Types of Math Tuition Centres

Which Type of Mathematics Tuition Centres Do You Prefer?

For starters, let us discuss the different types of math tuition centres. The educational landscape is evolving at a fast pace. There is a new wave of educational branding that is to be reckoned with. The local mathematics tuition centres can be categorized in three main strata - the Specialized Mathematics Centre, the Niche Mathematics Centre and the Star Tutor Mathematics Centre. Let me share with you the different groups in details.

The Specialized Mathematics Centre

As the name implies, Specialised Mathematics Centre has only mathematics classes, in the different educational levels. Sporadically, the tuition centre might also conduct ad hoc courses in other subjects as a result of the demand of students. These ad hoc courses are usually conducted during the exam season. The nature of the tuition classes can be: one-to-one customized lessons, small tuition classes of up to four students, or larger tuition classes of up to twelve students. At times, the Specialized Mathematics Centre can conduct lecture sessions for large groups of students, potentially reaching up to a few hundred students. Usually, this nature of lecture sessions is more prevalently seen during the exam period.

As all resources and efforts are ploughed into developing the curriculum of a single subject, albeit different levels, the quality of the materials and notes provided can be assured. Highly customized materials can also be created for the different segments of students, namely the mainstream, IP, IB, School of Science and Technology and NUS High etc. Coupled with experienced mathematics tutors conducting the classes, it is a winning formula for helping the students to improve.

The Niche Mathematics Centre

The Niche Mathematics Centres specialize in conducting mathematics classes for a niche group of students, such as Gifted Education Programme students, Mathematics Olympiad and SAT participants etc. The tutors teaching these classes are highly qualified coaches who have either been participants of the programmes or have received proper training to coach the students. As such, it is considerably difficult for these niche groups of students to find suitable help in the subject. Good Niche Mathematics Centres are highly sought after and often have a long waiting list of students.

The Star Tutor Mathematics Centre

The Star Tutor Mathematics Centres employ branding strategies to promote their star mathematics tutors. Hence, advertising efforts hinge primarily on the image of these mathematics tutors as well as the ability of the tutors to connect

well with the students and thus engage them. Generally, the star mathematics tutors are well liked by students as these tutors are energetic, enthusiastic, humourous, fun loving and have the "cool" factor. In addition, the star mathematics tutors are motivators who can really drive the students to perform to their potentials. In short, besides catering to the academic aspect of the students, the star mathematics tutors also look into the emotional well-being of the students.

So, which type of mathematics tuition centres do you prefer?

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