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Tuesday, December 26, 2017
10 ways online maths tutors are better than in-person help
In the decade leading up to 2016, children receiving extra help outside school rose by a third. There is no single reason why parents seek to prop their children's education with private tutors, which can prove costly. Some children may be struggling in a particular subject; others might need an extra boost for entry into another school or university; large class sizes might mean your child isn't getting as much attention as they could; perhaps, it's just that another approach may be what your child needs. Whatever the reason, if your child needs help it's certainly worth forking out on a tutor. But your next step is to decide between traditional face-to-face teaching and online tutoring.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/0/10-ways-online-maths-tutors-better-in-person-help/