Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify exactly where a student's understanding breaks down—whether it's visualizing fractions, performing operations, or word problems—rather than moving at a class pace. Tutors can use targeted strategies like visual models, manipulatives, and real-world contexts to build confidence and conceptual understanding. With Kansas City's average student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1 in classrooms, personalized tutoring provides the focused attention that makes fractions click.

The first session is an assessment and relationship-building opportunity. A tutor will work through some fraction problems with your student to understand their current skill level, identify specific gaps, and learn their learning style. From there, the tutor creates a personalized plan focused on the areas that need the most support—whether that's foundational concepts, operations, or application problems.

Yes. Tutors for students in Kansas City are familiar with the standards and pacing used across the district's 24 school districts and can align their instruction with what students are learning in class. Whether your student attends a school in Kansas City Public Schools or a neighboring district, tutors can support the specific curriculum and standards they're working with.

The biggest hurdles are typically: (1) understanding why fractions are equivalent (e.g., 1/2 = 2/4), (2) adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, and (3) multiplying and dividing fractions, which feel counterintuitive to many students. Many students also struggle to recognize when to use fractions in word problems and how to interpret fraction answers in context. Personalized tutoring targets these specific pain points with visual strategies and repeated practice.

Mastery typically requires consistent, spaced practice over several weeks—not cramming. Most students benefit from 2-3 tutoring sessions per week combined with guided practice between sessions. The key is mixing different types of problems (conceptual, procedural, and applied) so students build both understanding and fluency. Tutors can recommend a practice schedule tailored to your student's pace and learning goals.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in fractions and understand how to teach the concept in ways that make sense to individual learners. You can share your student's current level, specific challenges, and scheduling preferences, and we'll match them with a tutor ready to help. The process is straightforward, and you can start with a single session to see if the fit is right.

Absolutely. Many students who struggle with fractions develop math anxiety because they feel behind or confused. Personalized tutoring rebuilds confidence by breaking fractions into manageable pieces, celebrating small wins, and showing students that they can understand these concepts with the right support. As students see improvement and start solving problems independently, their attitude toward math often shifts dramatically.