How can Tutors Make Math More Interesting in a Virtual Setting?

Mathematics is considered among the most feared subjects ever. Finding the value of 'x' can turn into a burden rather an intriguing errand for most kids. However, there is no doubting the importance of math in our daily lives.

 

Ever since the start of the pandemic, parents and teachers have been facing a lot of challenges when it comes to educating their kids/students. Virtual learning pods and online math courses are the order of the day, but ensuring that kids are focused during their virtual lessons can be a daunting task. However, there are a few things you can do to make math more interesting in a virtual setting.

1. Provide regular feedback

With distance learning, it is crucial to engage in constant communication so that the student feels as involved as possible. Teaching them concepts with a view to completing their curriculum will not help the student. It is important to ask them questions during their online math course and find out if they have understood a concept clearly before proceeding to the next. You must also record the teachings and learnings of each session and share the same with the student and his/her parents. Providing regular feedback about what they learnt and the progress they have made will not only help you keep track of things, but will also ensure that the student is genuinely progressing with their academics, while the parents are also up-to-date about their child’s academics.

2. Create fun assessments

Since children are restricted from getting together in physical groups to work on assignments like they did at school, you can offer group assignments and have them work on it online. You can pick students and club them together in groups, or let them create their own groups and meet online to discuss and complete assignments. It is important to let kids socialize with other kids outside their academic hours like they used to at school. Meeting in the absence of their teacher and catching up with each other will help induce a sense of familiarity, and make it easier for them to remain focused on their studies.

3. Entertain side chatter

Although focus must be maintained on completing the curriculum of the online math program, leave the door open to on-the-side interaction and humor among students. Online math classes can get boring if it is just the tutor explaining concepts. Allowing for interactions during the class can help increase engagement, which in turn helps in enhancing their learning experience.

4. Use online tools

Online tutoring services and virtual learning are just starting to gain prominence as they offer room for learning and development with great efficiency. There are plenty of tools you can choose to improve your students’ learning experience. For instance, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and 3D stereo can make math more interesting in a virtual setting. Using intuitive models, recreations and recordings can transform even the most boring subject into a fascinating experience, so make use of the various tools at your disposal to keep your students focused on their online math program. These advances have been demonstrated to make classes more captivating and beneficial.

 

Math can be a stressful subject for kids, but with the right tutoring techniques, it could become an intriguing and interesting affair for them. Following these simple tips will help your students make the most of their online math program and develop a good understanding of an otherwise dreaded subject.