The Mathematics & Statistics Helpdesk (MASH) was introduced in 2019/20 and supports ALL UG & PG students across the University in their learning of Mathematics & Statistics. This initiative is delivered by the Maths Academy.
It brings these subjects, and skilled, friendly tutors, outside of the classroom together in a space where students can get free, confidential 1-to-1 support during term time.
If you want to further enhance your already fine-tuned mathematical ability or are just confused by a particular topic, stuck on a problem, want to build confidence in your mathematical ability, or want to consult about experimental design or data analytics then book an appointment with us.
Services:
The MASH service will be available for in-person 1-to-1 appointments. If you wish to book an appointment, please follow the links (red buttons) below.
Remote appointments may also be available on a reasonable request, contacting mash@qub.ac.uk.
When booking your appointment, always use your qub.ac.uk email address.
Booking an appointment:
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Group bookings are welcome. In the case, the group leader will book.
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All appointments MUST be booked through the online booking system, accessible through the red buttons below.
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If you require disabled access to the building, please let us know by emailing mash@qub.ac.uk before your appointment.
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When booking your appointment, please add details of the topic that you require help within the general comments box.
- The MASH resumes on Tuesday 24th of September 2024.
Where is MASH located?
The MASH is located in the Sunset room, inside the Students Lounge, which is located on the 3rd floor of the Students Union.
Turn right at the top of the stairs on the 3rd floor.
What are the opening times of MASH?
MASH is open from 10am – 1pm, Tuesday – Thursday, during term time, only.
Drop-in services are not available at the moment, and you need to check tutor availability and book an appointment in advance (see below).
How to book 1-to-1 session with a tutor
To book a 1-to-1 appointment with a tutor, please choose a service category among Data Analytics, General Statistics, Applied and Engineering Maths or General Maths, and then book an appointment using the red buttons above.
Additional online worksheets and resources to help with your mathematics and statistics are available on the following websites:
- Math Centre - For support in mathematics topics including differential equations, vectors, trigonometry, mechanics, integration etc.
- Stats Tutor - For support in statistics topics including analysis of variance, correlation, multivariate methods, probability, regression & model building, t-tests & comparing means, SPSS etc
- HELM - The HELM (Helping Engineers Learn Mathematics) Workbooks have been developed to assist engineering students to learn the mathematics and statistics.
Contact us for any enquiries: mash@qub.ac.uk
Getting the most from your appointment
To get the most from your appointment you should:
- Be as specific as you can about what you would like help with. In the first instance you should make one appointment. It is more efficient to choose the one or two topics that are the most important.
- Bring your lecture notes/ textbooks/ tutorial notes along with you.
- Expect to be treated as an independent learner.
What we can help you with:
- Help you to identify where you require further help in your mathematics or statistics
- Offer you examples of similar questions to practice, or identify related areas of further study
- Watch you carry out some sample mathematics or data analysis, and advise you on the effectiveness of your methods
- Act as a sounding board for your quantitative research ideas
What we can’t help you with:
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Teach subject specific content that goes beyond the mathematics content.
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General taught sessions, revision sessions or routine tutoring sessions.
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Do your homeworks for you, or correct any work that you are going to be formally assessed on.
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Accept emailed or posted work to be “corrected and returned”, unless we have already discussed your needs and agreed this as a way forward.