Math Assistance

Math Basic Training

The Math Basic Training provides a review of basic math concepts in preparation for the College Algebra course at Baker University. The topics covered include working with properties of real numbers, working with signed numbers, order of operations, using exponents and solving equations. The Math Basic Training is scheduled for two Saturdays, and different topics are covered each day.

There is no charge for the sessions and all materials are provided. Reservations are required.

Dates are subject to change based on reservations and instructor availability.

Overland Park Students | 7301 College Blvd. | Saturday, 9 a.m. – Noon

August 18 and 25, 2012 - Classroom 117
Contact: Joyce Fischer, 913.491.4432, ext. 1239
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Lee's Summit Students | 1278 NE Windsor Drive | Saturday, 9 a.m. – Noon

October 20 and November 3, 2012 - Classroom 1
Contact: Joyce Fischer, 913.491.4432, ext. 1239
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Wichita Students, Room 1 | Saturday, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

August 11 and 18, 2012 - Classroom 1
Contact: Kristen Farha, 316.636.2322 or
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Topeka Students | Saturday, 9 a.m. – Noon

July 14 and 21, 2012 - Classroom 5
October 20 and 27, 2012 - Classroom 5
Contact: Mindi Caskey, 785.272.6442 or
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Math Resources

Textbook used in the Intro to Business Education course:
New Beginnings: A Guide for Adult Learners and Returning Students by Linda Simon
Appendix B is a math review.

Math Resources Online

InterActMath is a tutorial website, developed by Addison Wesley, the publisher of the algebra textbook used at Baker University. This site provides practice exercises and detailed examples of solutions for problems that correspond to material in the textbook. The textbook is College Algebra, Second Edition by Beecher, Penna, and Bittinger. Chapter R is the review of basic algebra concepts in preparation for the MA 145 course. Students can access the site at www.interactmath.com.

Private Math Tutors

Angie Ramphal
Kansas City metro area, 89th and Wornall
816.361.2798
Angie tutors in her home. She can provide support in general math, survey courses, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, technical mathematics, business math, calculus and statistics.
FEES: Vary based on the math level. Instructor-taught classes are less expensive than independent study classes. Students in an instructor-taught class with text and assignments Basic through College Algebra. Range $30 – $45 per hour

Vivian M. Reinhard
Olathe area
913.390.8885
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She provides tutoring in general math, survey courses, geometry, algebra, business math and calculus.
FEES: Competitive, but vary based on the math level.

Gordon Gross
Lee’s Summit, Mo., area, Raintree Lake, just off Highway 50
816.537.7079
Support provided in basic mathematics, introductory algebra, intermediate algebra and college algebra, business math, calculus and some statistics.
FEES: $35 per hour

Christine Scott
316.258.2391
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Support provided in finance, accounting and math.
FEES: Competitive, but vary based on the math level

Vicki Ramey
Home: 620.326.2822
Work: 316.828.8501
Cell: 316.641.9501
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Support provided in finance, accounting and math.
FEES: Competitive, but vary based on the math level

Jolene Errante
Johnson County area, 87th and Lackman
Home: 913.888.5677
Cell: 913.708.1538
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Jolene tutors in her home. She has a master's degree in math and can provide support in general math, survey courses, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, technical mathematics, business math and precalculus.
FEES: Competitive, but vary based on the math level