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📍 Meet at UVic Library 5.0 rating (Google reviews) 💵 $70 / 55 minutes

MATH 151 Tutor (UVic) — Finite math without the panic

MATH 151 can move fast: counting → probability → matrices → markove chains.. I help UVic students build a clear process so problems stop feeling random.

What we can cover in MATH 151

  • Counting, choosing, permuting, when to use what
  • Probability - basic, conditional, tree diagrams, expectation
  • Matrices - it's not as complicated as they make it seem/li>
  • Markov chains - transition diagrams, long run probabilities, regular vs absorbing
  • This course is easier when explained intutively rather than mathematically
  • Exam-style questions + problem selection strategy

If you send me the current chapter topics, I’ll tailor the session quickly.

How sessions work

  • Meet in person at UVic Library (Victoria, BC).
  • Bring assignments, practice sets, and any past quizzes/exams.
  • We build a repeatable method for each type of question.
  • We focus on the highest-value topics that show up on exams.

Cancellation: 24 hours notice. Payment due before or immediately after.

Common “sticking points” I fix fast

  • Understanding when to choose, permute, and factorial
  • Laying out row reduction to eliminate mistakes
  • Using intuition rather than confusing formulas to solve Markov chains

FAQ

How do sessions work?

We meet in-person at UVic Library (or nearby). Bring your assignment / practice questions and we’ll build a repeatable method.

What should I bring?

Practice problems, past quizzes/midterms, the formula sheet (if you have one), and a list of topics you’re stuck on.

Do you help with exam prep?

Yes — we focus on high-value question types, common mistakes, and a simple strategy so you don’t freeze under time pressure.

Do you tutor online?

Mostly in-person. If you really need online, send me a note and we’ll figure it out.

Contact (MATH 151)

Send me a note and I’ll reply by email. Include your quiz/exam date and a couple times you’re free.

If the form ever acts weird, you can email me directly: steven.hof@icloud.com