Success story - Josh
Josh attended one of our online MathsMakers programmes. At the start of the programme, he was shy and reluctant to participate during the tutorials. With patience and encouragement, the instructor helped Josh to engage more actively. She adjusted the level and pace to meet his needs so that he became “enthusiastic about doing the Maths practice and would ask questions if he had doubts”.
Josh received 1-on-1 attention in two tutorials. His instructor explained that Josh “definitely benefited from the programme as he was shown personalised, step-by-step guidance when working on questions”. This helped him progress as evidenced in his engagement and progress test results.
“I am grateful for the extra maths support that my son has received. My son has special needs. He may remember everything that he's been taught today and then tomorrow morning will tell you he does not know how to do it, even panics. His grade may be 90% one day and for the same sums the next day it will be 30%. It all depends on how his brain is functioning on the day, So, I am grateful to MathsMakers as I feel the extra support helped my son to retain more information.
My son’s attitude to learning maths depends a lot on whether he likes the teacher. His ability to like a subject depends on the teacher's approach. My son was enthusiastic after the first MathsMakers session. When he had difficulty understanding the teacher, he told me that he requested the teacher to repeat what she said. He liked it when the teacher did that and he could learn at his own pace.
The communication with MathsMakers has been brilliant. Even from the beginning when I was worried if teachers were aware of my son’s needs, I appreciated that you always responded promptly whenever I communicated with you.”
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Josh's Parent