Consider both in-person and virtual tutoring options when selecting a math tutoring program¶

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Description¶

This recommendation advises school districts exploring math tutoring programs to weigh both in-person and virtual delivery formats rather than restricting consideration to one modality. The brief states districts should "Consider in-person and virtual tutoring options—both can be effective," grounding this in the Middle Years Math evaluations, in which program models with varying key features showed promise. It functions as an initial screening guidance when building a portfolio of candidate tutoring programs.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Districts must be exploring potential tutoring programs and evaluating delivery-format options before selection

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• middle years math students in school districts

Target Learning Goals¶

• math knowledge, perceptions, and beliefs

Related Strategies¶

• Integrate tutoring into the regular school day rather than scheduling it outside instructional time
• Monitor tutoring implementation and attendance regularly during program rollout
• Select tutoring providers that tailor professional development to tutor experience levels and invest in student-tutor relationship building

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Conroy, K., Place, K., Chojnacki, G., & Gothro, A. (2023). Selecting and Supporting Math Tutoring Programs: Recommendations for School Districts. Mathematica. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/selecting-and-supporting-math-tutoring-programs-recommendations-for-school-districts