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John

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16+ years

John

Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
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AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

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University of St Thomas

Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama

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Associates, Acting

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6+ years

Rahul

B.S. in Chemical Engineering
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Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Over the past several years, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences tutoring thermodynamics (my personal favorite), chemistry, and math. I have a...

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Cornell University

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

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36
Ilesh

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6+ years

Ilesh

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
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Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

I am a recent grad from Georgia Tech, majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering (an intersection of math, computer science, and business) and minoring in Business and Technology. I am originally from Columbus, OH, but chose to come down to Atlanta after getting a full-ride scholarship from Geor...

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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

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ACT
36
Rhea

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6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

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University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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SAT
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ACT
36
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Max

Bachelors, Biology, General
Max's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

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Ball State University

Bachelors, Biology, General

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Perfect Score
SAT
1580
ACT
36
Ishan

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5+ years

Ishan

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Ishan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am a current sophomore at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where I am majoring in Biology as part of the 7 Year Accelerated Medical Program. I am also minoring in Healthcare Economics and Policy. My favorite subjects in school are Chemistry, Biology, and Math, but I also enjoy the process of writ...

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

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ACT
35
Emily

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8+ years

Emily

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology

I am currently a fourth year medical student in Indianapolis. I completed my undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington, where I majored in Biology and Spanish. I also completed two minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. While at IU, I worked for the Department of Mathematics and Depart...

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Indiana University-Bloomington

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine

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SAT
1480
ACT
35
Arthur

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5+ years

Arthur

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Arthur's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am available to tutor in a broad range of subjects, though I am most passionate about Economics, History, and Civics. Please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to arrange a session.

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Middlebury College

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

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Perfect Score
SAT
1490
ACT
36
Vansh

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9+ years

Vansh

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Vansh's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches

I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I am also a graduate of the high school International Baccalaureate Program. I have informal experience tutoring high school physics, but am most passionate about tutoring students for the...

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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

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Perfect Score
SAT
1520
ACT
36
Benjamin

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Benjamin

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Trigonometry
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Finance/Economics major and a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I am a passionate student in the math and business realms, as I enjoy the intuitiveness of the former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in midd...

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University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

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Perfect Score
ACT
36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students often struggle with fractions because they require thinking about numbers in a completely different way than whole numbers. The biggest challenges include:

  • Understanding the concept: Many students see fractions as two separate numbers rather than a single value, making it hard to compare or order them
  • Operations with unlike denominators: Adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators trips up students who haven't internalized why they need a common denominator
  • Multiplying and dividing: These operations feel counterintuitive (like why multiplying makes things smaller, or why you flip the divisor)
  • Connecting to real-world contexts: Without seeing fractions in practical situations, abstract rules feel meaningless

A personalized tutor can identify which specific concepts are causing trouble and rebuild understanding from the ground up.

The best fractions tutors combine deep subject knowledge with the ability to explain concepts in multiple ways. Key qualities include:

  • Conceptual understanding: They can explain WHY the rules work, not just how to apply them
  • Patience with visualization: They use models, number lines, area diagrams, and manipulatives to make abstract ideas concrete
  • Diagnostic skill: They pinpoint whether struggles stem from foundational gaps (like place value) or specific fraction concepts
  • Curriculum awareness: They understand how fractions connect to upcoming topics like ratios, rates, and algebra
  • Adaptive teaching: They adjust their approach based on how the student learns best, not stick to one method

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who excel at making fractions click for struggling learners.

Timeline depends on where the student is starting and what they're working toward. A student who simply needs reinforcement in fraction basics might see improvement in 4-6 weeks of consistent weekly sessions. However, students with deeper conceptual gaps often need 8-12 weeks to build solid understanding.

Key factors that affect progress include the frequency of tutoring, how much practice the student does between sessions, and whether foundational skills (like division and multiples) need review first. Consistency matters more than intensity—weekly sessions tend to produce better results than cramming before a test.

Rather than focusing on quick fixes, skilled tutors build deep understanding so fractions make sense going forward, which leads to lasting improvement in math confidence.

Fractions appear across standardized tests (like state assessments and entrance exams) in several ways beyond basic computation:

  • Conceptual questions: Tests ask students to identify equivalent fractions, order fractions, or explain why a fraction operation produces a certain result
  • Word problems: Real-world scenarios requiring students to set up and solve fraction problems (sharing, recipes, distances)
  • Mixed applications: Questions combining fractions with decimals, percentages, or ratios
  • Reasoning: Problems asking students to justify their thinking or identify errors in work

Test success requires not just procedural fluency but true understanding of what fractions represent. Tutors can help students practice in test formats and build the confidence to tackle unfamiliar fraction scenarios under time pressure.

Yes. Strong fractions understanding depends on several prerequisite skills being solid:

  • Division fluency: Since a fraction bar represents division, students need automatic recall of division facts
  • Multiples and factors: Finding common denominators and simplifying require understanding multiples and factors
  • Place value: Understanding how the base-ten system works helps students see fractions as parts of a whole
  • Comparison and ordering: Students need to compare numbers mentally before comparing fractions meaningfully

If a student is struggling with fractions, a good diagnostic tutor will check these foundation areas first. Sometimes what looks like a "fractions problem" is actually a division fact gap or weak understanding of multiples. Addressing the real root cause leads to much faster progress than drilling fraction procedures.

Fractions are abstract—you can't count 3/4 the way you count 3 blocks. Visual models bridge that gap by making the invisible visible. Models like fraction bars, number lines, area diagrams, and pie charts let students actually see what 3/4 means before they manipulate symbols.

Research shows that students who learn fractions with strong visual models develop deeper understanding and make fewer conceptual errors later. Models also help students understand WHY procedures work—like why you need a common denominator for addition but not multiplication.

Expert tutors use multiple representations because every student visualizes math differently. One student might "get it" with a number line while another needs an area model. By working with various visual tools, tutors help students find what makes fractions click for their brain.

Strong fractions understanding is foundational for success in higher math. Students who struggle with fractions often hit walls later because:

  • Ratios and rates: These are fractions applied to real-world comparisons
  • Proportional reasoning: Solving proportions requires fraction fluency
  • Algebra: Variables in fractions, rational expressions, and solving equations with fractions all depend on understanding what a fraction represents
  • Probability: Probabilities are expressed as fractions

This is why investing time now in truly understanding fractions—rather than memorizing rules—pays dividends for years. Students who understand fractions deeply tend to find algebra more accessible and approach word problems with greater confidence.

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