Indian maths teachers to teach American kids real time

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: behind other countries on international mathematics scores, it is also short of qualified mathematics teachers.

Plus, as school enrollment surges and baby boomers retire, the US faces a teacher shortage, particularly in mathematics and sciences. Nearly 40% of US high schools reported difficulty filling math openings this year with qualified instructors, according to the American Association of Employment in Education.

India’s high-school mathematics curriculum is very strong. There is stress on problem solving thanks to the highly competitive engineering exams in the country. Further, the curriculum at the bachelors and master’s level is very competitive, with an emphasis on understanding and abstraction. This combination allows Indian tutors to quickly identify and resolve learning difficulties of children.

Finally, expertise in problem solving will ensure that children in the US are rarely able to stump tutors with a tough problem.