There are a variety of benefits to receiving private tutoring. An often understated example of such a benefit is boosted confidence. Tuition in English and maths can be an especially important way of boosting a child’s confidence.
For example, during primary school, the vast majority of assessments and exams which pupils take will relate to English and maths. English tutors and maths tutors can help children to prepare for these tests. This preparation can be very important in children’s boosting confidence. Also, children will continue to have many tests in English and maths until they are at least 16, so tutor aided preparation can be important for confidence in the long term too.
The skills which English tutors and maths tutors teach to children provide a foundation of knowledge which can be built upon with more advanced learning. These skills are also highly transferable: almost every GCSE subject now tests children on their SPAG (Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation), many GCSE subjects require essay writing and science subjects require numeracy skills. Therefore, if children receive tutoring in English and Maths their ability and confidence will be improved in their other subjects too.
There are also some special circumstances in which English tutors and maths tutors can help to build confidence. For example, some children may be coming to a British school but may not have grown up in an English speaking country or education system. Online English tutoring can prepare such children for their education in the UK by ensuring that they are confident in their English language skills.
Another example of special circumstances could be for a child who for a range of possible reasons, needs to catch up considerably on work they have missed or being unable to complete. Children’s self-esteem can suffer if they feel that they are not making as much progress as their classmates. However, tuition in particular areas, especially in English and maths (where children progress quickly because a lot of time is devoted to the teaching of these subjects) can help a child to catch up with their peers and can, in turn, restore their confidence.
February 5, 2019
There are a variety of benefits to receiving private tutoring. An often understated example of such a benefit is boosted confidence. Tuition in English and maths can be an especially important way of boosting a child’s confidence. For example, during primary school, the vast majority of assessments and exams which pupils take will relate to […]
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January 22, 2019
Read Kings Tutors‘ suggestions about the best ways to cope with exam season! Make sure you find some time to relax. 1. Get enough sleep A good night’s sleep will do wonders for your daily concentration levels and general well-being. Although it is tempting to think that staying up late or pulling all-nighters is the […]
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December 18, 2018
One of our interns has written down his words of wisdom about how to pick an Oxbridge college. Read onto find out more! Oxbridge applicants must apply to a college within their chosen university. Choosing an oxbridge college should not be a stressful experience. The likelihood is that you will come to love your college, […]
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November 25, 2018
What is the 11+ London Consortium? Formerly known as the North London Girls’ School Consortium, the 11+ London Consortium is a group of 12 North London independent schools who have grouped their admissions processes together, in order to prevent children from having to sit multiple exams, since many apply to several of these schools. Which […]
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November 23, 2018
1.Educational Board Games There are many great board games to play with the family and some are highly educational too! We love: The Brain Train (a great mathematical game), Bananagrams (a classic!), Once Upon Time (great for creative writing) and Timeline (a simple and enjoyable game that teaches you about History. 2. Museums Visit the […]
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November 20, 2018
The pressure to get into the best schools at a young age is fuelling a rise in entrance exams tuition. This can be essential and make all the difference to whether a child is accepted or not. However, there are lots of things that parents can do at home to complement the work that the […]
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November 13, 2018
Private tuition is increasingly on the rise, offering a more systematic and structured learning experience compared to the classroom. A private tutor can provide the help and guidance your child needs to progress, aiding them in their studies to achieve higher grades. Support from a private tutor acts as an educational complement to your child’s […]
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