As a devoted parent, you're well aware of the challenges your child faces in their academic journey, particularly when it comes to conquering the complexities of mathematics. You've likely experienced firsthand the frustration that both you and your young learner have encountered. Initially, you may have attempted to assist your child on your own, but found yourself lacking the necessary time, solid grasp of mathematical concepts, or perhaps even the patience required to truly make a difference. So, what's the solution? The answer lies in the invaluable support and guidance that a math tutor can provide. By enlisting the help of a professional tutor, you'll be equipping your child with the tools they need to not only overcome their mathematical struggles, but also to nurture a lifelong love for numbers. We'll delve into the numerous benefits that math tutoring can offer, ultimately setting your child up for a successful academic future.
1. More confidence
An overall increase in confidence is a great benefit from math tutoring.
Students start to actualize their potential when they participate without the fear of getting an answer wrong when they’re more comfortable with the material. With time and effort and a relationship with a knowledgeable instructorstudents feel and understand they will actually get better.
Our first step is to improve the mindset of the student. As they continually see their own progress (overcoming obstacles time and time again), students become confident in other subjects as well as other areas of life
In a study of 600 students, “at the National Institute of Education in Singapore, professors Lazar Stankov, Suzanne Morony, and Lee Yim Ping have found that students who think they are skilled in math tend to perform well on math tests.” (Briggs, S)
Family Testimony
I’ve been so impressed with Noah lately! His hand has been raised and he’s helped others”
-Teacher message to the parent of a 5th grade client.
2. One on one attention
Another great benefit of math tutoring is the one on one attention your student will receive. For the most part, there are about 20-30 students in each math class, which means your student may not be receiving enough personalized attention to help them excel.
It’s a bit more difficult for teachers to give each student personalized attention, walk them through what they need to improve on, and have a growth plan for them specifically. While teachers try their best to help all their students at the same time, with math tutoring your child can have personal instruction and teaching styles catered to them.
“Market analysts at Bear-Stearns now estimate that parents whose children are in the top and the bottom of their classes (21 percent of the total) are likely to seek tutoring.” (Gut, G. F., & Monell, J.)
It makes sense that students with average B & C grades find tutoring to excel, the students who are already doing well with A’s are driven to keep it up and are getting tutored to continue to excel, and the students who are struggling are finding tutoring to catch up.
Tutoring helps bored or under-stimulated children reach their full potential.
FAMILY Testimonial:
Counting Potential has amazed me! Just over a summer, my daughter was able to overcome third grade math obstacles and reach fourth grade level work. She struggled with word problems and solving problems with more than two digits, particularly in multiplication and division. The Instructor was very patient with her. She assessed where my daughter was in her learning, then created a lesson plan built around her way of thinking. This built my daughter's confidence and caused her to WANT to learn more. She will enter fourth grade armed with the tools needed to excel in math, as well as other subjects, because of what she has learned with Counting Potential. I will proudly recommend anyone to work with Counting Potential. The sessions are definitely worth it to secure your child's education and academic success. ~Rising 4th grade parent
3. Your student will see improved test scores
Student test scores play a large role in student GPAs and what classes they will be entering the following year, especially as students enter middle and high school. The same is true for students seeking acceptance for independent and private schools. Having excellent test scores will help your child get into the math courses they want like AP, Honors or GT and the years after that as well, which benefits their college application process.
A private math tutor enables your child to prepare better for upcoming tests as they work together on your child’s weaknesses.
Family Testimonial:
The instructor with Counting Potential was amazing! My daughter started with a D in Algebra and ended the year with a B+. The instructor’s approach was personalized. She ensured lessons were aligned with what my daughter was currently working on in school, and tailored the sessions to my daughter’s learning style and individual needs. ~Parent of an Algebra 1 student
4. Improved attitude toward school & academics
Many students often find mathematics to be boring, ridiculously hard or are just confused because they don’t understand the material. When your child starts to understand how and why the math works instead of learning through rote memorization of the material, they will enjoy math more & turn a positive attitude towards it.
It’s much harder to forget when you understand concepts rather than memorizing only. In the world of education we call this conceptual understanding.
Family Testimonial:
I'm so grateful for all that you have done to make her feel capable and smart! ~Parent of a third grader
5. Build good & productive habits
Your child is going to learn how to effectively improve their skills in math which comes with proper study habits. With adding on skills and concepts rooted in executive functioning this leads to better time management, a better understanding of why work ethic is important, and reliably able to independently learn.
These skill sets will be proved to be useful in other areas of their life and help your student become more proactive, and set them up for long term successes.
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“For the first time in a long time, I’m excited to see their report card” ~ Parent of Executive Functioning Coaching student
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