Hours. The chat window is located on the website near the hours.