How often do you find yourself working late or out running errands, and you’re suddenly starving. The thought of going home to cook a meal, which may take thirty minutes, is incredibly unappealing. You’re hungry now, so you make a quick detour to the nearest McDonald’s, Chipotle, or Panera.
Deep down, you know fast food is not an ideal dinner choice, but you’re able to satisfy your grumbling stomach quickly.
I’m not here to shame you… because we’ve all done it!
If you have a Big Mac every now and then, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. The problem is that you’re missing out on essential nutrients – like proteins and vitamins – that are a must in a healthy diet.
This is what hiring a math tutor for your child is like.
While a math tutor can give your child the help they need if pinched for time, many math tutors may not focus on long-term growth and improvements. Instead, you should hire a math coach to help your child develop important life skills that can make them incredibly successful in life.
A math coach is like a nutritionist.
Does your child complain as they complete their homework and ask, “When will I use this in real life?”
Maybe it’s difficult for your child to grasp why they are solving a math problem that asks them to divide eighty apples between a group of friends.
It’s not what the question is asking, though. It’s why the question is being asked.
Reasoning and critical thinking skills are developed when your child solves word problems. Through problem-solving, your child develops these skills to use across different subjects, in future professional settings, and in life.
Some of these skills include:
- Thinking creatively and non-linearly
A math coach helps expand your child’s thinking skills and encourages them to try different problem-solving methods. The coach ensures that your child has their computational skills mastered, then focuses on developing strong analytical and critical thinking skills. In doing so, your child works on reasoning and persuasive skills that they can use in other school subjects.
