UVU's Developmental Mathematics Mentors | Utah Valley University

Why become a Math Mentor?

Math mentors are UVU students who have recently either completed a developmental mathematics course or a mathematics course that satisfies their quantitative literacy requirement. Math mentors model self-awareness, critical thinking, and commitment to rigorous academic standards. They support their instructors by aiding in the planning and facilitations of their classes. Math mentors help students in developmental mathematics courses by helping them discover how to be smart learners of mathematics through study groups as well as studying independently.

Apply to be a mentor

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What are we looking for?

Requirements:

Complete the prerequisite developmental mathematics course with a B (3.0) or higher. Maintain an overall academic GPA of 3.0 or higher. Math mentors need to be referred by their prior mathematics instructor, who looks for the following qualities in a math mentor:

Dependability
Timeliness
Ability to interact and work with others
Leadership and initiative
Excellent study skills

Responsibilities:

Be an example of a successful student.
Participate in the pre-Fall semester Bootcamp (held in early August).
Attend, facilitate, and take part of the weekly required mentor trainings.
Meet weekly with assigned mentor
Complete 10 mentoring hours per week. These hours will consist of time spent in assigned MAT courses as well as time spent helping students in or outside the classroom.