Centennial College is a large and culturally diverse post-secondary institution primarily serving the eastern portion of the Greater Toronto Area. There are over 250 certificate, diploma and degree programs offered in areas of business, media, community services, engineering technology, health care and transportation, with math skills embedded in courses in most of these programs. With numeracy playing a large role in student success, the Math Drop-In Centre and other math academic support services are heavily-used by students. This presentation will give an overview of the math programming at Centennial (with sample math problems) and will present an analysis of the Math Drop-In Centre data over the last few years to answer the question, “Where do Centennial students need help in math?”

Bio: Srishta Chopra is currently a Learning Strategist (Math Specialist) at Centennial College Learning Centre. She has been in this role for almost 2 years; prior to which she has been a Professor of Mathematics at Centennial College Progress, and a Lecturer of Mathematics and Statistics at University of Toronto. She has a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Queen’s University, a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics from University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Education from OISE. She is passionate about education, and finding new and innovative strategies to assist students with their math learning. Her current role at the Math Centre allows her to promote her ideas and initiatives in the most effective way.

Bio: Sasha Chernomurova is currently working as a Learning Strategist – Math Specialist at Centennial College in Scarborough, ON. In her role, she works directly with students providing academic support in a variety of college math courses for multiple schools. Sasha leads the

Math Drop-In Centre at the Ashtonbee and Morningside campuses and organizes a number of additional math supports for Centennial students. Sasha’s philosophy of math education is rooted in making math accessible to all students. Sasha holds an H.B.Sc. from the University of Toronto, Master of Teaching (Intermediate/Senior) from OISE and is currently finishing a Master of Mathematics for Teachers degree from the University of Waterloo. Sasha is a member of the

OCMA and Learning Strategists Association of Canada.