Effects Of Online Tutoring On Test Scores, Confidence, and Future Career Paths During The Pandemic

Authors

  • Grace Gao Hunter College High School
  • Rodion Kosovsky

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v11i3.3753

Keywords:

Online tutoring, Test scores, Confidence, COVID-19, Equality

Abstract

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, online learning has rapidly begun to replace in-person learning and demand for online tutoring has grown. The switch to remote learning has also exacerbated learning inequality, as shown by students’ test scores. The paper examines the efficacy of ManhattanACE’s mathematics online tutoring model to provide a template for creating a valuable online tutoring experience.

To understand the main aspects of online learning and its effects on students’ learning outcomes, an electronic survey was created and sent to the students. The survey contained both Yes/No questions and scaled 1-5 questions. Analysis of the survey responses shows that through a combination of factors such as passionate tutors and a responsive learning environment that feels like a community, online learning can boost both students’ grades in math class and the effectiveness of virtual learning, while fostering students’ confidence in their skills and future career choices. These three outcomes can, in turn, work to minimize educational and resource inequality.

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Published

08-31-2022

How to Cite

Gao, G., & Kosovsky, R. (2022). Effects Of Online Tutoring On Test Scores, Confidence, and Future Career Paths During The Pandemic. Journal of Student Research, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v11i3.3753

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