Studying for your GCSE exams can be one of the most worrying times in your life.  Although still at a young age, you are asked to make decisions and put in effort that will go a long way in shaping the rest of your life.  The importance that is put on these exams leads many to seek assistance to ensure they attain the right grades, especially in the problematic subject of maths.  Making sure that you choose the right maths tutor is imperative and here we discuss the importance of a good working relationship with them.

A combined decision

Choosing the right maths tutor is a decision that should be made by both the parents and the child; the parents need to ensure the right level of professionalism whilst the child must be able to work well with their tutor.  Not taking this kind of approach could prove a mistake if, for example, the parent arranged for a teacher to give their child extra tutoring when there is a problematic history between the two.  Children need to be relaxed and open to their tutor’s way of teaching, which will not happen if they do not get along with their teacher. 

Considering age

If your child has in the past shown that they don’t always show appropriate respect to others, then avoid going for a young tutor in the form of a student studying for a degree.  In such cases need a tutor that carries the authority that comes with experience of teaching, rather than someone just starting out. 

Review your decision

Once you have chosen your maths tutor then it is a good idea to review the decision after a few sessions.  Again parents and child should consult to ensure that the student is getting solid information from the tutor.  There is no exact science to getting the right maths tutor and some students will respond badly to tutors that others find are brilliant teachers.  So don’t be scared of trying another option if the first one doesn’t seem to be working out.