okay im a math tutor and im really NOT good at it. lol help me out here give me some advise. what do you like in a tutor?
2007-08-07 08:15:59 · 5 answers · asked by jme19914fun 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
i tutor people in college....around the ages of 30 for their GEDs for math.
2007-08-07 09:32:56 · update #1
study your thing!!!! absorb as much knowledge as you would when you're still in elementary......and then connect the math principles with everyday life.....(gosh that's hard!!!) make the session friendly and open........
also check out this site....
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
hope it helps...
Goodluck.!!!!!!
2007-08-07 08:27:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost, I'd like them to KNOW MATH. I dont care how nice they are, if they suck at math they're USELESS.
Second, I would want them to be patient. Patience is essential in a good tutor.
When explaining the solution to a problem step by step, try to make thing as visual and obvious as possible. During the school year, my Calc teacher would zoom through the step by step explanations and assume everyone was on the same page as him.
This is all I can think of. I hope this helps you.
2007-08-07 15:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by APB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a math tutor for a couple years while I was in college...
First thing is to make sure you have a THOROUGH knowledge of the levels of math you are tutoring.
Then, in my opinion, the most important attribute of a good tutor is a lot of patience. DO NOT get frustrated if the student isn't grasping on to the material right away...When explaining how to do a problem, walk the student through slowly. Constantly ask if they have any questions or if they understand the material...After working on a certain type of problem, make sure they can work on similar problem on their own.
Depending on the age/grade level of the student, offer lots of positive reinforcement when they do well. Even offer to treat them to something if, for example, they get a certain number of consecutive problems right, or when they make A's on tests.
2007-08-07 15:28:28 · answer #3 · answered by SoulDawg 4 UGA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be patient and calm with your students that you are tutoring. And if they do good, compliment them. If they need help, do the best you can to help them succeed. In a tutor, I would like a caring and outgoing teacher because thats what kids llike. love and attention.
2007-08-07 15:25:02 · answer #4 · answered by Jordan Espy 21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make games like put q's on the and put the a's up too and it is like a match game
2007-08-07 15:25:50 · answer #5 · answered by so_cute_one<> 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋