{"id":8544,"date":"2019-04-30T11:31:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T11:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8544"},"modified":"2024-04-02T13:00:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T13:00:07","slug":"how-to-find-the-perfect-maths-tutor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/parents\/how-to-find-the-perfect-maths-tutor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find the Perfect Maths Tutor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether Maths comes naturally to your child, or if they find some bits tricky, finding a tutor can work wonders for their confidence and progress. But how can you find the perfect person to help your child?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\">MyTutor<\/a>, we choose only the friendliest, best communicators and highest achievers to join our team of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/view-tutors\/Maths\/GCSE\/\">tutors<\/a>. They\u2019re all at top UK universities, so wherever you live, you can take your pick from the cream of the crop.<\/p>\n<p>With our online classroom, one-to-one lessons can take place anywhere, whenever\u2019s convenient for you. Because we\u2019ve got such a range of tutors across the country too, you can pick someone who will really click with your child. They\u2019ll look forward to lessons, and you\u2019ll see the results!<\/p>\n<p>Because so many kids across the UK need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/view-tutors\/Maths\/GCSE\/\">Maths tutors<\/a>, we\u2019ve put together a list of the top questions that parents ask us when they\u2019re on the lookout. Read on for everything you need to know to find the perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/view-tutors\/Maths\/GCSE\/\">Maths tutor<\/a> for your child.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#Q1\">Why get a maths tutor?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Q2\">Do I need a Maths tutor?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Q3\">Do Maths tutors help?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Q4\">How do I find a Maths tutor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Q5\">How much do Maths tutors charge?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Q6\">How much is a GCSE Maths tutor?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Q7\">How much is an A Level Maths tutor?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"Q1\">1. Why get a maths tutor?<\/h2>\n<p>There are lots of reasons why you might want to find a Maths tutor for your child. If they find it hard to keep up with the pace of classroom teaching, and if they\u2019ve fallen behind at all, their tutor can guide them through each topic step-by-step until they get it. Lessons are always geared to how your child learns too, so they can make fast progress as a result.<\/p>\n<p>Especially in the lead-up to GCSE, A Level and IB exams, as stress creeps up on your teen their tutor can help by working out a study plan with them. Especially with tutors who are at university or recently graduated, they can be in a perfect position to pass along advice from their own recent exam experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Even if your child loves Maths and doesn\u2019t struggle with it, one-to-one tuition can be their secret weapon to help them excel even further. If they\u2019re interested in studying Maths, Physics or Engineering at university, tutors can be perfect role models to motivate them. As well as helping with homework and revision, those with the right experience can also offer university application advice when the time is right.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Q2\">2. Do I need a maths tutor?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure about whether your child needs a tutor or not, the best thing is to have a chat with them about it. You can also discuss it with their teacher to get a clear feel for how they\u2019re doing and where they might need some more help.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure how your child would respond to tuition, it\u2019s worth arranging a trial session so you and your child can meet a tutor. This is a great way to get a feel for how weekly lessons would work, and your teen can talk to the tutor about what they\u2019d go over each week too.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Q3\">3. Do Maths tutors help?<\/h2>\n<p>Short answer: yes! At MyTutor, we\u2019ve found that our students improve by an average of a whole grade (often more) in just a term\u2019s worth of lessons. As well as that, 80% have told us that one-to-one lessons made them feel more confident in their studies. If you find a tutor who your child gets on well with, and who is an expert in the subject, the focus of one-to-one learning is one of the most effective ways to help them achieve their potential.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Q4\">4. How do I find a Maths tutor?<\/h2>\n<p>Finding a tutor is simple. If you use an online platform, just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/view-tutors\/Maths\/GCSE\/\">search for the subject<\/a>, level and price range you need, see which tutor you\u2019d like to try, and then message them to arrange a first meeting. After that, if they\u2019re a good match with your child, you can then work out a weekly slot (or more) for your lessons.<\/p>\n<p>You can also find tutors through word-of-mouth, if any of your child&#8217;s friends have had a good tutor who they recommend. Their school may also know of some good tutors who could help your child.<\/p>\n<p>When looking for a tutor, a good rule of thumb is to find someone two education levels more advanced than what they\u2019ll be teaching. So for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/view-tutors\/Maths\/A-Level\/\">A Level Maths tutor<\/a>, for example, it\u2019s best to find someone at least in their second year at university studying Maths, if not beyond.<\/p>\n<p>They should have all the paperwork (exam certificates etc) to verify this too. The good thing about using a platform such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/view-tutors\/Maths\/GCSE\/\">MyTutor<\/a> is that we check all our tutors&#8217; paperwork when they sign up with us, so you don&#8217;t need to.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Q5\">5. How much do Maths tutors charge?<\/h2>\n<p>Tutoring prices in the UK vary lots, from as little as \u00a310\/hour to more than \u00a3100 in some places. At the lowest end, you could find an unverified tutor who has put an ad on Gumtree. When prices are in the triple figures, by contrast, the tutor is often a qualified teacher, tutoring mainly in central London.<\/p>\n<p>Because online tuition doesn\u2019t require anyone to travel, the time and money saved means that lessons cost less than average. Our prices for Maths tutors, and all other subjects go from \u00a318 to \u00a340 per hour.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Q6\">6. How much is a GCSE maths tutor?<\/h2>\n<p>The average price for a GCSE tutor in the UK is \u00a332, but prices range from \u00a310\/hour up to more than \u00a350 and even \u00a3100\/hour.<\/p>\n<p>Tutors generally increase their prices in relation to how highly educated they are (whether to Undergraduate, Masters or PhD level), and then also how experienced they are as a tutor. Often, qualified teachers work as part-time or full-time tutors, and they are able to charge more because of their experience. Examiners or retired examiners have also typically worked as higher end tutors.<\/p>\n<p>University students and recent graduates can make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/view-tutors\/Maths\/GCSE\/\">excellent tutors<\/a>. Because they\u2019re closer in age to kids at GCSE level, they can be much more relatable and good at empathising with what teens are going through. As they have sat school exams in the past few years, they\u2019re up-to-date with curriculums and pass on their exam techniques to their students. They tend to charge less than average too, and prices for student tutors go from around \u00a318\/hour.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Q7\">7. How much is an A-Level maths tutor?<\/h2>\n<p>The average price for an A Level tutor in the UK is \u00a336. This is a bit more than a GCSE tutor as it requires the tutor to have a higher level of Maths education themselves.<\/p>\n<p>If you go for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/view-tutors\/Maths\/GCSE\/\">online tutoring<\/a>, you\u2019ll find that the tutor can charge less, as no-one needs to use their time or money travelling to and from the lesson. This is a convenient and affordable way to get a top quality tutor for your child, no matter where you live.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/view-tutors\/Maths\/GCSE\/\">Have a search<\/a> for a Maths tutor today. If there\u2019s still anything you\u2019re unsure of, don\u2019t hesitate to give us a call on 0203 773 6020 or email us at <a href=\"mailto:support@mytutor.co.uk\">support@mytutor.co.uk<\/a> and we\u2019ll help you find the perfect match for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for more?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Head back to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/resources\/gcse-maths-revision-help#gsc.tab=0\">GCSE Maths revision<\/a> hub&nbsp;for revision guides, videos and more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether Maths comes naturally to your child, or if they find some bits tricky, finding a tutor can work wonders for their confidence and progress. 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