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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a middle schooler so I’m not there yet, but I’ve heard “everyone” has a tutor. Is this because the material isn’t being effectively taught in the classroom? Is it so students perform well on standardized tests? Is it to get ahead in a subject matter? It doesn’t seem limited to struggling students... Everyone & their mother has a tutor and it’s not cheap! [/quote]

At my DS's school, algebra is taught at a higher level than I remember it + a lot more homework. It's difficult for him to keep up without extra instruction. That may not be the case for all students, but DS just doesn't have the quick processing speed to do well without a lot of practice and instruction. [/quote]

pp here-- also want to point out that college is particularly brutal for kids who enter without strong skills in writing and math. Many of us may have discovered this fact through our own experiences and want to spare our kids as much pain as possible.

Extra tutoring (at least for our family) is focused on areas that critical to college success and reducing unnecessary stress. It's really not about "getting ahead" - it's preparing my kid for the leap of college expectations. There is nothing worse than becoming interested in a career path and discovering that you do not have the foundational skills to pursue it. If my child is limited by talent/capability so be it- but I don't want him limited by a lack of preparedness. [/quote]

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