The Supplemental Instruction (SI) program provides peer-facilitated study sessions for traditionally difficult courses. These sessions are led by a qualified  ARC scholar who has previously taken and exceeded in a given course. The scholars also attends all lectures with students. The peer-facilitated study sessions are regularly scheduled informal review sessions where students can ask questions, compare notes, discuss readings, and work through example problems.  Sessions meet twice a week for 50 minutes.

The SI program is for all students enrolled in a course. Students who participate will learn how to learn while learning what to learn, work collaboratively with peer students in a facilitated environment, and receive support from a qualified SI leader.

Current SI Sessions

How Supplemental Instruction (SI) Works

You and your classmates compare notes, discuss important concepts, develop strategies for studying the subject, and test yourselves before your professor does.

An SI leader – a student who previously excelled in the course and completed training in group facilitation techniques – guides you through course concepts.Your leader won't lecture or give you class notes. However, your leader will improve your learning by:

• Sharing strategies for success in the course.
• Showing methods to make good use of your study time.
• Helping put concepts together so you see an overall perspective.

Is supplemental instruction another lecture?

No. SI is a discussion group which gives everyone a chance to participate. The SI leader does not lecture or re-teach the subject matter. Instead, everyone contributes their knowledge and helps each other.

The professor is not present at sessions.

Do I need to prepare for an SI session?

There are no extra assignments. It helps, however, to have attempted the homework or done the reading before you come to as SI session. Doing this lets you bring questions and get the specific help you need.

When are the sessions schedules?

The SI leader distributes a survey during the second week of class. SI sessions are scheduled at times that are best for the majority of students. Times for SI sessions will be established at the beginning of the semester.

On rare occasions, SI session times and locations change. To verify when an SI session is scheduled for a particular class during the current semester, call Hassan at 312.567.7980.

Why should I participate?

We urge all students in supported classes to attend SI sessions, whether you're struggling or not. Many students who attend SI are excellent students who want to work toward a higher grade or understand the material more thoroughly.

Does supplemental instruction really help?

Yes! The U.S. Department of Education found Supplemental Instruction to be highly effective. Studies at several institutions have shown that students who participate in SI earn higher final course grades than students who do not.

Can I join the SI session remotely?

Yes! All sessions in the WH-119 can be joined through Equil. The SI ARC Scholar will email you the link to join the session.

ARC SI Program Survey

The Acadmic Resource Center would like to hear from you about the SI program at Illinois Tech. Please complete this survey: ARC Email Survey.

Current Supplemental Instruction Scholar Sessions

Fall 2020	Instructor	Days	ARC SI Scholar	SI Session I	SI Session II
CHEM 124 (11999)	Banerjee	TR	YASHWANT	MON 7-8PM	WED 7-8PM
CHEM 237 (10047)	Mandal	MW	KIMBERLY	MON 5-6PM	WED 3-4PM
MATH 151 (10303)	Amorim-Anjos	MWRF	KANISHGA	WED 4-5PM	FRI 1:30-2:30PM
MATH 151 (10308)	Ding	MWF	TENI	TUE 4-5PM	FRI 10-11AM
MATH 151 (11352)	Cheng	MTWF	DAKSH	TUE 7-8PM	FRI 7-8PM
MATH 151 (10305)	Ding	MTWF	KAEL	MON 3-4PM	FRI 11-12PM
MATH 152 (11071)	Weening	MWF	KIAN	TUE 2-3PM	THUR 4-5PM
MATH 152 (10288	Weening	MWF	LAVANYA	MON 5-6PM	WED 5-6PM
MATH 251 (10966)	Lubin	MW	ALYSIA	TUE 11-12PM	THUR 12-1PM
MATH 252 (12408)	Zhang	TR	GRACE	TUE 10-11AM	FRI 3:30-4:30PM
PHYS 123 (11680)	Laurent	MW	LUIZA	MON 7-8PM	FRI 2-3PM
PHYS 221 (10069)	Glodowski	TR	QUAN	TUE 4-5PM	THUR 5-6PM