Frequently
Asked Questions
- Introduction
- Benefits
- Curriculum
- Educational Guidelines
What is MATH1on1? MATH1on1
was specifically designed to provide quality
for students and adult learners anywhere
in the world. MATH1on1 offers a proven alternative
to the traditional model of a teacher in
a classroom with students. MATH1on1
brings high quality learning experience
to learners through our color coordinated
small, less intimidating, booklets.
The online curriculum is developed by
certified math teachers. The online
program features the book which gives the
learner an animated version of the book
making for rich and varied lesson modules.
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Who
should use MATH1on1? MATH1on1 is
best suited for children in grades 4 to
12 and adult learners in college at all
levels of achievement.
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What
levels do you teach? All levels
from 4th grade to college sophomore, plus
standardized test preparation. We also provide
a HipHop times table CD to help all ages
learn their multiplication tables.
If you are interested in this CD, please
email us at music@math1on1.com
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Can
you help students who only speak Spanish?
Yes, MATH1on1 provides tutorial
books in both English and Spanish. The math
is the same in both languages. www.math1on1.com/spanish.html
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Why
is my child having difficulty learning or
not reaching his/her potential? How can MATH1on1
help? Most children have difficulty
learning because their academic skills are
not at the level that they should be. Other
children may have problems with concentration,
confidence, behavior, motivation, or general
test-taking skills.
MATH1on1's programs give your child the
advantage of working with easier lessons
(review) and those that are more challenging.
The cross-aging of lessons gives the students
a broad range of skill levels where confidence
is gained and learning skills are developed.
Regardless of why your child is having difficulty
with learning, the MATH1on1 lessons are
designed to help your child achieve academic
success.
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What
makes MATH1on1 so effective? As
infants, we are drawn to or repulsed by
certain colors. We learn to communicate
through color before our language skills
are developed. In fact, color connects both
the right and left hemispheres of the brain
allowing both gestalt and analytic learners
to interact and master specific tasks. There
is a great deal of research that has captured
how we interact with color, its impact on
our decision making process and color's
importance on our existence. Color, more
than any of the other senses, draws on both
symbolic and cognitive powers to affect
learning.
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What
is the purpose of color coordination in your
books? Here are a few results of
studies on color and human response.
Color coding:
- using a repetition of colors may enhance
memory Color may be used to give "cues"
to the brain, about where to find information
or an object in the classroom.
- The deliberate use of color in publications
or text can enhance the readability of
the narrative. This is especially helpful
in breaking text into smaller, more manageable
pieces.
Color overlay:
- 80% of dyslexic children had increased
reading comprehension when a blue or gray
overlay was placed on the page.
- The use of black and white as a color
scheme may lower IQ or make children more
"dull".
- The careful use of bold colors such
as red or orange may increase IQ by as
much as 12 points.
- In general, cool hues
such as blue, are relaxing. Blue windows
and walls were often used to help soothe
mental patients who are delirious.
- Children
start out liking yellow as infants but
seem to grow less and less fond of it
as they mature.
- The international "ranking
of color preference" is blue, red, green,
violet, orange, yellow.
- Though the international
color ranking holds true (almost) across
cultures, a few ethnic groups placed red
or orange closer to the front, probably
in response to ancient customs or practices
involving color.
- Color and light have
medical, therapeutic implications, hence
the use of phototherapy units of blue
lights to treat newborns with jaundice,
or the use of white light to treat patients
with depression because of "winter blues".
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According to Alschuler and Hattwick, "Small
children have a natural preference for
'luminous' colors such as red, orange,
yellow and pink."
- Brown, black and gray
are seldom chosen by children, except
to outline. Excessive use of these colors
has become an indicator of fear or defiance
in their emotional lives.
- Bold colors,
such as orange, red and shades of lemony
yellow demand attention.
- Research shows
that an occasional bold stroke of red
or orange attracts the learner's attention
to details.
- Both red and orange are useful
for alerting children to specific points
of knowledge or new concepts.
- Colors help
children to express themselves.
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What's
the difference between MATH1on1 and other
learning programs? MATH1on1 is
developed by a certified math teacher.
Math1on1 color coordination has helped many
students learn how to understand math problems
by looking at the colored steps given by
the instructor.
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What's
the difference between MATH1on1 Online Tutoring
and tutoring offered by my child's school?
Our innovative system gives your
child far more structured guidance than
he or she will ever receive in a classroom
full of children, in a small group, or even
in stand alone online programs.
Many schools provide after-school tutoring
or intervention programs for students that
are having difficulty in school. Even though
these programs are free to families, current
research indicates that these programs are
inefficient, time-consuming, and most importantly
will not provide you with a permanent solution.
In fact, results of studies now indicate
that more children in these intervention
programs are further below the average level
than ever before. This is a clear indication
that school-based intervention programs
are not working for most children. While
school-based or small group tutoring may
provide your child with short-term help
with homework, MATH1on1 actually provides
your child with a permanent solution and
long-term skills that will last a lifetime.
While school-based or small group tutoring
may provide your child with short-term help
with homework, MATH1on1 actually provides
your child with a permanent solution and
long-term skills that will last a lifetime.
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How
will MATH1on1 help my child improve his/her
concentration? Children who are
successful learners have excellent concentration
and focus. Research indicates that these
children can maintain their concentration
for one hour or more, which gives them the
ability to complete assignments quickly,
efficiently and correctly.
MATH1on1's programs will help your child
improve his or her concentration and attention
span. MATH1on1 is designed to increase your
child's concentration span when used appropriately.
Our program has 3 advantages
for your child:
1. Your
child will learn in the privacy of your
home without anyone knowing about it.
2. Your
child can repeat the exact same lesson over
again as many times as he/she feels necessary
without embarrassment.
3. Our interactive exercises
reinforce the math lessons and will help
your child build his confidence in math.
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Can
you give me some information about your Math
Program? The Mathematics
lessons will increase your child's computational
and problem-solving skills for long-term
success and will also prepare your child
for immediate math challenges in daily living.
The math curriculum includes:
- Computation
- Estimation
- Measurement
- Data Analysis
- Ratio and Percentages
- Fractions
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Statistics
- Radicals
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Is
MATH1on1 available year-round? MATH1on1
is available to students with Internet access
24/7 year-round. Our most successful students
are those that continue to attend during
their summer break or off-track periods
so that they do not forget what they have
learned previously.
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How
are MATH1on1 lessons assigned? MATH1on1
lessons are duplicates of the tutorial books.
The animated books have been very successful
for MATH1on1 students as they can work at
their own pace. Some lessons may be easier
and can be used for review and some will
be more challenging.
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If
I order from MATH1on1 today, how long will
it take for me to receive my program?
Your MATH1on1 program will arrive within
7 – 10 days after placing your order.
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What
will it take for my child to be a successful
learner? Educational studies consistently
show that the most successful students are
those that are strong in six general areas:
- Strong Academic Skills
- Strong Concentration
- High level of Confidence
- High level of Motivation
- High Standardized Test Scores
- Strong Study Skills
First and foremost, children who are successful
learners have strong academic skills in
reading, mathematics and writing. Strong
academic skills are so important that MATH1on1
makes this their primary goal for your child
to be successful in math. MATH1on1 will
help your child improve in math, and we
accomplish this with our online learning
program. This method of leaning combines
individual one-to-one online instruction
with independent application and mastery
of the skills just learned.
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For
academic success, how important is it to continue
enrollment over the summer months?
Summer enrollment is by far the biggest
factor in your child's overall success in
our programs. Our research indicates that
students who continue their sessions during
the summer improve at a much faster rate
than those who withdraw for summer vacation.
In fact, the two summer months may amount
to as much as 4 to 6 months of actual grade
level improvement and much more retention
in the fall.
We have compared students who stay and
students who leave for the summer and have
concluded that a leave of absence during
the summer has a negative impact on your
child's progress. Remember, if you need
to take a break or a vacation, your child
can access the lessons anywhere in the world.
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How
important is consistent participation?
We have analyzed our students' participation,
and we see a direct link between regular
participation and success in the MATH1on1
program and in achievements beyond our program.
We understand that parents and children
today are very busy. However, if your child
has signed up for either MATH1on1 Program,
regularly scheduled sessions must be a high
priority. If students are continually changing
their learning times, they will not develop
the structure necessary for academic improvement.
Our greatest success comes from students
who have a regular time to study each day
and keep track of their learning schedule
over a long period of time.
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How
can MATH1on1 help my school? We
know if you had enough time, you could solve
the problem of math in your school on your
own. We're just here to offer you an additional
tool to help assist your students in math
sooner. This is just a different approach
to handle the anxieties students face with
math.
We offer discounts to schools and educational
organizations. If you would like MATH 1on1
to provide your students with our services,
please fill out the form below. If you are
a Parent, PTA/PTO member, principal, teacher,
guidance counselor, math coach, or a representative
of a school, please
click here and fill out the form in
order to receive information on how MATH1on1
can help your school's math grades and provide
you with our discounts on bulk orders.
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