Hi,
We are specialists at working with students from across the University to help develop proficiency and confidence in maths . This includes undergraduate and postgraduate students, who are studying full-time, part-time or by distance learning.
We come from a range of academic and teaching backgrounds and our combined experience means we are able to offer support to students from all faculties within DMU.
In particular, we recognise that many students did not have the opportunity to develop their skills before starting their HE programmes of study and may feel overwhelmed by the level of maths and statistics required for their course. We pride ourselves in helping to improve their understanding and become more confident, independent learners.
Feedback from our students shows that we are very approachable, patient and friendly.
Together we form the Maths Learning Centre and are based in the Kimberlin Library here at De Montfort.
You can contact us using the email below:
E: mlc@dmu.ac.uk
Peter NortonI am a Maths & Statistics support lecturer in the Maths Learning Centre.
I help students with both mathematics and statistics queries. I am the lead lecturer for statistics support. Most degrees involve statistical analysis at some stage, whether it is understanding statistics reported in literature, designing and analysing a questionnaire or more involved statistical hypothesis tests. Choosing the right statistical test and using SPSS are frequent subjects that come up.
If students need help with statistics it is most likely me they will see for a tutorial or at one of our regular drop-ins. I support researchers as well as undergraduates and provide statistics workshops for modules across a broad range of degree programmes. I have a lot of experience in helping students with a very wide range of backgrounds; if you’re unsure about statistics at any level, you’re not alone!
My background is in applied mathematics. My Ph.D. was in modelling and robust control of systems with nonlinear and uncertain dynamics in an aerospace context. I have been teaching mathematics at different levels for over 20 years. I have been a programme lead for foundation pathways in science and engineering and a course writer and developer for several institutions.