I usually go through topics that the student wants to go over in the lesson, by initially talking through parts of the topic with lots of examples followed by both textbook questions and exam questions so the student is capable to answer questions on the topic. I keep asking the students questions so they aren't just passively listening but actually learning from my lessons. In my experience, pra...
I usually go through topics that the student wants to go over in the lesson, by initially talking through parts of the topic with lots of examples followed by both textbook questions and exam questions so the student is capable to answer questions on the topic. I keep asking the students questions so they aren't just passively listening but actually learning from my lessons. In my experience, practicing questions is the best way to learn so I always make sure to leave lots of time in the session to practice questions so the student feels more confident when sitting exams in school. However, this is only possible if the student grasps the initial concept so it is equally important to effectively teach the mathematics first. Nearer exams, if the student is happy with most topics I tend to go over general exam papers to make sure they don't have any gaps in their knowledge. Often small 1 or 2 marked questions can be overlooked but I am keen to make the student able to answer these smaller marked questions too. Furthermore, good exam technique is another important skill, such as always showing your working and laying out working neatly. This approach to tutoring has meant I have received very positive feedback on the many GCSE and A-Level students I have been teaching for the past three years during my degree. Now I have completed by undergraduate in mathematics with a first-class degree, I have more time to spend tutoring students