The Ansari Method of Teaching

Ansari Method was created under the virtual math education company, Ansarimath.com. It is to create a pleasant virtual environment that promotes learning through a fundamental understanding of the student’s individualized learning needs. This method of teaching focuses on mathematics and is mainly for tutors/private teachers but can be applied to all other subjects. Dislike for math is often due to the missing components in one’s fundamental understanding. There is no better feeling than solving a math problem that at first sight seems impossible. By helping a student build their fundamental mathematical skills, it will help them improve their problem-solving skills rather than linear assessments only for specific problems. Ultimately, Ansari Method seeks to leave students with the ability to solve complex math problems, as well as apply their skills in other aspects of life.

How?

An assessment

Always start your teaching with a robust assessment, preferably a free one. This will give you an hour or two to study the student’s learning needs before jumping into the paid teaching. During this assessment, take sometime to learn the following: 1.) How does the student learn (visual, auditory, or kinesthetic)? 2.) How fast does the student learn?, 3.) Does the student want to be there? With that, you can adjust and prepare for the next lesson accordingly.

Customized Learning Plans

Whether the students needs homework help, test prep, or wants to get ahead, based on your assessment knowledge of the student, Design a customized learning plan for teaching the concepts that the student needs to master and use a combination of proprietary materials and instructional techniques to ensure the student develops a concrete understanding of the subject. After each lesson, follow up with “mastery” material to ensure learning vs. memorization.

Make the Student Feel Smart

The most important thing is to make the student enjoy learning. Use phrases such as “that was so close, but this is how you do it” vs. “No that’s wrong, this is how you do it”. After realizations or correct doings make sure to let the student know they’re doing well “that’s exactly correct, great job”. No one wants to feel dumb; all students are at different levels and…