Parents of IB high schoolers -- seeking math tutor familiar with IB

[Anonymous]

Math has never been DC's strong suit, ever, and now DC could use a tutor who is familiar with the way IB math works. (IB parents, if you don't know what I mean, ask your IB high school student--the tests are structured a certain way and have expectations of applying math concepts in ways the students haven't always seen before, according to DC.) If anyone knows of a tutor or tutoring firm that has helped your IB high schooler, please post here. DC does study but something isn't clicking this year and I suspect it's the applied concepts that are giving trouble. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

We heard the same thing from DD's teacher as well -- that the tests don't mimic the HW or quizzes at all and are designed to be an application or development of the material, not simply memorizing formulas or steps. My suggestion would be to get the FCPS tutor list and look for an IB math teacher on the list. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We heard the same thing from DD's teacher as well -- that the tests don't mimic the HW or quizzes at all and are designed to be an application or development of the material, not simply memorizing formulas or steps. My suggestion would be to get the FCPS tutor list and look for an IB math teacher on the list. Good luck!

OP here. Good to hear your confirmation of what we understood about the math test structure, PP.
I'll look at the FCPS web site -- is that where the "FCPS tutor list" lives? I wasn't aware of such a thing but will seek it out. Thank you!
The application approach is really a good thing in the end, but tough for kids for whom math isn't really their thing.

[Anonymous]

We did not find IB tutors on the fairfax tutor list. We did see science. Looking for IB history too.

[Anonymous]

Any luck? We're searching for one too.