<p>He sounds a lot like my son-it’s a real gift to have that aptitude and the ability to teach it and help others, isn’t it? I am, like you, more proud of him when I get the same feedback about how he helped other students than what his SAT scores were!</p>
<p>I know at his HS they offer free tutoring. I think though the kids are already in big trouble before they hit HS. One thing they should do is let the teachers teach basic math skills. I also would like to see the NHS tutors be able to go volunteer at the MS and elementary schools. My nephew was struggling so much in math from the early grades and he felt stupid. He is far from stupid but not every kid picks up things at the same rate. My sister, at my urging, after trying to work with him herself for a couple of years, got him a private tutor. The change has been remarkable. He “gets it” now. However, if he didn’t have that opportunity where would he be? Another smart young man who can’t do the work because he was not taught correctly at the age where it could make a difference.</p>
<p>If I were a teacher I would try and get the student extra help-but that is easier said than done.</p>