Why do I need Maths tutorials?
Mathematics is one of the biggest challenges for many students, especially in the DSE exam, where the subject requires not only mastery of basic concepts, but also the ability to apply them flexibly and solve complex problems. Many students encounter difficulties in understanding or solving problems even though they listen carefully in class.
Mathematics subjects require a high level of comprehension and logical thinking, and the learning progress and comprehension ability of each student varies. In traditional classroom teaching, it is often difficult for teachers to cater for the individual needs of each student, resulting in some students not being able to keep up with the progress or not being able to understand certain concepts in depth.
In addition, the DSE Mathematics Examination covers a wide range of question types and problem-solving techniques, requiring students to practise a lot and familiarise themselves with different methods of solving the questions. The limited classroom time in schools makes it difficult to provide sufficient opportunities for practice and targeted guidance.
Maths tutorials exist to address these issues. Through tutoring, students can:
- Getting more guidance on personal weaknesses
- Opportunity for repetitive practice and consolidation of knowledge points
- Learn more exam techniques and solutions to questions
- Improve problem-solving speed and accuracy
- Building Confidence in Mathematics Learning
Choosing the right type of Maths tuition can help students overcome their learning barriers, improve their Maths results and prepare them well for the DSE exam. Different forms of tutoring have their own advantages and disadvantages, and students and parents should choose the most suitable one according to their individual needs and learning styles.
Maths Tutoring Types
Large tutoring center
One of the most common forms of Maths tutorials in Hong Kong are the large tutorial centres, such as the Zuni Schools, Modern Education and King's Education, which are well-known tutorial chains. These large tutorial centres have many branches all over Hong Kong, making it convenient for students to choose one near them.
Large tutorial centres usually employ renowned tutors, such as Dr Koopa Koo and Ken Tai of Zunli School, Dick Hui and Samuel Chong of King's Education and Modern Education. Dick Hui and Samuel Chong from King's Education and Modern Education. These famous tutors often have rich teaching experience and excellent teaching results, and can help students master maths concepts and problem solving skills.
In terms of fees, large tutorial centres charge around $600-700 per 4-lesson course, with a difference of around $40 for junior and senior secondary courses. This mode of charging is more affordable than private tutoring and is suitable for families with limited budget.
Large tutorial centres usually offer different types of courses, such as regular classes, intensive classes, intensive classes, etc. Students can choose suitable courses according to their needs and learning progress. In addition, large tutorial centres also provide a wealth of teaching materials and exercises to help students consolidate what they have learnt.
Small and medium-sized tutoring centers
There are many small and medium-sized tutorial centres in Hong Kong, which often specialise in specific subjects or areas and provide a more focused teaching service to students. Small and medium-sized tutorial centres are smaller in size than large tutorial chains, but often offer a more personalised teaching experience.
As regards tutorial schools for mathematics, there are a number of well-known organisations in Hong Kong, such as the Hong Kong Institute of Mathematics (HKIS), the Gezi Institute of Science, the Kee Wee Mathematics Classroom, the Wui Chun Education Centre, the Super Education Centre, the Mathematics Education Centre, and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), and so on. These tutorial centres are usually founded by professional teachers who have in-depth knowledge of Mathematics and are able to provide more professional and in-depth Mathematics teaching.
Small and medium-sized tutoring clubs usually charge around $1000-1200/4 classes, which may vary by about $100-200 depending on the grade level. Although the price is slightly higher than large tutoring centres, students receive more attention and guidance due to smaller class sizes.
A key feature of small and medium-sized tutorial centres is small class sizes, where the teacher-student ratio is low and teachers are better able to cater for the needs of each student. In addition, many small and medium-sized tutorial centres divide students into classes according to their level, ensuring that each student learns in an environment that suits his or her level and enhances the efficiency of learning.
IB Private Tutoring
Private tuition (home maths tuition) is the most targeted form of tutoring in Hong Kong, offering one-to-one or small group personalised tuition. This type of tutoring is a highly effective option for improving maths results, as the content can be tailored to the student's individual needs and learning progress.
In Hong Kong, there are many different ways to find a private tutor. Some parents will go through friends' recommendations, while many others choose to go through professional tutoring intermediaries such as Kits-tutor, hktutor Hong Kong, Tutorduck, Tutor-circle, etc. to find a suitable tutor. There are also many parents who choose to find suitable tutors through professional tutoring intermediary platforms such as Kits-tutor, hktutor Hong Kong Tutor Association, Tutorduck, Tutor circle, etc. As a leading private tutoring platform in Hong Kong, GETUTOR has the most professional team of tutors to provide the best one-to-one tutoring service.
Private tutoring fees vary depending on the tutor's qualifications and experience. A part-time tutor for university students charges around $130-180/hour, while a full-time tutor or experienced tutor charges $300-650/hour. GETUTOR professional tutors charge $300-1000/hour, which is a higher price, but provides the most professional and targeted teaching services, which can help students make significant progress in a short period of time. Although the price is higher, it provides the most professional and targeted teaching service, which can help students make significant progress in a short period of time.
The greatest advantage of private tutoring is its high degree of focus and flexibility. Tutors can adjust their teaching methods according to students' weaknesses and learning styles, and focus on solving students' specific problems. In addition, private tutoring has a more flexible schedule that can be adjusted according to the needs of students and parents, avoiding conflicts with other activities.
Online Tuition
With the development of technology, online tutoring has become an increasingly popular form of tutoring in recent years. Online tutoring breaks the geographical limitation, students can study at home or any place with internet access, saving time and effort of travelling.
There are a number of well-known online tutorial platforms in Hong Kong, such as DU Maths, Herman Yeung, etc. that provide online maths courses. There are a number of well-known online tutorial platforms in Hong Kong, such as DU Maths, Herman Yeung, and so on. Besides, AfterSchool is also a quality online tutoring platform that provides live and online courses with real-life tutorials and guides students on hidden questions/sub-tests.
Online tutorials usually cost around $700-800/4 lessons, which is more affordable compared to physical tutorials. In addition, many online tutoring platforms offer time discounts so that students can enroll in courses at a great price.
The greatest advantage of online tutoring is its high degree of flexibility and convenience. Students are free to choose the time and place for their lessons and study at their own pace. In addition, online tutorials usually provide video recordings of the lessons so that students can watch them over and over again to deepen their understanding. However, there are some limitations of online tutorials, such as less interaction between teachers and students, and difficulty in answering questions immediately.
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Research and understand the characteristics, strengths and weaknesses, and applicability of different forms of tutoring. Large tutorial centres are suitable for students who prefer a systematic curriculum; small and medium tutorial centres are suitable for students who need more attention; private tutorials are suitable for students who need highly focused teaching; and online tutorials are suitable for students with more flexible schedules.Consider budget and time
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