Studies show that private tutoring in many countries around the world, including Australia is on the rise – with estimates from Global Industry Analysts Inc predicting that the market will reach US$ 102.8b by the year 2018.  The growth is huge, but does this mean that schools are encouraging their pupils to have private tutoring or is it just a direction that society is moving in?.

Well, according to Academic Task Force, one of the leaders in private tutoring in Perth, most schools welcome the intervention of professional tutors because they have the student’s best interests at heart.

There are many reasons why students supplement traditional teaching with a private tutor – it could be that they have a problem in a particular course and need specialised attention (eg a maths tutor or science tutor), it could be that they are preparing for exams and need help with wace revision or study skills, it could be that they are already high achievers who want to gain an extra edge for a scholarship or an A+ grade, or it could be that the student is having self-confidence issues in class and would benefit from one-on-one tuition.

It’s always best when schools and tutors work together – and in fact, many schools will make recommendations to students for tutors who they know are experienced and capable.

Most schools discourage their staff from providing private tuition to their own students, but will happily recommend teachers from neighbouring schools on that list that provide specialist help eg maths tutor, science tutor, wace tutor.  Other tutoring sources include retired teachers, university or college students and professional tutoring companies.   Students can also look for tutors using online searches (eg “science tutor Perth”), advertisements in the paper, on Gumtree and by asking other parents for recommendations.

At the end of the day, the schools and the parents should all work together to help the student reach their potential.

Can Schools And Private Tutors Work Together ? is a post from: WiredWriter

Sometimes even top students dread exams because they’re under pressure to achieve high marks for a scholarship or for a particular university course, whilst other students may dread them because they find it hard to cope in time-critical situations.

And that’s why tutoring can play an important role.

Often, a lack of preparation is the reason for a student’s inability to do well in exams, says Academic Task Force, a leading supplier of tutors in Perth.  ”Cramming simply doesn’t work,” they say.  “Plus, students need tools and techniques such as problem-solving, essay writing and time management if they’re to succeed in furthering their studies – and that’s where a tutor can be invaluable”.

Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) concluded that regardless of how much people studied each day, if they sacrificed sleep in order to cram a little bit more, they were going to struggle the next day.

Students are far better off finding other learning and exam preparation strategies that don’t result in sleep deprivation and cramming – which could include tutoring and giving up non-essential activities.

Self confidence and self-belief can make all the difference when it comes to writing exams – and tutoring can be the catalyst for this.  A tutor can also help the student to become an independent learner, which will not only stand them in good stead at school but will set them up for their university or tertiary studies.

If you want to find out how tutoring can help you or your child boost their self-esteem and achieve their academic goals in exams, visit www.academictaskforce.com.au.   As Academic Task Force says, as soon as students know they are able to accomplish something academically, they become more confident, more able to learn new things and more likely to succeed.

Exam Time Is Approaching…do You Need A Tutor To Get Over The Line? is a post from: WiredWriter