Questions to Ask a Math Tutor Before You Hire

A good tutor will welcome these questions. Here is what to ask and what to listen for.

1. How do you find out where my child is? Look for a real starting assessment, not just starting with homework.
2. What will the plan be? You should hear topics, order and goals, not “we’ll see.”
3. How will I know it is working? Ask about regular updates and what they contain.
4. Will it be the same tutor every time? Consistency matters for trust and continuity.
5. Where do sessions happen, and where will I be? For students under 18, look for public spaces or a parent present or reachable.
6. How does scheduling, cancelling and make-up work? The rules should be written, with notice times and costs clear.
7. What happens if I want to stop? Ask how ending a plan early is priced, with an example.
8. What does it cost, in total? Ask for the per-lesson price and what a month or semester includes.
9. Do you guarantee results? Be cautious of promises of a specific grade or score.
10. Can we try a conversation first? A free intro call is a fair way to find out if it is a fit.

Our answers are on this site: the Learning System, what happens when you reschedule or cancel, ending a Semester early and Student Safety.