PEER LEARNING LAB

The Peer Learning Lab (PLL), located in Library 204, is a free, collaborative peer-to-peer learning service available to all Wartburg students. Our peer tutors offer subject-specific tutoring to assist students in understanding course concepts, homework assignments, and preparing for exams. Peer tutors are also available to provide guidance in all stages of the writing process including brainstorming, research, content development, organization, formatting, and citations. The Peer Learning Lab aims to provide support that encourages students to become self-motivated, independent learners over time.

Peer Learning Lab Hours:
Sunday: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday: Closed

Resources:

Supported Courses:

  • All General Courses on Campus

Bio/Chem Tutor Lab Hours: Monday-Wednesday 7-10 p.m. | Location: SC 214

For questions about Biology, Chemistry Assistance, please contact Molly Mundt, molly.mundt@wartburg.edu

Resources: 

Supported Courses:

  • Bio 151 – Ecosystems, Cells & Evolution
  • Bio 152 – Structure, Functions & Ecosystems
  • Bio 211 – Genetics
  • Chem 113 – Principles of Chem
  • Chem 114 – Principles of Chem II
  • Chem 211 – Organic Chem
  • Chem 212 – Organic Chem II

Supported Courses:

  • EC 117
  • EC 118
  • AC 121
  • AC 122

Supported Mathematics Courses:

  • MA 106 – Mathematics in Modern Society
  • MA 107 – Finite Mathematics
  • MA 110 – Structures of Mathematics I
  • MA 190 – Precalculus
  • MA 214 – Statistical Methods
  • MA 250 – Applied Calculus
  • MA 251 – Foundational Differential Calculus
  • MA 252 – Foundational Integral Calculus
  • CS 120 – Intro. to Computers and Programming

Desmos 
Desmos is a free graphing and teaching tool for math available on the web as well as on iOS and Android. In addition to plotting equations, classroom activities are available to help students learn about a variety of math concepts.

GeoGebra
GeoGebra is an interactive geometry, algebra, statistics and calculus application, intended for learning and teaching mathematics and science from primary school to university level. It is available on multiple platforms, with apps for desktops (Windows, macOS and Linux), tablets (Android, iPad and Windows) and web. 

Khan Academy 
This resource contains video explanations, examples, and practice problems with answers for Arithmetic, Algebra (all levels), Geometry, Statistics, Calculus 1, 2, and 3, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, plus more math topics and other subjects.

Hippo Campus 
Video presentations, examples, simulations, and test preparation for various math and non-math subjects including Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Statistics & Probability, Physics, Biology, History, and Psychology.

Purple Math
This is a great resource for basic math; beginning, intermediate, and advanced (college) algebra; word problems. Watch video explanations, do practice problems, learn immediately whether the answers were correct or not. Worksheets and preparation for standardized tests are also available.

Paul’s Online 
Provided by Lamar University, this web site is helpful for students wanting information on college algebra and all levels of calculus.  View class notes and explanations, downloadable handouts, practice problems, and reviews.

West Texas 
The West Texas A & M University web site offers assistance in the beginning, intermediate, and advanced (college) algebra.  View tutorials, work sample problems, or prepare for the GED.

Texas Instruments Guidebooks 
User guides for various TI calculators. 

Texas Instruments Tutorials 
Tutorials on using various TI calculators.

Spanish Study Table Resource: https://www.wordreference.com/

Fall 2024 Spanish Tutor Hours: Monday 7-9 p.m., Tuesday 6-7 p.m., Wednesday 3-5 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.

Grace Mangrich

Academic Success Coordinator