Shall I take a gap year?

Fair enough, but, as an example, let me prove why your "up-to-date" argument is flawed (even if minimally). You've heard of A level Maths, right? Of course you have, there's no way you haven't.

Lol.

I teach grid method for algebraic division [in A level Mathematics] and I did read your post ...

You've just proved my point... as I've stated, if there was someone like yourself, it'd make more sense to have them as a tutor. So, let's address your original point. What's the difference between yourself and a candidate who's less experienced, but more knowledgeable about current styles applied in exams?

You've just proved my point... as I've stated, if there was someone like yourself, it'd make more sense to have them as a tutor. So, let's address your original point. What's the difference between yourself and a candidate who's less experienced, but more knowledgeable about current styles applied in exams?

I'm a qualfied teacher who has studied maths pedagogy and has a whole raft of ways to explain something - not just the ones I learnt as a student myself. Grid method may not work for everyone so teachers need a tool-kit.

Additional support costs nothing for students ... no-one needs a tutor. Actually, grid method is now glossed over at Primary and the old traditional division in taught subsequently as 'better' [not that I agree] ... did you know that? So in the future I'll have to adjust how I teach - I also use grid method for multiplying brackets in Year 8 before we reach factorising

I think you guys should just agree to disagree as you've both made some completely valid statements.

I think tutoring can be open to people of all ages who have gained the relevant qualifications. Ultimately tutoring is about whether the student feels they're making sufficient progress and becoming more academically confident as a result of the tutors help and guidance. Everyone has different preferences and tutor teaching styles that work for them so it just depends on the student- tutor dynamic.

I think you guys should just agree to disagree as you've both made some completely valid statements.

I think tutoring can be open to people of all ages who have gained the relevant qualifications. Ultimately tutoring is about whether the student feels they're making sufficient progress and becoming more academically confident as a result of the tutors help and guidance. Everyone has different preferences and tutor teaching styles that work for them so it just depends on the student- tutor dynamic.

I never said they need a tutor, just for this case being a tutor isn't something only achieved by being more experienced.

My sibling is at primary school and the old method you're referring to is definitely something they do not approve of. They've shown it, but don't expect students to utilise that. Grid method is the one they expect students to use.

Skills that you don’t have to know because you’re not an employer.