Tutors are here for you! See how a tutor can make a big difference in your course performance
Do I need a tutor?
It鈥檚 never a bad idea to meet with a tutor. Regardless of how well you鈥檙e doing, tutoring can significantly improve your academic performance and confidence. Here are some indicators that you may need tutoring:
- Wanting one-on-one help to better understand course materials
- Math anxiety
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- Poor exam performance
- Low grades
Tutors can provide a supportive environment to address your questions and concerns, help you improve skills, identify areas of improvement, and explain class materials.
How do I get a tutor?
BYU-Pathway has a to help you start. You can also use the . These resources that BYU-Idaho offers are available to all PathwayConnect, BYU-Idaho, and Ensign College 麻豆传媒.
Tutoring can be done through online chats for simple, short questions or video calls for longer tutoring sessions 鈥� whatever works best for you.
How do I get the most out of tutoring?
Here are five essential tips for your tutoring sessions:
- Come prepared: Review your assignment thoroughly before meeting with a tutor. Tutors are meant to assist you, not to do the work for you.
- Set a specific agenda: Write down the main concept(s) you鈥檙e struggling with so your tutor can focus on what will be most helpful for you.
Ask the right questions: Be specific. Focus on understanding how to solve your problem, not just knowing the solution.
Questions to ask:
a. What approaches could I take to solve my problem?
b. Could I run some of the ideas I brainstormed by you?
c. How do I start this problem? Or, what鈥檚 the next step?Questions to avoid:
a. What鈥檚 the right answer?
c. Can you fix this for me?
c. How do I do this?- Be honest: Openly communicate your level of understanding and any challenges you are facing. Tell your tutor what learning methods work best for you.
- Keep a positive attitude: Do your best not to get frustrated when you鈥檙e struggling with an assignment or not grasping a concept as quickly as you鈥檇 like. Meeting with a tutor shows the Lord you are trying. He and your tutor will help you as you put in the work.
How can a tutor help me?
One online degree-seeking student, Colleen Richards, decided to meet with a tutor after struggling with her Excel class. 鈥淚 would show up to my Zoom appointment ready to quit,鈥� she said. 鈥淢y tutor was so calm and patient. He鈥檇 validate my feelings that it was hard. At the end of a session, my heart would be so full. I learned that I can do hard things.鈥�
鈥淲hen you are to a point where you have exhausted your other efforts, you have two options: quit or find help. I prayed every day to understand. There were times when my mind was enlightened, but I feel like God wants you to reach out for help. My tutor got me through that class, and I didn鈥檛 just get through it 鈥� I got an A.鈥�
If you鈥檙e also feeling stuck on an assignment or course, contact a tutor today!