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How To Choose A Math Tutor In New York

Sometimes the regular school classroom, for a variety of reasons, does not sufficiently improve a student's math skills and achievements. In this situation a math tutor can bring a new perspective to the learning experience that can make the difference between a passing and a failing grade.

The decision to include a math tutor into a student's learning experience is a personal one and there are no generalizations that can be made about who should or should not be tutored. Students who are in need of math tutoring generally fall into two categories: there's the student who is able to complete all the school work, studies hard, and yet continues to have a hard time grasping the concepts and applications of math; then there's the student who is unmotivated and disheartened and who is just not doing well with any school work. Both kinds of student can benefit from the expertise of a math tutor.

There are many scenarios that could cause a student to have anxiety about math. One of the symptoms of math anxiety is that a student will memorize formulas without actually understanding how the problems are solved. If this habit of just working mechanically gets too deeply ingrained, students can find that they require extra help to get out of the "math hole" that they find themselves in and only then begin to adopt a true problem-solving approach -- one which can be useful in a variety of different situations.

It is important to stress to the student that needing a tutor is not in any way a reflection of his or her intelligence. Especially with young people, the thought of being "different" or being labeled as "slow" is extremely counterproductive. Grasping the mechanics of mathematics is usually about HOW we think and not about how WELL we think. A student should consider a tutor as more of a personal trainer for an academic subject than as a punishment for doing poorly. Having a tutor can make a dramatic difference for a student who sincerely wants to confront a problem with math.

Getting the Student On Board

The first thing to consider before getting a math tutor is always to ask the student how he or she feels about the idea. Students who are receptive to the thought of working with a tutor, and who realize they need help, are much more likely to benefit from tutoring. Imposing a new teacher in a close one-on-one environment when is student is resistant to the whole idea, can simply create added pressure. Frustration over low performance in the context of the social and academic pressures of school is enough on its own to cause stress, on top of the prospect of working with yet another teacher. So it's important to help the student to understand how useful a personal tutor can be.

The Parent's Homework

After doing your research by searching online, reading your local classifieds or asking your school or people in your community for a referral, you should have a list of several good candidates to interview.

Some questions you should ask yourself in advance include: Where do you prefer that the tutoring to take place? How much of a budget do you have for math tutoring throughout the year? And what does your child and your child's school consider to be the attainable goals for using a tutor.

How To Interview a Tutor

Always ask to meet the tutor in person. This way, you can address all your questions and get your answers right away. You will also be able to get a sense of what the chemistry might be between tutor and student. Here are some questions to consider asking when interviewing a prospective tutor:

* What is your experience in math tutoring?

* What are your qualifications?

* How would you describe your teaching style?

* How do you handle difficult situations especially if the student doesn't pay attention?

* How long is a regular tutoring session?

* Can you extend regular tutoring hours if the need arises?

* What are your preferences as to where the tutoring sessions should be held?

* Do you have experience working with my child's age group?

* Are you open to consulting with my child's classroom teacher?

Getting Results

Once you have secured the services of a tutor, you should describe as clearly as you can, what you see as the goals for the student. A good tutor will ask to see some of the student's math work. Looking at their class work and test results will assist the math tutor in developing a good approach for the learning process. If the process and the chemistry are right, the student will start to find the homework getting easier and school in general less frustrating. When you see the student beginning to take pride in what he or she has learned, you will know that your decision to hire a math tutor was the right one.

Gary King holds an honors degree in mathematics from the University of London and was awarded a post-graduate degree, with distinction, in math ed. from the University of London Institute of Education. He was Head of the Mathematics Faculty at Columbia Preparatory School in New York City for 10 years before his appointment as Deputy Principal of Bangkok Patana School, the pre-eminent international school in Southeast Asia.

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Placement Papers - Stop Worrying About the GD Test and Hard Interview Questions

Students have a lot of worries especially regarding their future after the completion of their degree. They have to secure a good job in their own field and not just anywhere. Students tend to get depressed as the companies start coming to their college campuses for placements. Getting tensed is not the solution to the problem. In fact it aggravates the problem.

Students need to prepare well for the placement papers of the reputed companies. The multinational companies like Infosys, Wipro, HR, TCS, HCL and Satyam Computers usually have tough selection procedures. Their placement papers are lengthy and difficult. The placement test papers pattern consists of a written test accompanies by group discussion and Technical / HR interviews. The written test may consist of technical questions, aptitude, reasoning, quantitative, mathematics questions and English language verbal or non verbal questions. Thus there are various sections in these employment exam papers. Different students may find different test sections to be difficult depending upon their abilities. For example a student weak in mathematics may find it very difficult while another student may find mathematics questions to be very easy. All this depends upon the student's initial years education. A person who has not learned English language may find English verbal section be very difficult even if its quite easy.

Don't think that another student has a better brain than you and he / she is superior than you. It all depends upon the actual time when the test starts. Some intelligent and well prepared students just cant manage at the exam time while other students who are normally not that knowledgeable manage to attempt all the questions. One can never guess whether a particular student will succeed in the recruitment test or not. Reading placement papers is a must for success and understanding the written test patterns gives you an advantage over your rivals.

Placement Papers - Test Question Papers HR and Technical Interview Questions

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