Creating a Pathway for the Development of Undergraduate Math Majors and Minors in our Department
The Mathematics Department hires undergraduate math majors and minors as teaching assistants (UTAs) and graduated teaching assistants (GTAs) across disciplines to support our undergraduate students enrolled in our STEM core classes and Service Courses by offering weekly targeted supplemental instruction (SI) sessions in a dedicated WeBWorK lab – called the Math Gym and located in 3.02.08 within the Flawn Science Building. Just like a gym, the WeBWorK lab will be open during the day for individual use of the "equipment" – desktop computers and charging stations – but it also offers group workout SI sessions for students who need structured support.
During the initial launch in Spring 2023, these SI sessions were offered for students taking Precalculus and Calculus I. In Fall 2023, the Math Gym expanded to additionally assist students in Calculus II and Calculus III. In Fall 2025, the Math Gym expanded to additionally assist Applied Linear Algebra and Calculus for Business. By Spring 2026, the department hopes to offer these SI sessions for upper division math major specific courses.
More Than a Lab
The Math Gym is unique in that it's a WeBWorK lab designed to offer our STEM core students support from math majors and minors through targeted SI sessions. This means that session content will mirror course content through close collaboration with the course coordinators for the STEM core. In fact, the targeted SI sessions are not possible without the coordination of our STEM core classes, something that our department has been working towards for several years. Operating the Math Gym and an open WeBWorK lab is a unique opportunity for our department and the university to create a path to success for our math majors, minors, and ultimately for all students at UT San Antonio.
Further, this program builds on the department's strategy for student success by increasing the number of TAs available for student support.
The vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum, an increase in the number of TAs, and now the development of the Math Gym and WeBWorK lab is evidence of the student-centered vision for the Department and the College of Sciences which is focused on student success.
If you are an undergraduate math major or minor and interested in applying for a TA position, please fill out an application today!
Fall 2025 Math Gym Schedule
Individual Workout Sessions (Walk-In Hours)
These hours are open for any student to walk in and get help with WeBWorK problems or other questions about their course material! Students are encouraged to use this as a space to work on their homework together with Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTA) and Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) available to help. Computers are available to access WeBWorK Assignments.
Math Gym Weekly Schedule for Individual Workout Sessions
Monday – Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-3pm
TA support will always be available during these hours for the following courses:
MAT 1093 (Pre-Calculus), MAT 1213 / MAT 1214 (Calculus I)
Depending on TA availability, support will also be available for the following courses: MAT 1133 (Calculus for Business), MAT 1193 (Calculus for Biosciences), MAT 1313 (Algebra and Number Systems) , MAT 2213 / MAT 2214 (Calculus III), MAT 2233 (Linear Algebra), MAT 2254 (Applied Linear Algebra), and MAT 3613 (Differential Equations).
Virtual Math Gym (Online Drop-In Hours)
TA support will also be available online Monday-Thursday from 6-9pm and Saturday 10am-3pm at the following Zoom Link: https://utsa.zoom.us/j/92187423596
Targeted Workout Sessions (SI Sessions)
In addition to open hours, the Math Gym offers Targeted Workout Sessions, which are targeted supplemental review sessions where undergraduate TAs will go over relevant information for each course aligned with the current weekly materials. Students are encouraged to attend one of these sessions each week, particularly if they need help understanding the course material for that week!
Targeted Workout Sessions (SI Sessions) for PRE-CALCULUS
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11am FLN 3.02.08 |
2-3pm FLN 4.01.20 |
11am-12pm FLN 4.01.20 |
9-10am FLN 4.01.20 |
1-2pm FLN 4.01.20 |
Targeted Workout Sessions (SI Sessions) for CALCULUS I
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3pm-4pm FLN 4.01.10F |
10-11am FLN 4.01.20 |
1-2pm FLN 4.01.20 |
11am-12pm FLN 4.01.20 |
2-3pm FLN 4.01.20 |
Targeted Workout Sessions (SI Sessions) for CALCULUS II
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-5pm FLN 4.01.10F |
12-1pm FLN 4.01.20 |
3-4pm FLN 4.01.10F |
1-2pm FLN 4.01.20 |
9-10am FLN 4.01.20 |
Targeted Workout Sessions (SI Sessions) for CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-1pm FLN 4.01.20 |
12-1pm FLN 4.01.20 |
Targeted Workout Sessions (SI Sessions) for APPLIED LINEAR ALGEBRA
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3pm FLN 4.01.10F |
1-2pm FLN 4.01.20 |
10-11am FLN 4.01.20 |
Targeted Workout Sessions (SI Sessions) for ALGEBRA AND NUMBER SYSTEMS
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11am-12pm FLN 4.01.20 |
