Varsity Tutors connects students in Concord with experienced tutors who specialize in PRAXIS Core Math preparation. Tutors work with you one-on-one to identify your knowledge gaps, build conceptual understanding, and practice test-specific strategies. You can get matched with a tutor who fits your schedule and learning style.

Many students struggle with word problems that require translating real-world scenarios into mathematical equations, multi-step algebra problems, and graphing concepts. Others find geometry proofs challenging or feel anxious about timed testing. A tutor can help you break down complex problems into manageable steps, identify patterns, and build the confidence you need to approach unfamiliar question types.

Your first session is an opportunity for your tutor to understand your current skill level, identify specific areas where you need support, and learn about your testing timeline and goals. You'll likely work through a few practice problems to pinpoint where you're strongest and where you need the most focus. This helps your tutor create a personalized study plan tailored to your needs.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction focuses on helping you see the 'why' behind mathematical concepts, not just the 'how.' Your tutor can show you how different topics connect—for example, how algebraic thinking applies to geometry—and use multiple approaches to explain ideas until they click. This deeper understanding makes it easier to solve unfamiliar problems and retain what you've learned.

Absolutely. Math anxiety is common, and personalized tutoring creates a low-pressure environment where you can ask questions, make mistakes, and learn at your own pace. Working through problems step-by-step with a supportive tutor helps you build confidence and realize you're more capable than you thought. Many students find that understanding the material deeply actually reduces test anxiety significantly.

Preparation time varies depending on your starting point and how much tutoring you do. Some students benefit from a few focused sessions to strengthen weak areas, while others work with a tutor for several months to build comprehensive mastery. Your tutor can assess your needs in the first session and give you a realistic timeline based on your goals and test date.

Showing your work helps you catch errors, organize your thinking, and gives your tutor insight into how you're approaching problems. Practicing varied problem types—word problems, multi-step equations, graphing, and geometry—helps you recognize patterns and develop flexible problem-solving strategies. This practice-based approach, combined with feedback from your tutor, is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the actual test.