The teaching of math in today’s schools often just doesn’t add up.
According to the 2012 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), the math testing scores of students in the United States lag behind 29 other developed countries, including China, Vietnam, New Zealand, Canada, and Poland. Average class sizes still are too large for effective individualized interaction between student and math teacher.
And thanks to the initiative—some would call it an obsession—of schools to satisfy No Child Left Behind requirements, today’s kids are often “taught to the test” rather than taught to carry and adapt math skills throughout a lifetime of application.
Given this state of affairs, the rise of after school math programs is understandable. Parents want to find solutions to their children’s struggles with math—solutions their schools often aren’t providing.
Tutors and programs in brick-and-mortar locations have become a popular choice.
Yet, alternatives exist to this approach.
Parents no longer have to leave the house to receive the personalized instruction they need. Kids can improve their math skills with an online tutor in the comfort of their living rooms.
Benefits of At-Home, Instructor-Led After School Online Math Tutoring
The rapid popularity of online teaching and learning has propelled the idea of an at-home tutoring program into a reality. Kids struggling with math concepts and math courses can get personalized, interactive help.
Here are four advantages to such a program:
Personalized instruction:
Math tutoring must constantly adapt to the learning, improvement, and situation of the child. With brick-and-mortar tutors, that adaptability can go at a slower pace, particularly if your child is seeing different instructors on every visit.
An online math program can still be instructor-led, but also guided by the technology, data, and AI.
Instructional videos are available on-demand; if a student is struggling with difficult concepts, he or she can get instant help.
With both the program and an instructor grading, tracking, and evaluating the student’s progress, adapting the curriculum to the child’s needs becomes more thorough and efficient.
