Please help. my son needs act prac and tutoring. is kumon or sylvan better, in rates and quality.
is tere any other, then please tell.
If you give me a nice answer which is not vbreif, you will get a best answer,
thanks
2007-01-27 04:14:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
I did both.
In Kumon they gave you a book and help IF you needed it and IF you could get it. Basically it was exactly like school where you finish the book and move on to the next one. I didn't like it.
In Sylvan they helped YOU! First you take an assessment test to find out your levels in different areas of school. You would then go to a teacher who would either help you with homework or let you work on Sylvan's materials. It was up to you. The teachers there were actually CERTIFIED teachers, unlike Kumon, and had tons of experiance teaching all different kids at all different levels. You were also given an assessment every few months to find out how you progressed.
Price wise, Sylvan is more expensive, but worth it. To be perfectly honest, instead of sending a child to Kumon I would go down to a local teacher supply store and buy some curriculum work books (which the child fills out). It would save you time and money because that is all the child really does.
Quality wise, you cannot beat Sylvan. For example:
My sister went to Kumon for math for 2 years. She was in grade 2 when she started and after 2 years she was at the grade 6 books, but still not doing well in math in school. She wasn't taught anything, just asked to fill out the books based on the previous books, etc.
She went to Sylvan for 3 years. After 6 months she was no longer failing math. After 2 years she started working on other subjects instead of math (with help in math on an irregular basis). After 3 years she went from being a D student to a B+, and quit when highschool started (with a deal from my parents that she would have to go back if she couldn't keep her grades above a B). She is now finishing grade 12 and has A's in English and Sciences, and B's in math.
2007-01-28 04:14:06 · answer #1 · answered by bpbjess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kumon Tutor
2016-12-17 18:35:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about Oxford, but I do know that Sylvan has substandard pay for its teachers. You may find a good tutor there, but frankly, Sylvan's rates aren't competitive and I wouldn't expect their tutor performance to be stellar. Disclaimer: I work for C2 tutoring, which pays well. If quality of teaching is reflected by quality of compensation (an axiom I agree with), then if I were you I'd leave Sylvan out of consideration.
2016-03-17 00:36:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both have different approaches. Both are effective and expensive. Have you considered a private tutor? Many teachers are willing to tutor after school and don't charge as much as the centers do. You also don't have to have a contract or attend a pre-specified amount of times.
Another option is Club-Z if there is one near you. They offer a service to help you find a certified teacher to do in-home tutoring.
Local colleges may also be able to help. If they have an education program, they may have students looking for some tutoring opportunities.
Good Luck!
2007-01-27 10:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by Joanne D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sylvan
2007-01-27 08:11:50 · answer #5 · answered by Jaz 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If money is the issue, look for a private tutor instead of a learning center. Learning centers hire the same type of teachers you can, charge twice as much, and pay their tutors low wages. Go to craigslist.com and post your own ad, that way you can control your own price, and still get a qualified teacher to tutor your child for less. Good luck!
2007-01-27 06:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by queenrakle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sylvan, I have heard is a much better investment. Other than a personal education plan( PEP), you will receive a progress report. The progress reports are usually aren't loquacious, but are actually to the point( a great time saver). They will almost always take time to expostulate your child's progress with you.
2007-01-27 06:07:18 · answer #7 · answered by Professor Sheed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a wonderful tutor for our daughter. Her tutor is a teacher looking to supplement her income. She comes to our house, which is very convenient, and charges by the hour. Might be cheaper than the established businesses.
2007-01-27 07:37:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Is Kumon
2016-10-04 11:46:04 · answer #9 · answered by mish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would probably say Sylvan because it has been around longer.
2007-01-27 04:25:54 · answer #10 · answered by ojndoanj 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋