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Exam season planning for tutors

Exam weeks are the busiest and most valuable time for a tutor, and also the easiest time to burn out or to lose track of fees.

Six weeks before

List the syllabus and the date of each paper from the school or board notice. Count the classes you have and divide the chapters across them, leaving the last two weeks for revision and tests. Tell parents the plan and what you expect from the student at home.

The revision cycle

  1. Teach or recap a chapter.
  2. Give a short practice set the same day.
  3. Test a mix of old chapters every week.
  4. Go over mistakes in class, not just the marks.

Extra classes

Parents often ask for extra classes before exams. Decide a price for them in advance, whether per class or a block, and say it clearly. Make sure you can teach them without losing your own rest: an exhausted tutor teaches badly.

Test papers

Write your own questions based on the syllabus and the type of paper the school sets, or use papers the school or board has published for practice. Do not copy a publisher's paid material.

Keep fees tidy

Extra classes bring extra payments. Record each one in the manager as it happens, and send reminders on time. See reminder messages.

After the exams

Ask for the marks, thank the family and discuss the next term. Results are the best advertising you have, so keep them, with permission, as examples of improvement.

Common questions

Should I raise fees for exam batches?

Many tutors do for extra classes, because the work and the hours are higher. State the fee before the batch begins.

How many tests should I give?

A short test each week is enough for most classes. Marking time is the limit, so keep each test short and go over mistakes in class.

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