Maths Advice
Our team offers help with mathematics to both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate taught (PGT) students from across the university. We work with staff to provide specially designed sessions within courses, but we also offer a wide range of services directly to students such as:
- Confidential one-to-one appointments with one of our advisers. These are available to all undergraduate and PGT students, but please note that Honours and PGT Mathematics students should instead seek help directly from their School.
- A variety of online resources on our Maths and Stats Moodle, both general and subject specific – just have a browse!
- A Graduate Numeracy Moodle where you can find practice questions, lessons and videos to help with employers’ numeracy tests.
- General drop-ins, courses and workshops which are open to all students.
For help with statistics, please see the Statistics Advice webpage instead. If you still can't find what you're looking for, or for any other enquiries, please email our Maths Adviser at jenny.august@glasgow.ac.uk
Dr Jenny August
Maths Adviser
Summer Classes (June - August)
Introduction to Statistics (for any UofG Student) (In-person)
This particular course will be led by the Maths and the Statistics Advisers.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=19841
| Date & Time | Title | Description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 4th Jun 12:00 - 13:00 |
Maths for Stats Workshops: Understanding Formulae |
These two workshops are designed as a reminder of the essential maths skills needed for statistics, and are aimed at students who have encountered little or no maths in their degree so far. This session will cover common mathematical notation, rearranging equations and the types of mathematical relationship you will need to be familiar with (e.g. linear, exponential). |
St Andrews Building 230 |
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Thu 5th Jun |
Introduction to R | This first of six session introduces some of the basic functionality of R Studio. Bring your laptop with you to follow along! We will become comfortable with R Studio and use it to create impactful graphs and predictive models. This series is for any student who will be working with data as part of their assignments, project, or dissertation. It will cover some fundamental concepts in statistics as well as how to use R Studio, a widely used statistical environment, to perform and present analyses. | St Andrews Building 432 |
| Wed 11th Jun 12:00 - 13:00 |
Maths for Stats Workshop: What is Probability? |
These two workshops are designed as a reminder of the essential maths skills needed for statistics, and are aimed at students who have encountered little or no maths in their degree so far. This session will cover the basics of probability, introducing how we think about it mathematically and how this relates to real life. |
St Andrews Building 230 |
| Thu 12th Jun 12:00 - 13:00 |
Descriptive Statistics | This second of six sessions covers measures of central tendencies, dispersion, and position. Here we will be able to address the question "When is it better to use the median instead of the mean?" | St Andrews Building 432 |
| Thu 19th Jun 12:00 - 13:00 |
Probability | To certainly give students a better chance of answering the question "how likely was that?", our third of six sessions covers the basic rules of probability, as well as both discrete and continuous probability distributions | St Andrews Building 432 |
| Thu 26th Jun 12:00 - 13:00 |
Hypothesis Testing | This fourth of six sessions will cover hypothesis testing, which is used to draw conclusions about a whole population from a sample of data, e.g. how can news outlets call an election with only a fraction of the votes tallied? We will discuss how to choose the null and alternative hypothesis, and which distributions to use. | St Andrews Building 432 |
| Thu 3rd Jul 12:00 - 13:00 |
Simple and Multiple Linear Regression | This fifth of six sessions will discuss the relationship, or more precisely the correlation, between variables, and how to describe these relationships using simple and multiple linear regression. We will use R to generate a best fit line to pairwise ordered data, and then also generate a more complex linear model. | St Andrews Building 432 |
| Thu 10th Jul 12:00 - 13:00 |
Logistic Regression | Does the amount of time a student spends studying increase the probability of passing their course, and if so, what’s my probability of passing if I spend x hours studying? This last of six sessions will show how this can be answered using logistic regression, and how this can be implemented in R. | St Andrews Building 432 |
Pre-recorded Classes and Online Materials
These classes offer a mix of online materials and resources you can work through at your own pace. Some are classes held in the previous semester. All contain resources you can work through at your own pace, including some recordings of past live classes. Check back regularly for updates.
Maths Drop-Ins (for any UofG student)
> Moodle page for Maths advice - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=140
Maths drop-ins will return in September. If you have maths questions before then (e.g. for resits), please book a one-to-one apppointment instead. These are available both online and in-person.
Graduate Numeracy (for any UofG student)
This particular course will be led by the Maths Adviser.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and other resources) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=12831
Are you applying for jobs or internships? No matter what subject you currently study, basic numeracy skills are essential for a wide range of graduate destinations, and many employers will require you to demonstrate those skills during the recruitment process, for example via a numerical reasoning test. This series is designed to give you the essential skills required, as well as helpful hints and tips for how to prepare for the tests.
| Date & Time | Title | Description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 28th Jan 10:00 - 11:00 |
Essentials: Percentages |
These classes will cover the essential numerical skills for the workplace, and are specifically targeted at students who lack confidence with basic calculations or interpreting numerical data. |
Gilbert Scott Building 253 |
| Tue 4th Feb 10:00 - 11:00 |
Essentials: Graphical data | Gilbert Scott Building 253 | |
| Tue 11th Feb 10:00 - 11:00 |
Essentials: Ratios | Gilbert Scott Building 253 | |
| Tue 18th Feb 10:00 - 11:00 |
Make your applications count: Breaking down questions | These classes are for any student looking for advice on how to prepare for the numerical reasoning tests used during recruitment. | Gilbert Scott Building 253 |
| Tue 25th Feb 10:00 - 11:00 |
Make your applications count: Tips for speed | Gilbert Scott Building 253 |
Maths Essentials (for any UofG student)
Aimed at Nat 5/GSCE level, this series covers the essential maths skills needed for students who are required to do basic calculations in their studies or future work. This particular course is led by the Maths Adviser.
The live classes only run in Semester 1, but you can still find all the slides and resources on the Moodle page below. And don't hesitate to get in touch if you have questions.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and practice questions) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=46640
| Date & Time | Title | Description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 30th Sep 10:00-11:00 |
Fractions, decimals and percentages |
This session covers fractions, percentages and decimals. |
Gilbert Scott 250 |
| Thu 3rd Oct 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Mon 7th Oct 10:00-11:00 |
Rearranging Equations | This session covers basic algebraic manipulation of equations. | Gilbert Scott 250 |
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Thu 10th Oct |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Mon 14th Oct 10:00-11:00 |
Unit Conversions and Scientific Notation | This session covers unit conversions and scientific notation. | Gilbert Scott 250 |
| Thu 17th Oct 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Mon 21st Oct 10:00-11:00 |
Linear relationships | This session covers straight lines. | Gilbert Scott 250 |
| Thu 24th Oct 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Mon 28th Oct 10:00-11:00 |
Functions | This session covers what a function is and how to evaluate them. | Gilbert Scott 250 |
| Thu 31st Oct 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Mon 4th Nov 10:00-11:00 |
Powers and Logarithms | This session covers powers and logarithms. | Gilbert Scott 250 |
| Thu 7th Nov 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorials | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Mon 11th Nov 10:00-11:00 |
Basic Probability | This session covers basic probability. | Gilbert Scott 250 |
| Thu 14th Nov 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Mon 18th Nov 10:00-11:00 |
Trigonometry | This session covers Pythagoras and SOHCAHTOA. | Gilbert Scott 250 |
| Thu 21st Nov 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Mon 25th Nov 10:00-11:00 |
Quadratics | This session covers parabolas. | Gilbert Scott 250 |
| Thu 28th Nov 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
Higher / A Level Maths Refreshers (for any UofG student)
This series covers the maths skills needed for any student who has Higher (or A Level) Maths as a prerequisite for their course. This particular course will be led by the Maths Adviser.
The live classes only run in Semester 1, but you can still find all the slides and resources on the Moodle page below. And don't hesitate to get in touch if you have questions.
> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and any practice question) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=46897
| Date & Time | Title | Description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 1st Oct 15:00-16:00 |
Graphs |
This series will cover the maths skills needed for any student who has Higher (or A Level) Maths as a prerequisite for their course. This session covers how to relate graphs to real world processes. |
Adam Smith Building 582 |
| Thu 3rd Oct 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Tue 8th Oct 15:00-16:00 |
Algebra | This session covers algebraic manipulation, inequalities and simultaneous equations. | Adam Smith Building 582 |
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Thu 10th Oct |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Tue 15th Oct 15:00-16:00 |
Powers and Logarithms | This session covers powers and logarithms. | Adam Smith Building 582 |
| Thu 17th Oct 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Tue 22nd Oct 15:00-16:00 |
Straight Lines and Quadratics | This session covers straight line and quadratic equations. | Adam Smith Building 582 |
| Thu 24th Oct 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Tue 29th Oct 15:00-16:00 |
Functions | This session covers functions including composition and inverses. | Adam Smith Building 582 |
| Thu 31st Oct 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Tue 5th Nov 15:00-16:00 |
Differentiation | This session covers differentiation, including optimisation. | Adam Smith Building 582 |
| Thu 7th Nov 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorials | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Tue 12th Nov 15:00-16:00 |
Integration | This session covers the basics of integration. | Adam Smith Building 582 |
| Thu 14th Nov 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Tue 19th Nov 15:00-16:00 |
Trigonometry | This session covers trig graphs, identities and how to solve trig equations. | Adam Smith Building 582 |
| Thu 21st Nov 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
| Tue 26th Nov 15:00-16:00 |
Vectors | This session covers the basics of vectors including addition, scalar multiplication and the dot product. | Adam Smith Building 582 |
| Thu 28th Nov 15:00-16:00 |
Tutorial | Come along to this session to try out the skills you learned during this week's lecture, with help on hand if you have any questions. | Gilbert Scott 253 |
30-minute appointments
With your GUID, you can book a 30-minute maths appointment with one of our advisers using the links below. These are suitable if you only have a few specific questions or if you would just like to chat about maths study skills.
60-minute appointments
With your GUID, you can book a 60-minute maths appointment with one of our advisers using the links below. These are suitable if there is a whole topic you are struggling with, or if you would like to come as a small group.
Other SLD Advisers
Dr Jenny August
Jenny is the Maths Adviser working within Student Learning and Development. She has a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Edinburgh, and has worked as a postdoctoral researcher in both Germany and Denmark, focussing on abstract algebra and geometry. Throughout this time, she ran mathematics drop-in sessions and tutorials for students from a wide range of subjects.
Teaching Requests
Jenny can provide mathematics support to undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees across all colleges. To find out what teaching she can offer your course, please get in touch by email.
For individual students looking for help, please feel free to come to a drop in or book a one-to-one appointment.
Room 315
McMillan Reading Room
University Avenue
University of Glasgow
G12 8QQ