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Learning Preferences And Perceptions Of Undergraduate Mathematics Tutees, Matthew Edward Shirley
Learning Preferences And Perceptions Of Undergraduate Mathematics Tutees, Matthew Edward Shirley
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The large number of students at postsecondary education institutions who are not college ready has increased the need for learning assistance programs. Tutoring programs are common at many such schools; however, the effect of tutoring students in modern schools is inconclusive. There is some evidence that tutoring helps students learn material they would be unable to learn otherwise, and other evidence suggests tutoring has no influence on academic performance. Considering the lack of consistent evidence to support tutoring programs, why is there still a high demand for them? The answer may include the students’ learning style and/or perception of the …