Did you every think of using an online math tutor?
In his brilliant book NonZero, Robert Wright talks about the difference between win-win solutions and win-lose solutions. A win lose solution is known as a zero sum. 1-1=0 whereas a win-win solution is 1+1=2.
That’s what you can look forward to with online math tutoring for your children. Some of these services are free and have been developed by computer scientists, professors, and teachers who wanted to change the US’s low ranking on student math and science scores. Somehow, kids just weren’t being taught well or aren’t learning well. These educators and programmers wanted to change all that. They developed GoMath.com, a very well developed resource for online math support.
What many online math tutoring programs, like GoMath.com do, is combine online games with learning. Adding clever sights, sounds, and action to spruce up a boring multiplication table. These games can “trick” students into learning by mixing in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and other math concepts into a multimedia environment.
Now I was pretty skeptical at first about tutoring programs like these. What about the need for multiplication flash cards? For a strict teacher insisting we pay attention? That’s how I learned. Sometimes math classes were fun. And sometimes they most definitely weren’t. But we did all learn.
Kids these days grow up without the same kind of discipline. Video games have shortened attention spans. They learn differently. Getting them to master the basics can be a tough task. That’s where specialized tutoring services come in.
One thing you may be surprised to find is that math tutoring has been made fun without taking out the substance. All the basic concepts are covered methodically, in detail and depth, but translated into modern language and media.
Here are the main subjects you can get excellent online math tutoring for:
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Sites like Interactive Math Tutor offer phone-based as well as online math tutoring. They parcel their tutoring programs into convenient sections including: Elementary Math, Calculus, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, and others. They offer personalized instructions as well as convenient scheduling and have over 7 years experience with standardized math exam preparation.
Some online math tutorial sites like this are geared towards business math, making them more suitable for older students or adults re-entering the job world. Their math tutors understand business applications and needs of the professional and help train with examples taken from common business use. Their email sessions and online interactive programs are also highly suited to adults with busy professional schedules.
As with any online business, do your research. Make sure they are credible, experienced, and have references or guarantees. Look for nationalized credentials or longevity. If you can’t get references, check elsewhere.
So whether you are looking for encouragement for your children, GMAT preparation or professional training for yourself, there is a new breed of online math tutorials available and they are well worth the investment of time.
