Our tutoring method.
Great tutoring isn't about handing students the answers. It's about teaching them how to find the answers themselves, and here's how we do it.
Independent by the end of the session.
A student should be able to work through a problem accurately and on their own, without the tutor's help. Everything we do is built around getting them there.
We start by asking, not telling
Our tutors guide students with leading questions: small, well-timed prompts that help a student move from one step to the next on their own. Instead of doing the problem for them, we help them discover each step, so the thinking sticks long after the lesson ends.
We meet every student where they are
Students learn differently, so we adjust our approach to fit each one. Most thrive on guided questioning, but when a topic is brand new or a learner needs more support, we shift to whatever helps them most.
Guided questioning
The tutor asks leading questions that walk the student step by step through a problem type. The student does the thinking; the tutor provides the nudges.
Model, then practice together
When understanding is limited, the tutor works through a clear example first, then has the student try one with guidance, gradually handing over the reins.
Direct demonstration
Sometimes a student learns best by being shown each problem type. In these rare cases we cater to that style, then build them back toward solving on their own.
Visuals on every concept
No matter which approach we use, our tutors back up terms and definitions with plenty of visuals. Seeing a concept, not just hearing it, helps it click and makes it far easier to remember.
See our method in action
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