Benefits of Summer Tutoring

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Students are ready for the break from schoolwork as the summer break in 2023 approaches. In order to stay sharp, summer vacation should be enjoyable and full of academic enrichment. If there are no academic challenges over the summer, students will lose some of what they have learned. Keep reading to see the many benefits of enrolling your student in summer tutoring.

After Summer, Teachers Spend a Month Reteaching Students

Study: More than half of students lost 39% of year’s learning over summer

 

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Benefits of Summer Tutoring

Master Their Education

Summer tutoring helps students address knowledge gaps from the previous year. Students learn differently, and a lack of one-on-one instruction might cause them to lag behind. Summer learning loss averages one month. However, some students lose more than a month’s worth of material and may start the following year behind.

Even if a student knows the material, if they don’t understand certain terms, ideas, and concepts, it could keep them from doing well and cause problems in the harder classes next year. Since the upcoming school year will require students to stay current, summer is the perfect time to address these difficulties. Tutoring in the summer lets students go over hard topics again, ask more specific questions, and work on topic problems.

 

Improve Academic Performance

Use tutoring to get a head start on the next school year. Once a student has worked on some of the ideas they didn’t understand, it’s a great time to start working on material for the next year. Most students have an idea of what kinds of classes they will be taking the following year. A tutor can help a student learn upcoming material to get ahead or so that he or she doesn’t fall behind. According to research, summer programs have a significant impact on students’ academic performance.

Summer is also a great time to build academic confidence, which is a big part of how well students do in school. Low self-esteem can make it hard for a student to want to learn and focus on school, among other things. During the summer, a tutor can work with a student on the concepts he or she doesn’t understand and celebrate their successes without the added pressure of grades, helping your student be prepared to succeed next year.

 

Prepare for Important Exams (PSAT/SAT/ACT/STAAR)

School is a pretty busy time for students. During the school year, challenging coursework, extracurriculars, and other commitments might make it hard to prepare for these tests. ACT, PSAT, SAT, and STAAR prep are best done in the summer. Summer is a good time for students to take the exam before the new school year and have time to prepare. A tutor in the summer can help a student study more effectively by teaching them exam information and test-taking strategies.

 

Develop Core Skills

Tutoring in the summer helps kids work on important learning skills, such as taking notes, organizing, listening, writing, reading with comprehension, critical thinking, and more. Students frequently suffer due to a skill deficit. Basic note-taking skills may make a big impact academically, but your child’s school may not emphasize them beyond the early grades.

 

Overcome Test Anxiety

Some students perform well in class, but struggle on tests. Test anxiety is one of several causes. Some students overthink the exam, causing anxiety that hinders their performance. Summer tutoring can help students learn how to manage stress and concentrate during exams. These methods may also benefit kids who have problems focusing on examinations.

 

Develop a Systematic Routine

Your student might learn how to manage their time and study schedule with the help of a tutor over the summer. Your instructor can help you establish a study schedule. Regular summer classes provide structure and responsibility. Your student will learn time management skills to study consistently and avoid procrastination. A tutor can help your child organize his or her notes, use an agenda to keep track of his or her homework, and learn other useful study skills.

 

Self-Discovery

Not everyone learns the same way. Tutors can help guide students to find the ideal study style(s) and develop tactics for that style. Summer tutoring is a great time to try out alternative teaching and learning methods. This lets students discover an approach that works for them in school and in life.

Appreciate Education

Students can lose interest in learning throughout the school year. This happens to students of all grades, including high achievers. Tutoring can help a student explore each subject’s areas of interest and engage them with projects and tasks that will keep their attention. Students like learning how each topic applies to the real world. Summer tutoring is great for this.

Summer Tutoring

At Duc Dinh Center, we do more than help students get good grades or catch up in school. We guide them to master their grade level and challenge them to go beyond. Our goal is to give students a future of educational opportunities and advantages.

If you want to learn more about how tutoring can help your child, feel free to get in touch with us.