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        Get together with other private tutors in the TES Tutors Group. Read advice on the best way to get into private tuition, how to set yourself up as a tutor, what rates to charge and much more.

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        tutoring adults - mathematics - can you give some pointers?

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          niky257

          Member since 14-1-2011
          Hi I am a maths teacher (not working in school due to children) but tutoring GCSE evenings and weekends. Most of my tutees will cease come June and I am thinking about getting into adult tutoring, but have no experience of teaching adults - I am happy to take courses if needed to gain experience. Could anyone out there tell me a good route to take? Advice as always appreciated, and am thanks in advance. Niky
          Posted 16-4-2012 14:44
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          PlymouthMaid

          Member since 7-12-2003
          You do not say what level you wish to tutor the adults to but if you are currently delivering GCSE then I wouldn't think you would need more training unless you wanted to deliver A level and above. A lot of adults need to brush up their basic skills or maybe sit an Adult Numeracy exam and a lot will need tutoring from quite a basic level such as Entry 3 so the ability to explain in simple terms and build up is important. I am a trained Primary teacher but my current job involves teaching maths to adult apprentices and I find I use the same skills but have to make sure to use age relevant materials.
          Posted 19-4-2012 19:07
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          niky257

          Member since 14-1-2011
          Hi - that information is really helpful, thanks - do you know if I am able to get hold of papers for the Adult Numeracy so I have an idea of questions? Many thanks Nicola ps - I'm secondary
          Posted 20-4-2012 12:44
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          PlymouthMaid

          Member since 7-12-2003
          The Move On website is very useful and has on screen and paper resources. Also most exam boards are now offering Functional Skills qualifications in mathematics which may be useful.
          Posted 20-4-2012 15:40
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          niky257

          Member since 14-1-2011
          Thanks so much - sorry if my questions seemed a bit lazy on my part - I need to get going with this part of tutoring and asking these questions has made me do just that - very useful replies, thanks so much for your time Niky
          Posted 20-4-2012 16:22
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          PlymouthMaid

          Member since 7-12-2003
          You're welcome - good luck x
          Posted 21-4-2012 14:52
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