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This book is the complete guide for well-developed math instruction for single students or for small groups of students. The book not only emphasizes the basic needs of the students, building relationships, but incorporates all the important elements of math instruction in the 21st century.
Clear and concise! Highly recommend for new and experienced tutors.
This one-of-a-kind book is the ultimate guide to achieving the ‘Oh! Now I get it!’ moments every tutor strives for. The intergenerational duo Steve and Caroline provide readers with a perfect mix of research and practicality.
This book adopts an asset-based approach to tutoring support. Firmly rooted in research and best practices in math tutoring, it also humanizes tutoring support by offering real-life examples and strategies. It provides guidance on fostering strong relationships between tutors and students, and techniques for reducing and eliminating anxiety. This book effectively links strategies, actions, and research to promote successful tutoring.
Thank you, Steve and Caroline, for such a practical and robust guide for tutors of mathematics, written so that tutors of various experiences can effectively support their learners. Each section offers many excellent suggestions that focus on developing the learners’ competence and confidence—an excellent resource for school tutoring programs as well as professional tutors!
Steve Leinwand brings the wisdom of experience, and Caroline Welty brings empathy with students, together creating an essential guide for math tutors. They demonstrate how math tutoring isn’t just social or cognitive work but both simultaneously, and they’ll show you how to excel at it.
Finally, a toolkit for tutors that offers practical strategies, concrete examples, and tips to create an asset-based lens that cultivates positive math dispositions. Grounded in research, this guide considers different types of learners, the role of math anxiety, and the importance of relationships in a successful tutor–tutee relationship. The Math Tutor’s Handbook: Strategies and Tips for Success is a must-have resource for tutors looking to create productive, positive, and engaging tutoring sessions.