Math tutoring (Tutoring Centers) (Durham, Apex: public school, prices, rated)

[leahnc]

I'm considering taking my 2nd grader to a math tutor. He is so frustrated and doesn't do well in math class or with math homework. We've worked with him tried to help and explain but it's not clicking for him.

Anyone have success with Chyten, Sylvan, Huntington, Kumon? I'm in the Wake Forest area. What are the avg prices if you can share that? Any suggestions or reviews of those centers would be great. Thanks

[twingles]

Your school will maintain a list of tutors who can probably align themselves with the curriculum as well or better than some of these places (if he goes to public school in Wake County). I would check there first.

[rfb]

Another alternative is Hill Tutoring, based on the programs used at The Hill Center. In addition to the Durham location they have a second location of Falls of Neuse.

Edit: Tutoring Fees are listed on their site as well.

[CHTransplant]

We tend to use teachers for tutoring. It works out much better and it's cheaper.

[Herd33]

If you know a high schooler, there are many students looking for volunteer hours. (Beta Club, National Honor Society, etc).

[pfish923]

A guy at work said they tried this for his kid and he went from Failing to As & Bs

Mathnasium Apex

I have no personal experience though.

Also looking looks like there are other ones around too.

[MsT89]

Weighing in as a teacher here. If you're seeing frustrations and difficulties with math, you are wise to go ahead and address it. Math builds year after year, and your son will benefit from a strong foundation. It will give him more confidence entering third grade (or is he a rising second grader?).

I would echo the PP recommendations of Hill Tutoring or an individual teacher. The Hill Center does an excellent job helping children with their academic needs, and I've heard some good things about the tutoring division too. As a teacher myself, I've worked with a number of students from my school each summer. I have the advantage of knowing the expectations at the school, and I definitely charge less that most tutoring agencies.

One additional resource that might be helpful: Tenmarks is an online math practice site that has a free summer program that we recommend for our students. It starts with a diagnostic test, then assigns practice exercises mixed with games to keep kids engaged. I would not suggest it as a replacement for a tutor, but it could be a great supplement.