About MAPS

 

"With the proper support services, any student who is willing to succeed can be successful in mathematics" - MAPS Mission Statement

The MAPS Program serves a diverse group of students. Students are recruited from several Mission College programs, including EOPS, Access, Avanzar, and DISC. In addition, the program actively seeks to include students from those groups who have traditionally had poor success in basic skills and college math courses.

A counselor is available for each class section. The counselor and instructor work closely to ensure student success. The counselor is available daily during class to talk to students regarding their grade to date, missing assignments and absences. In addition, the counselor teaches study skills and provides individual and academic counseling for students in the program. The MAPS team of instructors and counselor meet on a weekly basis to plan program activities and discuss concerns related to students’ achievement in the class.

In addition to in-class tutoring, the program offers students group tutoring outside of class. Each week, approximately 10 hours of tutoring are offered at various times throughout the day and early evening. The tutors are trained to reinforce the methods and approach taught in regular class. For students interested in working with other students outside of class, study groups have also been formed. Whenever possible, a tutor also attends the study group to assist students with questions.

The program also arranges for guest speakers to visit the classes. These speakers have included men and women working in technical field, motivational speakers, and informational sessions on transfer agreements to the UC or CSU system.

MAPS Services

• Academic, career, and personal counseling
• Books on loan provided by Title V
• Extended instruction time
• Personalized attention and support from teacher, tutors, counselor, and peers
• Tutoring in and outside of class
• Improved study skills
• Guest speakers
• Participation in a class community