In Singapore, many students and their families are coping with both the high standard of the country’s education and the pandemic learning loss or the knowledge gap resulting from the shutdown of schools and the move to online classes. It is a reality that until now some students – especially the very young ones – are still readjusting to the new normal and returning to the classroom. Singapore’s high standard of education – while being the reason for Singapore’s economic power – has also created challenges for many students in many subjects. Because of this, many parents have turned to tutoring Singaporean kids by hiring tutors from private home tuition agencies.
How do parents determine if their children need a private tutor? Parents can look out for these signs that point to the need for a private tutor.
Their grades are going down radically
We need to be clear about something: If a child is struggling to catch up academically, they are not alone. At least a quarter of children between third and eighth grade are struggling either in maths or the languages. So if your child is struggling, don’t ever think that this is unique only to your child. For most children, small drops in grades can be common. However, significant declines in a child’s report card or progress report can suggest that something is wrong. Simply put, if a child’s grades are slipping, find out what they are experiencing in class. To save a child’s grades, and the subject, obviously, private home tutoring is the best option. The grade and learning gap needs to be closed and early intervention is the key.
Intentional avoidance of school
When a child feels and then voices out that they are no longer eager to go to school, the common issues might be too early mornings or classmate conflicts. However, if it is a learning issue, the child might start looking for intentional ways to avoid school such as cutting classes or staying away from school altogether. They may also intentionally stop doing homework. Try to determine the cause of all this and if it is a learning issue, it may be time to turn to tutoring Singaporean kids through a private home tuition agency (like FamilyTutor).
Struggling to finish homework
If your child is struggling to finish homework or spending too much time finishing, this could be a sign that they need significant one-to-one help and attention. There are also children who completely avoid doing homework because they did not understand the previous lesson in the classroom.
Difficulty understanding concepts
Some parents do jump to the wrong conclusion that their children just need to study harder if their grades are going down. However, the problem may be deeper and more to do with the child’s learning style or the need for individual one-to-one help. These students will benefit from private tutoring to help them grasp concepts and topics. It is also a possibility that a child is suffering from a learning disability that can only be identified if the child has private tutoring.
Disorganised schoolwork
If a child is not doing homework, forgetting to complete assignments or projects, and generally showing a lack to stay organised with schoolwork, this is an indication of a learning disability or skills gap. Whatever the problem, a private home tutor will prove helpful in providing organisation skills and tools the child needs to perform to their maximum.
A high achiever and ahead of the class
It is understandable to think that private tutoring is only for children with failing grades. Sometimes the opposite is the case. Some children are academically gifted but grow bored with the slow pace of school. They may start showing behavioural problems as all that bored energy is turned elsewhere. A private home tutor can work with the child to explore new subjects, concepts, and topics. The tutor can also push the child’s boundaries to discover new avenues of learning.
FamilyTutor: Tutoring Singaporean Kids with the Best Tutors
When it comes to tutoring Singaporean kids, no tuition agency does it better than Singapore’s most established and favourite: FamilyTutor. Our tuition agency will match a suitable home tutor for your child. With FamilyTutor, every Singaporean student is in good hands.
