Common Queries and Questions
How long is your lesson? +
My lessons are one hour long but I always can find extra time to let a student finish the task.
Do you travel to student’s home? +
No, I teach at my location at 59 McNab Blvd.
Does my son/daughter need one-on-one lesson or a group lesson? +
If a student having B for Math at school then he/she needs just a little guidance to improve. In this case I would recommend a group class. If a student is failing or struggling significantly because of a lack of prerequisite knowledge the they need at least one hour of intensive support and should attend an individual lesson.
What is the size of your group class? +
I do not teach more than two students per class. These two students are not necessarily of the same age or grade. Every student works on their own task. I teach one of them while the other is practicing what he/she just learned. During one hour I make sure that I covered all the material and answered all the questions both students came with.
How do you teach? +
At first I help a student understand the core logical structure of the concepts and methods they had trouble understanding. Then I assign practice questions with an increasing level of difficulty.
My son/daughter does all homework that is assigned at school but still cannot get more than 75% on her test. Why? +
Very often, there are many reasons why this happens. Some students do not focus well and make mistakes here and there which reduces their overall mark. Some do not get more than 75% because they cannot solve the “thinking” questions or have trouble applying their knowledge when questions on the test differ from what they practiced at home. I would recommend practicing all questions from the textbook regardless if they are assigned by a teacher or not. Always try challenging questions from the “Extending” section of the textbook. Do more than is assigned!
My daughter can’t manage her stress level during the test. She makes mistakes even though she knows the material. What could be recommended to improve? +
This happens because of a lack of confidence, which many girls suffer from. When practicing at home try to solve non-typical questions that are not explained by the teacher. Being able to figure out the solution without assistance boosts confidence. Trust me, the more you try to challenge yourself, the more your brain develops. Just do not give up even if you fail several times.