MAP Tutoring

Natalie’s MAP (NWEA) test preparation for grades 2-12 is for all 3 sections: Math, Reading, and Language. Her MAP tutoring covers multiple concept areas across math and language arts. The MAP test by NWEA is a computer adaptive test for students in grades K-12 that “maps out” their individual learning growth in math and language arts at their current grade level. The MAP is also being used as a schools admissions and placement test. What makes this test unique that every question is adaptive, meaning that the next question either gets harder or easier depending on a student’s performance, for more accurate results.

Math

Students work through major concept areas on MAP Math, which analyzes their strengths and weaknesses. They focus on strengthening and improving specific skill sets and concept knowledge during lessons so they are fully prepared.

Reading

MAP Reading is broken down into three main areas: Literary Text (fiction), Informational Text (non-fiction), and Vocabulary. They drill through question types for Literary Text and Informational Text while going over important reading strategies for passages. Vocabulary requires ongoing vocabulary study with word roots, suffixes, and prefixes.

Language

MAP Language focuses on grammar, punctuation, writing mechanics, and writing skills. Students need to master English grammar concepts and be able to recognize correct writing structures. Natalie works with them to make sure they understand grammar and punctuation rules. They also review the steps of the writing process and writing elements.

Tutoring includes:

Study plan based on previous MAP score results or initial practice test scores

Complete review of MAP concepts and strategies with targeted practice (available for all sections)

Weekly feedback on student progress and homework completion (available for all sections)

Online resources for math, reading, and language arts practice

Timed practice sets during lessons

FAQ about Natalie’s test prep

Do you offer a full test prep program or classes?

I offer one-on-one lessons, not classes, where my tutoring adapts to the needs of every student. I guide students through their test prep with targeted concept review, strategies, and time management techniques. I do not have a one-size-fits-all approach or set curriculum for everyone to follow.

What does a typical lesson with you look like?

Test preparation is a combination of concept review and test-taking strategies. I help my students not just get to the right answer, but also understand how they got to the right answer and what makes it correct. They also learn how to methodically approach questions and answers. A typical lesson for a reading comprehension test section would be working through a number of passages with test-specific questions, for example, or for math test sections, working through practice questions and any needed concept review for those questions at the same time. A good amount of lesson time is spent on mastering strategies and building good time management skills. By understanding how a test works and how the testmakers have created the questions, students better learn how to take that test with minimal stress and maximum success.

Can you guarantee a score increase on the actual test?

Successful test prep depends entirely on a student’s commitment to a study plan, daily practice, and application of strategies and techniques learned during lessons. I personally cannot promise that any student will definitely raise scores just because of my tutoring. However, students who practiced diligently and listened to my advice during lessons — and applied it — did in fact raise their scores significantly.

How many lessons will my child need?

Some students need more support, while others need less. Guessing how many lessons a student needs requires more information. To start, I always ask for practice test results or previous test results to help me see where we need to focus our efforts the most. I also ask about what test prep, if any, you have done so far, and what your specific test score goals are. Your test preparation should start as early as possible before a test date. If your child has any struggles or gaps in a specific subject area, like math, reading or vocabulary, then they will most likely need more tutoring than the average student.

Parents and Student Reviews

What students are saying

“Ms. Natalie is by far the best tutor out there. She is patient, helpful, kind, and she has made great impact on me, including helping me become a better writer! Natalie has taught me how to study, handle my time management, maths, reading, and the list goes on! I highly recommend getting Natalie as your tutor, she has been a great help and her sessions are always a pleasure to attend. Don’t miss out on such a great tutor and make sure you have Natalie as yours!”