Are private tutors worth it?

OP

Original post by krisshP

OP for what subject?

Maths!.
I like maths & I get maths.I don't know how I got what i got (D) AS.My teacher predicted me an A,don't know how I'm going to face her when we go back to school :'(

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OP

Original post by PythianLegume

Ah, yes, that would be a problem with my plan.

Haha!

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krisshP

Original post by livealittle

Maths!.
I like maths & I get maths.I don't know how I got what i got (D) AS.My teacher predicted me an A,don't know how I'm going to face her when we go back to school :'(

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But for Maths you have amazing resources, here
http://www.examsolutions.net/
http://www.khanacademy.org/
http://www.m4ths.com/index.php?p=1_6_V-links
http://patrickjmt.com/

Do ALL past papers and yo need to actually understand the content. Examsolutions is so amazing for math I can't see a point in a tutor, it's just a case of practising a LOT and understanding. The clear and concise videos from Examsolutions help you understand things well, try it.

Good luck :smile:

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OP

Original post by PythianLegume

I think it's seen as cheating because you're getting an advantage over other people not through your own hard work or ability, but your parents money. Hence, if exams are meant to identify the most able students, then tutoring would give you unfairly high results. Of course, if exams are just about proving a requisite level of knowledge, then there's nothing wrong with tutoring.

I don't think its cheating because you are putting in the work yourself at your own time.
As somebody on this post mentioned ,tutoring is a hit or miss.If u don't put in the work yourself then don't expect much from your results.
A friend of mine had a biology tutor from September to just before Jan exams .She never did the homework set &used to hate it.March came and she got a U.No lie.

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OP

Original post by krisshP

But for Maths you have amazing resources, here
http://www.examsolutions.net/
http://www.khanacademy.org/
http://www.m4ths.com/index.php?p=1_6_V-links
http://patrickjmt.com/

Do ALL past papers and yo need to actually understand the content. Examsolutions is so amazing for math I can't see a point in a tutor, it's just a case of practising a LOT and understanding. The clear and concise videos from Examsolutions help you understand things well, try it.

Good luck :smile:

Thankyou

.I think I need that extra one-one attention !

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krisshP

Original post by livealittle

Thankyou

.I think I need that extra one-one attention !

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Oh, BTW if you are stuck you can use TSR. So are you going to get the tutor?

Forgot to mention, there's MyMaths as well for you :smile:

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pink pineapple

Original post by livealittle

I'm considering getting a private tutor ,I feel I could use the extra help but I'm on 2 minds about it.
What do you guys think about tutors? And when is the best time to get a tutor?Throughout the school year or a few months before exams?

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I had a tutor for French and it massively helped. I recommend getting a tutor as soon as possible. I think I got my tutor in the 4th week of September and saw them right up until my French exam which was in mid-June. Obviosuly you need to still put the work in but it's defnitely worth it. Speak to your teachers, they should be able to help :smile:

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DolSnow

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I'd say that getting a tutor is a really good idea if you feel you need one. I got a maths tutor this year after getting a big shock at the start of AS. It's vital that you make the most of it though, at the start we didn't have much of a plan and I probably didn't get my money's worth. :colondollar:

Thereafter, I spoke to my tutor beforehand to say we're doing 'this, this & this' then we wouldn't get off track and he could prepare material for the lesson.

Original post by Nick Latham

... I would advise against long-term tuition simply because you need to revise yourself and not depend on a tutor to 'save' you. You need to generate your own revision material and you need to prepare yourself for future exams...

I really agree with Nick that you can't rely on a tutor too much. I needed support with learning the topics and confidence building but all the doing past papers/practising/general revision slog I did myself. :smile:

I've met people who've talked down getting tuition as failing before you start but imo it's just helping you reach your full potential and giving you more confidence to work alone later. :smile:

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Original post by krisshP

Oh, BTW if you are stuck you can use TSR. So are you going to get the tutor?

Forgot to mention, there's MyMaths as well for you :smile:

I don't know.I talked to my mum &brother about it.And they don't seem convinced :/ but the mother is going to break the news to the commander in chief aka Dad :biggrin:

I pray he agrees *fingers crossed*

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Gorwell