Each week , groups were assigned sections from the course textbook. It was the duty of each group member to study the material prior to the weekly meeting outside of class and to bring ideas and questions to the group problem – solving session. Through collaboration the five group members would exchange ideas and strategies to solve the assigned mathematical problems. The mentors were on the side observing their activities and providing assistance to get them going if needed. It should be noted that the mentors were not providing solution to any particular math problem , but giving some hints so that the group members can solve it by themselves. In other words , the Mentors were not acting as Math Problem – Solvers for them.