Do the Math on TV is back, live, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. on Bright House Networks Ch. 15. But the action and benefits for students who need help with their math homework starts well before that with certificated math teachers taking calls and working problems over the phone with students from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Students desiring a little extra help with their math homework can dial the Do the Math help lines, (661) 636-4357 and toll free (866) 636-6284, 3:30-5:30 p.m., to have problems solved over the phone. Some callers will have their problems worked live on TV between 4 and 5 p.m. "Why does it work," said KETN Coordinator John Lenko who has been directing the show since it first went on the air. "Because the tutors seem like friends. They stay with the student for however long it takes to solve the problem. They make sure they have the building blocks to figure out the problem and will take them back to basics if that is needed. They are the caller’s personal tutor, one-on-one until the problem is solved. And there is the entertainment factor. The students like going on live. TV is fun." There is more than one avenue open for solving problems. Students can also review archives of past programs on the Internet by clicking on the Do the Math link at http://www.kern.org. Do the Math originates from the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, where it was developed. All instruction and tutoring adheres to California Department of Education curriculum standards. More