Class sizes overall are increasing across Alberta and this is presenting a huge problem for many students. A vast majority of students are able to demonstrate a much easier learning process when they are able to receive more personalized attention in the classroom. As class sizes continue to increase in the ratio of students to teachers grows larger, this presents a real problem for students that need extra help.
In most cases across Alberta the class size for students in grade 4 to grade 8 range from 22 to 23 students per class. While high school class sizes in Calgary range from 25.8 to 29.9 students per class. With just one teacher for all of these potential students it can be very difficult to actually provide personalized attention. This means that if a student has a question about a math problem, needs one-on-one explanation for a concept or needs extra help after class, the answers may not be readily available.
Introducing Peak Tutoring or afterschool help from a professional tutoring Calgary can ensure that students are getting the one-on-one attention that they require for learning new tasks. Having a Peak Tutor is like having a teacher available once a week or even multiple times a week that can take students through the concepts that they need to learn to stay with the class or even excel beyond class expectations. Peak Tutors focus not only on increasing students academic performance but also act as mentors and will most importantly help increase students confidence.
This type of personalized review from an educational assistant can make up for the increasing class sizes in Alberta and ensure that students are set up well for their high school experience as well as potentially even their university or college experience.
As class sizes will only continue to increase across Calgary and the province of Alberta, the need for tutors only increases. Unfortunately teachers do not have time to see all of these students for extra help or to provide in class answers.
If your child is having difficulty performing at curriculum levels or they would like to proceed beyond their grade level, a tutor is an excellent idea.
References:
"Class Size | About Class Size." About Class Size. Alberta Education, n.d. Web. 22 Nov. 2016.
"The Alberta Teachers’ Association." New Data Highlights Class Size. N.p., 20 Nov. 2015. Web. 22 Nov. 2016.