To provide learning assistance,

resources, and development

programs that will enable KFUPM

students to develop their mathematical

abilities.

Math will improve the chances of any KFUPM student to

succeed.

Learn math without anxiety.

Care and Support for KFUPM gifted students.

Employ technology to understand math concepts and

applications.

Conceptualize math and its applications in life and other

disciplines.

StudentsSupport Unit

Gifted Students Unit

MathematicsResources Unit

Students Support

Unit

Gifted Students

Unit

Mathematics Resources

Unit

Remedial Classes

Problem Session

Math KitMath by voiceLearn by Matlab

Videos

BB & e- packTest bank by perception

Math friends

Math focus

WebCT

To provide a range of services designed to support any student at KFUPM in their learning of mathematics. In particular, it aims to help students in their

earlier stages of their studies.

Diagnosing weaknesses and/or difficulties.

Advising & Counseling Provide Remedial Programs Tutoring Self-Learning Classes E-Learning

2 for Math 001 6 for Math 002

Attendance: 50-300

students per session.

One week prior to Exam I,

Exam II, and Final Exam.

Sessions available on the

web. Assist the students to review the topics already covered

in preparation for the examination. Offer assistance to low-level learners.

PROBLEM SESSION

فيه شارك الويب على استبيان مراجعة% ) 85طالب، 268في حصص إقامة أن على يوافقون.) مفيدة االختبارات قبل

3 groups for Math 002

1 group for Math 001

Two classes per week

Covers 4-6 sections per

session

REMEDIAL CLASSES

The results for 5 students who attended 5 or more of these classes showed an

improvement of 8% in average. In one case, there was an improvement of 20%.

19 classes for Math 002

8 classes for Math 001

Survey for subjects

most students

need help in

SUBJECT-BASED CLASSES

Help students overcome their difficulties.

Provide extra time to work with low ability students.

Instructors are available

for longer periods

covering the whole day.

Serving all students

before major and final exams

Solve problems and explain difficult points

EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS

Open SAT to WED

7:00Am to

12:00 midnight

EXTENDED LAB HOURS

شارك الويب على استبيان فيعلى% 65طالب، 268فيه يوافقون

ساعدني ) ليًال; المعمل فتح أن.) المادة فهم في كثيرا;

# of Students Used the Labs After 5:00 PM

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

Week8 Week9 Week10 Week11 Week12 Week13

# o

f st

ud

ents

To help KFUPM students and math teachers to take full advantage of the center resources to learn and

teach mathematics in new and exciting ways.

• Provide educational aids such as software, posters, videos, web-based resources, test banks, handouts, reference books, etc

• Arrange for math awareness activities.

The web resources include the following:

Algebra and Trigonometry videos Math by voice videos Math by videos Syllabus Homework solutions Practice exams with solutions Solutions for old exams. Instructional slides Contact information for faculty. Manuals and handouts. FAQ

فيه شارك الويب على استبيان % 75طالب، 268فيتزويدة ) و الويب بتطوير االهتمام أن على يوافقون

.) التعلم في يفيدني النافعة بالمصادر

solutions to homework problems

recorded by experienced instructors

uploaded to the Web

show ways to tackle problems

فيه شارك الويب على استبيان % 58طالب، 268فيأن ) على في يوافقون الموجودة العلمية لمصادر

مفيدة (.الويب

section by section videos

problem session vedios

uploaded to the Web

Both MATH 001 & 002

a series of videos hosted by Dana Mosely. professionally produced for the text valuable resource for further instruction and review. permission to broadcast on the KFUPM TV. uploaded to Website

self-study handouts, 300-400 folders

available on topics which often cause confusion

worked examples and exercises and solutions

After a student weakness is diagnosed he is referred

to these handouts Each will explain one concept, explain the techniques and skills solve a practice example, and provide another example for student to solve.

For Math 002 Lab covering the 15- weeks.

15-min of instructions presented via video broadcasting.

Materials are available in WebCT.

Matlab commands and features.

Computer drill practice related to Math 002 material.

Submit solutions electronically via the Web.

Bank of all old exams with their solutions including

item analysis of all questions. - 300 items with their statistics. - available in hard copy and CD.

Test Bank book provided from the publisher in the

service of all instructors. - available as hard copy and CD. - complete testing solution based on a program developed by Renaissance Corp Services, INC (test administrator & class administrator).

providing posters on the importance and essence of math. distributed in hallways, computer labs, classrooms…etc. posters enhance the understanding of concepts and processes. help the students gain new, unexpected, and profound insights. Some are obtained from Issac Newtron Institute and others are designed and produced at KFUPM.

HM Testing CD )computerized test generator(. HMClassPrep )transparencies, masters, chapter tests, quizzes(. Printed Test Bank. Algorithmic Computer Tutor CD. Algebra and Trigonometry Videos. Graphing calculator instructional video.

To enhance the creativity, critical thinking, and

achievement for gifted and talented KFUPM students.  Identify the KFUPM gifted students.

Accelerate their mathematics learning.

Provide guidance for their future.

Design special activities(lectures, workshops, …) to

enhance their creativity and critical thinking.

Involve in worldwide math competitions.

Design challenging math projects.

16 high-ability students at Prep Year Math Program. High math scores in high school. High scores in RAM I, RAM II and MATH 001 exams. Recommended by their instructors Critical thinking, high performance, participation, intelligence Several math activities for Math Friends.

WebCT based course.

engage math friends in mini mathematics projects.

enables contacts and white board conversations.

Page

Homepage 10Organizer Pages 16

Discussions

Articles Read 22Follow-up Posts 2

Distribution of Visits for Omar Zuhair Omar Al-ZuhaibiCount

Count

Page

Homepage 35Organizer Pages 37

Discussions

Articles Read 31Follow-up Posts 2

Distribution of Visits for Murad Al-MahfozCount

Count

Page

Homepage 16Organizer Pages 8

Discussions

Articles Read 31Follow-up Posts 2

Distribution of Visits for Mohammad Al-AmoudiCount

Count

Full Name First Access Last Access HitsItems Read Posted

Sort Sort Sort Sort Sort SortAl-Amoudi, Mohammad April 8, 2003 5:43pm June 8, 2003 1:41am 57 31 2

Al-Baiz, Abdul-Aziz Muhammad Ali April 3, 2003 10:17am June 9, 2003 3:49pm 76 16 0Al-Doayleg, Yaser June 4, 2003 4:48pm June 4, 2003 4:49pm 4 4 0

Al-Faris, Eyas Faris Abdul-Rahma --- --- 0 0 0Al-Hudaithi, Muhammad Abdul-Aziz May 4, 2003 5:05pm May 22, 2003 1:35am 23 10 1

Al-Mahfoz, Murad April 8, 2003 5:19pm June 16, 2003 10:13pm 105 31 2Al-Nunu, Abdallah Mundher Fawzi May 5, 2003 11:54am June 16, 2003 12:15pm 18 13 1Al-Saadan, Husam Abdallah Saleh April 24, 2003 4:21pm June 1, 2003 9:53am 36 17 3Al-Sayegh, Sari Omar Muhammad April 16, 2003 9:32am June 15, 2003 5:53pm 74 31 3

Al-Sheha, Bader April 7, 2003 9:41pm April 7, 2003 9:54pm 7 0 0Al-Zuhaibi, Omar Zuhair Omar May 6, 2003 2:13pm June 22, 2003 8:50pm 50 22 2

Fallatah, Wayel Sulaiman Yahya April 7, 2003 9:47pm June 6, 2003 7:14pm 145 27 3Hameeduddin, Ahmad Al-Abass --- --- 0 0 0

Ruwaihi, Hatem Khaled Mahmoud April 7, 2003 1:34pm April 7, 2003 1:34pm 2 0 0Saifuddin, Burhan Khaled Burhan --- --- 0 0 0Tabakh, Abdul-Aziz Salah Abdul- April 24, 2003 4:03pm June 10, 2003 7:41pm 59 27 3

TOTAL 656 229 20

Personal Information Access Information Articles

User IDSort

225802224056223142224596222410223420225786

222042225048

222608224680223120221826

223238

221906221836

competition with some math challenging problem was done and the participation was very

good.

Enhance their critical thinking and math abilities.

a series of magazine resources aimed at enhancing math teaching. interesting math exercises for students with teaching tips for instructors. developed by Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching (CIMT), University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.

Encourage and support gifted KFUPM students to engage in international worldwide competitions such as:

International Mathematics

Olympiad

International MathematicalTalent Search

Internet Mathematics Contest

Introduce gifted KFUPM students to the patents system locally in Saudi Arabia (KACST), GCC and worldwide and support them in this matter.

http://www.uspto.gov http://www.uspto.gov http://www.delphion.com/http://www.delphion.com/

http://http:// www.european-patent-office.orgwww.european-patent-office.orghttp://www.european-patent-office.org/espacenet/http://www.european-patent-office.org/espacenet/

info/access.htmlinfo/access.html