Learning Lab 

The Learning Lab uses instructional technology to provide individualized learning for students enrolled at KCC. The lab provides opportunities for students to review and practice math, writing, reading, basic science, study skills, word processing and other basic skills.

Students and instructors use the instructional equipment and networks to supplement learning for a variety of college courses. See the Tutor Center Overview video.

Location: Room L329

Hours

Learning Lab
7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays

Summer hours:
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Closed Fridays

Cost

Use of the Learning Lab is FREE!

Your contact

For more information on the services available in the Learning Lab, contact Bernadette Bosley at 815-802-8474 or bbosley@kcc.edu.

Resources

Students have the option of using audiotapes, videotapes, and computer programs. Adaptive equipment is available for students with special needs. Services are available on a walk-in basis. Tutors are available 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fridays. Summer hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; closed Fridays.

Audio Cassettes

  • How To Reduce Test Anxiety
  • How To Ace Tests  

Intermediate Algebra

  • Real Number System
  • Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
  • Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities
  • Polynomials (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
  • Factoring
  • Rational Expressions (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication,Division)
  • Complex Fractions
  • Radicals
  • Solving Quadratic Equations
  • Complex Numbers (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication,Division)

Videocassettes

Test Taking Tactics

  • Improving Mathematics Studying & Test Taking Skills
  • Concentration

Basic College Mathematics

  • Whole Numbers
  • More Operations With Whole Numbers
  • Fractions
  • Operations With Fractions
  • Decimals: Part I
  • Decimals: Part II
  • Problem Solving I
  • Percent
  • Solving Problems Involving Percent
  • Applications for Business and Consumers: A Calculator Approach
  • U.S. Customary System of Measurement
  • Rational Numbers
  • Operations with Rational Numbers
  • Algebraic Expressions
  • Solving Linear Equations
  • Problem Solving III
  • Solving Word Problems That Involve Linear Equations
  • Geometry

Understanding Intermediate Algebra

  • The Fundamental Concepts
  • Equations & Inequalities
  • Polynomials
  • Rational Expressions
  • Exponents
  • Radical Expressions
  • Second Degree Equations & Inequalities
  • Graphing Linear Equations & Inequalities
  • Systems of Equations
  • The Conic Sections
  • Functions
  • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Basic Skills Review

  • GEAR - Language Skills
  • Reading Road Trip - Reading Comprehension
  • Basic Math Skills - Basic math through Algebra and Geometry
  • MathXpert - Calculus assistance