Children often require a bit more specialized instruction in their studies than they receive in school every day. When children aren’t do well in their math classes, for example, it is not because they’re not intelligent. Many very bright students do poorly in school for any number of reasons–they may have trouble concentrating, or their instructors’ teaching styles may not be those which are ideal for your child. The best thing for students like this is, in almost all cases, a qualified tutor who can provide one-on-one instruction. But how can you find a qualified math tutor for your child?

Start by honing in on your child’s particular learning style. Different children benefit more from different styles of teaching–this has been known for many years. No two brains are exactly alike, and the way we process information varies widely from person to person. This is one of the main reasons that many intelligent children have trouble in math classes. Math instruction involves complicated abstract concepts that are difficult for many children to visualize and understand. If a student who benefits more from visual instruction is stuck with a teacher who can only express these concepts verbally, [Read more…]