Why Mathnasium Avoids Helicopter Tutoring

Feb 11, 2022 | Littleton

Ready for the new term of the day? Helicopter Tutoring. It occurs when a tutor lingers over the shoulder of a student, not allowing them to make any mistakes or think for themselves. It happens often in the tutoring world and unfortunately, can result in A's on homework but much lower grades on exams.

Mathnasium of Littleton knows that in order to master a concept, most kids need experience with trial and error. When mistakes are made at Mathnasium, we're equipped to put your student back on the right track. When the concept is truly understood, a student won't be left high and dry during a test, looking around for a tutor who isn't there to affirm their answer.

What students need is a healthy mix of instruction and independent practice. This is the best recipe to gain self-confidence and skills in math. Our instructors are ready to encourage, teach, and course correct your student in every session they attend at Mathnasium. They have been trained to wait for and allow that special moment between, feeling the need to insert a response and the child feeling frustrated, when the magical "aha" moment often occurs.

Come see us today at 7735 W Long Dr #2 Littleton, CO 80123. We've been helping local students for 8 years. We'll be happy to show you around and introduce you to our amazon Mathnasium instructors. Call us at 303-979-9077 and sign up today for a Free Math Assessment!