By Mightaswelltutordogs - 21/12/2014 01:16 - United States - Gainesville

Today, I had to find simple words to explain to the idiot I was tutoring that "1/4" is not of a greater value than "1/3" just because the denominator is bigger. FML
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makaramiracles 18

Well, there's a reason why you're tutoring them.

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iShanny 13

Those little pie pieces always helped me. Try using real pie or pizza.

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saadifti 11

no one is an idiot if he/she doesn't understand fractions. A tutor will find a way to make him/her understand. That's the art!

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thatcoolguy123 14

What grade is he/she in? And you sound like a rude tutor tbh...

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vivaellefashion 14

Wow you're a horrible tutor! There's a reason why he needs your help. Calling him an idiot doesn't help.

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cdawgtate 9

Use pizza ask him which he wants he'll learn

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alanamarieg 18

1/3 being less than 1/4 is a common misunderstanding. I know when I was first learning fractions I thought so too.

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neuroticallyyour_fml 17

How do you know he isn't learning disabled? Dyscalculia is a math learning disability. I have it and at 27 I still have to work very hard to retain simple concepts like the one mentioned. Doesn't make the person you are tutoring stupid. He's probably exceptional in other areas which is sometimes the case with people with learning disabilities.

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Kriiistenn 14

I had a lot of trouble with fractions for a long time before I understood it. In my mind, the fact that 1/4 is bigger than 1/3 made perfect sense. Please don't say he's an idiot just because he's having trouble understanding

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TurquoiseJesus 15

whether the person is dumb is dependent on what OP is tutoring them in. If he/she is tutoring them in Calculus 3, it is generally accepted that you can do basic fractions, and I wouldnt expect OP to be required to teach that.

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HawaiiThad 14

Referring to your student as an idiot shows that you should not be tutoring.

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Annlon 9

I don't believe it is fair to call the person an idiot for not understanding. "Naive" perhaps for being not yet educated in that particular subject, but certainly not an idiot. As a tutor it is your responsibility to show patience with your students and remember that the students can be equally as frustrated and embarrassed for not understanding a concept that their other peers may already grasp. Remember to put yourself in their shoes next time you become flustered, otherwise you may not be fit for tutoring.

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