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Greetings Falcons!
Welcome to the SI website at
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

 

 
Supplemental Instruction is a learning enhancement program which targets historically difficult classes.  

        The SI program is:

  •  Free
  • Voluntary
  • Non-remedial
  • can raise grade by one letter
  • Led by student who has complete course.
  • Chance to meet smart people

 


  • Fun and exciting
  • A way to meet new friends
  • Discussion group led by previous students who made a B or better
  • SI’s are chosen by Professor
  • Enforce better study habits
  • Helps you cram for tests
  • Receive better grade in class
  • How-to-learn
  • What-to-learn
  • Develop study strategies for note taking
  • SI is NOT REMEDIAL


Introduction to the SI Program



Supplemental Instruction(SI)

  • 10 Reasons to see a Tutor at UTPB
  • Why do I need tutoring?
  • Why is tutoring so helpful?
  • Comments from students.


 The Top 10 Reasons to see a Tutor at UTPB are.....


10. The tutor is good looking.
9. Cramming and Vivarin are not working.
8. I am going to class but do not understand anything.
7. My notes are running together.
6. The tutor has taken the class before.
5. The Professor recommended the tutor
4. To develop effective study strategies.
3. I want to raise my average one letter grade.
2. IT'S FREE!
1. I am serious about my education



Why do I need tutoring?

Ask yourself the following questions and see if you could use a tutor:

  • Is my comprehension of certain concepts fuzzy?
  • Am I satisfied with my grade?
  • Do I need help understanding my homework?
  • Do I need practice in organizing information?
  • Do I need encouragement to boost my self-confidence?
  • Do I need help in developing a good problem solving strategy?
  • Do I need another point of view?
  • Do I need help in reviewing for exams?
  • And do I really want to waste my student service fees on a service I don't even use?



Why is tutoring so helpful?

  • The tutor is recommended by the professor and attends classes with you
  • Tutoring helps students improve their comprehension of coursework material.
  • Tutoring develops productive study skills required for success at the university or college level.
  • This program allows its' tutors to participate on a small group basis and permits individual attention.
  • Supplemental Instruction targets historically difficult courses i.e., Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and History
  • If you need help in a class for which a tutor has not been assigned, please come by or contact the PASS Office for further assistance.