Rest by thinking: our two-track policy
In general, help or tutoring for mathematics, physics and statistics is unfortunately still too much about the sum – the means – and too little about the concept – the goal. There is little point in tutoring if it is only about helping with assignments. In fact, this often even backfires. You learn to solve problems because you 'remember' them instead of by applying rules or logic.

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Theory as a starting point
The real understanding of the theory is therefore indispensable, as is being able to apply the rules. That is why the theory - the basis - is the starting point of the tutoring. The theory also functions as a coat rack, structure and support. In addition to being able to do the assignment, this handhold helps you to 'tame' your thoughts and feelings if they threaten to run away with you during a test or exam.
Back to the theory: if necessary, we will explain this step by step. We will continue with this until you fully understand. After the explanation of the theory come the exercises, which involve being able to establish a relationship between theory and exercises. By repeating this regularly, you will eventually learn to do it yourself. You will notice that this is extremely useful when doing your exam or test, because you then know how to link the theory to signal words from the questions/problems.

Choosing a strategy based on rules
Once the theory is sufficiently understood, we will discuss the strategy for solving the problems. How do I get from a, writing down the problem, to z, the answer. That starts with the text in the question or assignment. Which 'ingredients' are given in the statement? Then you look at the form in which you have to give the answer. Finally, you determine the 'way', possibly in combination with the rules. This is also something that you learn and practice during tutoring. The steps above are helpful when creating a problem and are often worth points in an exam or test (if you write them down). Moreover, through this method you train your analytical thinking. A spin-off effect of this method is that you learn to say more specifically where you get stuck.
This didactic approach – how to apply formulas where and why, which rules to use why – forms the basis of tutoring at MathMind.

Graphing Calculator: Check and Intermediate Answer
Finally, the role of the graphing calculator (gr). Because the gr is only allowed during the central written exam of mathematics A, B and C, and not for physics, this section only applies if you are going to take tutoring for mathematics. The gr isn't just for calculating answers. During our tutoring you will be taught to check each answer using your gr. This checking of the outcome gives peace of mind. We also show you that many intermediate steps can also be solved with the calculator. So if you do not come out of a calculation or if you get stuck halfway, you do that part with your gr. At least you can then continue and still collect points on your test.

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