What is SMARTHINKING?

• 900 minutes of free online tutoring (Students needing more than 15 hours can purchase additional hours at smarthinking.com)*
• Sponsored by the Center for Academic Success

For What Subjects is Tutoring Offered?

• Writing
• Math: basic math through calculus II
• Business: statistics, finance, economics, accounting
• Science: general biology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, physics, chemistry
• Foreign Language: Spanish

How do I begin to Use SMARTHINKING?

Students

• Can register through their PAWS account under Student Services by clicking SMARTHINKING.
• Students must use a valid LSU e-mail address for thier username and e-mail address when registering.

Faculty

• Do not have access to SMARTHINKING, but can get a free demo account by calling Melissa Brocato (225-578-5293) at the Center for Academic Success
• Can get training by contacting Barbara McManus at 225-578-1135 or facdev@lsu.edu.
• Can inform their students on their course web page to register for SMARTHINKING through their PAWS account under student services by clicking SMARTHINKING

How do I efficiently use my 900 minutes of free tutoring?

• Do as much work as you can before engaging an online tutor
• Determine specific questions you would like to discuss with the tutor
• Submit questions that can be answered off line whenever possible

How can I find out more about SMARTHINKING?

• Visit their web site: www.smarthinking.com
• Call the Center for Academic Success 225-578-2872

*Need to Purchase Additional Hours? Go to smarthinking.com Click on "Individuals" and then click on "Buy Now!" to review our pricing and terms of service. When you are comfortable with the terms and know which plan you would like to buy, use the "Click Here to Create Your Account!" button to get started.