Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Tutor Dude easy to use?

  Yes, Tutor Dude is organised by year level and the different strands of the Australian curriculum to enable you to easily find specific activities to help your child learn key concepts.

• Does Tutor Dude follow the Australian Curriculum?

  Yes, Tutor Dude is aligned with the Australian curriculum by year level and the different strands. For example: Mathematics is divided into number, time and money inline with the curriculum strands.

• How does Tutor Dude work?

  Tutor Dude provides teaching videos for parents and children. Parents and children then play games together to reinforce their learning in an interactive and fun way.

• Why is Tutor Dude based around playing games?

  There is significant research which shows that the language levels of students arriving at school is declining. Through playing games with a supportive adult, children can discuss their reasoning and develop a deep understanding of Mathematical concepts.

  Using the language of maths is a vital component to build strong foundations in maths and a deep understanding which can be transferred and applied in different contexts.

• Is there enough to challenge my child?

  All users have access to all areas of Tutor Dude. This enables students to practice skills from a higher year level to extend their skills. Many games can be played at different levels. The demonstration videos give many examples of how to make games more challenging.

• My child is really struggling. Will Tutor Dude help?

  All users of Tutor Dude has access to all year levels so you can access learning at the appropriate level. The games can be simplified as shown in the demonstration videos. In addition, the games and activities are very specific and allow children to practice very focused skills areas.

  By using our 7 day free trial, you will be able to access all of the tutorials to see if Tutor Dude is supportive of your child’s educational needs.

• How much does Tutor Dude cost?

  Tutor Dude offer a FREE 7 day trial to all new users. Once this 7 day period is complete, on going monthly subscription to Tutor Dude is only $15 per month. Membership can be cancelled at anytime.

• The video is playing, I can hear the sound but can't see the pictures?

  This is usually a problem with the software plug ins on your computer. Try watching a video from another site, such as You Tube. If this is also a problem Google the solution for your web browser. Most likely you will need to upgrade one of the plug ins such as Flash. If the problem continues and is specific to our site, please get in contact with the Tutor Dude team.