Maths & English Tutoring FAQ’s

What is the best way to tutor math?

Parents seek qualified tutors, but these tutors need to be using the right curriculum and someone needs to check the quality of the tutoring offered and how it is delivered. This is what we call quality control. Tutors need to have a structured program not just random things to do.

For maths tutoring a structured program is needed to ensure conceptual understanding not just covering methods and calculations. When students reach a deep level of understanding they perform better in maths.

The right maths tutors, yes they do help. Make sure you find the right one. How do you know if a tutor is a good maths tutor? You need to look at qualifications, passion, experience, quality curriculum and quality control.

Global Education Academy uses a scientific approach for maths tutoring.

There are red flags you need to pay attention to:

If your child finds school boring, it might be a sign of disengagement at school. They might be struggling or gifted. Gifted students usually disengage as the level of maths taught at school is too easy for them.

If your child finds doing homework challenging and feels like it is a big chore, they probably need maths tutoring

If your child lacks the independency to do their homework without your help, they might need maths tutoring

What is the best way to tutor English?

Parents seek qualified tutors, but these tutors need to be using the right curriculum and someone needs to check the quality of the tutoring offered and how it is delivered. This is what we call quality control. Tutors need to have a structured program not just random things to do. Especially when it comes to writing, it is not just the creativity that needs to be enhances, but also grammar, spelling, punctuation and students need to have a broad range of higher-level vocabulary. English needs to be tutored comprehensively and in a structured way.

For English tutoring a structured program is needed to ensure that all the components of the language are covered in a linked way. Random teaching does not help at all.

The right English tutors, yes, they do help. Make sure you find the right tutor. How do you know if a tutor is a good English tutor? You need to look at qualifications, passion, experience, quality curriculum and quality control.

Global Education Academy uses a scientific approach for English tutoring

There are red flags you need to pay attention to:

If your child finds school boring, it might be a sign of disengagement at school. They might be struggling or gifted. Gifted students usually disengage as the level of English taught at school is too easy for them.

If your child finds doing homework challenging and feels like it is a big chore, they probably need English tutoring

If your child lacks the independency to do their homework without your help, they might need English tutoring

How much does a tutor cost per hour in Australia?

The range of tutoring is from $45 per hour to $165 per hour. It depends on the qualification of the tutor and also on the quality of teaching. Tutoring can be a waste of money if no quality control measures are put in place. Parents need to check if the place has a structured program and if the tutors have been trained properly. It is not enough to tutor as teachers teach at school. Tutoring is more specialised than just teaching at school.

Best tutors in Sydney for primary and high school students Global Education Academy is a multi-award winner for best educational services in the national award.

Based on the qualifications and experience of teachers, the cost can range from $45 per hour to $165 per hour.  Tutors need to have the qualifications and the training needed to make a difference. Especially for primary students, tutoring them as they are taught at school will not make a difference. To make a difference students need to be taught differently and have a richer more structured program that works.

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Is it worth going to selective schools?

Year on year the top 10 high schools in their HSC ranking, 9 of them are selective public school. It is definitely worth it not just because of the ranking and the academic results but also for the like-minded peers they will have in these school. Most students are education-oriented and quite serious when it comes to their studies. Most of them continue to undertake university degrees.

Preparation for the selective test starts early. Many parents start when their children in year 3 or year 4. The test is in term 1 year 6. Preparation usually is done in a tutoring centre. Practice tests do not work by themselves. Students need to learn and be taught and understand. The test is becoming less predictable every year so practice tests are not very effective.

Preparation for the selective test starts early. Many parents start when their children in year 3 or year 4. The test is in term 1 year 6. Preparation usually is done in a tutoring centre. Practice tests do not work by themselves. Students need to learn and be taught and understand. The test is becoming less predictable every year so practice tests are not very effective.

The selective school test is quite challenging. It is also becoming less predictable every year. Hence, students need to be equipped with exceptional problem-solving skills and be independent in their thinking.

Students need to complete 4 exams in one go. The need to have high level of problem-solving skills, analytical skills and also great exam techniques and time management skills. They need to know what to do if they encounter a question they have never seen before.

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After reaching out to Global Education Academy within the first two weeks I could see the difference.

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