How to Get the Most Out of Virtual Math Tutoring

Math can be a dreaded subject for many students. Tutoring can play an important role in enhancing a student’s learning experience. RISE Philadelphia tutoring services provide a great way for students across all grade levels to engage in math and improve their success inside and outside of the classroom. In this article, we will review some ways in which both tutors and students can actively engage in math topics during virtual tutoring sessions. 

Advice for Tutors

Your task is challenging but can be extremely rewarding. Focus on creating a virtual space that allows you to show the process of working through math problems in real-time with your students. For those that are technologically adept, consider connecting your iPad or another tablet device to your Webex or Zoom meeting. You can also consider using a computer that can rotate into a tablet, allowing you to easily write or draw out problems while sharing your screen. If you would rather write problems on paper, ensure that the lighting and angle of your camera is adequate for your students to see your work. Regardless of your choice in approach, we encourage rehearsing a math tutoring session to ensure that any potential hurdles are addressed. 

Tips for Students

We highly recommend that you bring practice problems to the tutoring sessions. It can be helpful to show your tutor both problems that are easier to solve, as well as those that are challenging. The easier to solve problems are helpful for your tutor, as we want to make sure you are approaching the problem correctly. For the more challenging problems, your tutor can break down difficult concepts, clarify steps, and demonstrate strategies for tackling similar problems in the future. For more resources, our RISE Philadelphia website has plenty of platforms found here that offer math problems for students with different learning styles. Make sure you bring a pencil/pen and paper to your session! The best way to approach math is by practicing and doing the problems yourself! Continue to work on topics you have covered with your tutor to make sure you don’t forget all the skills and tools you have learned

Author: Minjal Patel 

Medical Student, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine