Today’s students are under a lot of academic pressure. State exams often start in the third grade or even younger; kids have to pass these tests in order to be promoted to the next grade. Students who are struggling with class material all year long might be especially anxious, and even students who generally do well may freeze up when they have to take these exams. Hiring a tutor can help reduce the pressure and help kids do their best. You may want to consider online tutoring, if you haven’t already.

Why Online Tutoring?

For some parents, online tutoring seems counterintuitive, as the tutor and child aren’t in the same room like they are with traditional tutoring. However, there are lots of advantages to doing tutoring over the Internet.

• Students can more easily fit tutoring into their schedules. Today’s students may be very busy with sports teams, after-school clubs, music lessons and other activities. Instead of dropping one or more activities to attend tutoring sessions, students can fit tutoring in at a time that’s convenient for them.
• Students can learn at their own pace. Many online tutoring companies allow students to work through modules at their own pace rather than having to grasp material in just one session.
• Students who are shy or have communication difficulties may get more benefit from online tutoring. These students may get lost in the traditional classroom and may not interact with a face-to-face tutor. They can use chat or video chat to talk with their online tutor, making it easier for them to interact and get questions answered.

The Growing Stars Difference

Growing Stars offers a unique online tutoring experience that you may want to try out with your school-age child. Students wear headphones to listen to tutors. They are not allowed to do other things, such as listen to music, during tutoring sessions, as they may miss something important if they do. Growing Stars tries to make every minute count; while the headphones are on, students are constantly being exposed to new information and concepts and asked to practice and perfect new skills.

Check out Growing Stars today and see what kind of difference it can make for your child’s education!