We believe that every child (and adult learner!) deserves the chance to excel in and outside of the classroom and to be confident in their potential. Our team of skilled instructors knows that brushing up on your math skills isn’t just a back-to-school best practice; it’s a rewarding year-round practice that gives kids plenty of benefits and opportunities as they pursue their academic goals.
Below, we’ll highlight just a few of the many benefits of academic tutoring for math. Read on to learn more!
Building a Strong Foundation
Math is a subject that requires students to develop a strong understanding of foundational concepts, formulas, and operations in order to accomplish more complex equations at higher levels. While this may not be a challenge for those who naturally “get the hang of it,” many students will struggle with at least one or two core concepts during their schooling. What may start as a simple disconnect can quickly become a major hindrance without the proper help and lead to difficulty approaching further formulas and schoolwork down the line.
Math tutoring helps bridge these gaps quickly by reinforcing core concepts and ensuring a solid foundation. Tutors often present the same ideas in a new format that works best for a student’s individual method of learning, which is often not possible in a crowded classroom setting.
Boosting Confidence
One of the biggest hurdles that kids often face when learning math is a sense of anxiety that comes from past difficulties or missing out on the core concepts as mentioned above. While the learning process looks different for every student, those who feel that they are (or are definitively) beginning to fall behind their classmates often feel embarrassed and even anxious about their inability to grasp the material as others. If this continues for long enough, your child may even develop a negative attitude toward math overall, which leads to further difficulties in learning.
1-1 tutoring helps to remove much of this anxiety and feelings of inadequacy by giving students a private environment directly tailored to their needs. This format allows them to learn at their own pace with the support of their instructor. This personalized attention helps build confidence as children see their skills improve and realize that they are capable of mastering math concepts.
Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills
Math is more than just numbers. Underneath every equation is an approach that requires problem-solving skills and critical thinking that allows students to break down complex problems into different steps and components to find the right solution. Math tutoring can help children learn how to approach equations methodically and systematically. These problem-solving skills carry over to other academic subjects, as well as day-to-day events and help prepare kids to tackle unique situations and challenges as they grow.
Preparing for Standardized Tests
Standardized tests are a significant part of the Canadian educational system, and students need to be able to perform at a certain level to qualify for certain programs, like AP or IB placement. Math tutoring helps students prepare for these kidneys of tests by familiarizing them with formatting, key concepts and by teaching strategies to help them navigate exams confidently.
and math is a core component of these assessments. Math tutoring helps students prepare for these tests by familiarizing them with the test format, reviewing key concepts, and teaching test-taking strategies. This preparation can reduce test anxiety and improve performance, giving children a better chance of achieving high scores that can open doors to advanced classes and future opportunities.
Encouraging a Growth Mindset
Finally, math and academic tutoring promote a growth-focused mindset that prioritizes success through hard work, perseverance and continuous learning. While some children may enter math tutoring with anxiety, learning how to tackle previous points of difficulty and overcome them creates a compelling reason to continue forward to discover what else they can achieve. By breaking down barriers and learning how to take on challenges with confidence, students learn that they can control their academic future and excel far more than they may have previously believed.
Unlock Your Child’s Full Academic Potential With Math Tutoring Today
As the new school year begins, don’t miss your chance to set your child up for success. Contact Musicworks Canada today to learn more about our tutoring online and in-house at our 25+ locations across Canada.
