Exam preparation, homework help and filling gaps in knowledge
- Location
- Based in Kayseri, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- Aksaray University, Bachelor's degree in Mathematics
$20/ hr
First 30 min free
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Math tutors
Math tutors from elementary arithmetic through algebra, geometry, precalculus and calculus, plus SAT and ACT math.
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Math tutoring rates 2026: by level
The median math tutoring rate is $20 per hour. Most listings fall between $10 and $50, and the lowest is $10. These figures are not estimates: they come from the 15 math listings live on WantATutor as of November 2026, and they update when a tutor changes their rate.
| Highest level | Median | Most listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to middle school (grades 6–8) | $15 | $10 – $50 | 3 |
| Including high school & test prep | $20 | $10 – $40 | 11 |
Each listing is counted once, under the highest level the tutor selected. A tutor in the high school row may also teach elementary students; use the list below to filter by level.
Math tutors
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Retired Head Teacher with 28 years of experience in Turkey's Ministry of National Education.
Reading and writing practiceTurkishMath
- Location
- Based in Malatya, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- Akdeniz University. Retired teacher with 28 years of service in Turkey's Ministry of National Education
$30/ hr
First 30 min free
Online math lessons for elementary, middle school and high school students
Elementary schoolMiddle school
- Location
- Based in Kocaeli, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- University/Department:
$25/ hr
First 30 min free
Online math lessons for middle school and high school students
- Location
- Based in Ankara, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- Gazi University, Department of Mathematics
$20/ hr
First 30 min free
Online math lessons for elementary and middle school students
LGS (Turkey's high school entrance exam), elementary and middle school math
- Location
- Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- Ondokuz Mayıs University (19 Mayıs University), Faculty of Education, Elementary Mathematics Teaching
$50/ hr
First 30 min free
Private math lessons for middle school and high school students
Middle school grades 5-8 (LGS, Turkey's high school entrance exam)High school grades 9-11TYT (Turkey's university entrance exam, basic proficiency test)
- Location
- Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- 8 years of experience
$20/ hr
First 30 min free
Online math lessons for middle and high school students
- Location
- Based in Balıkesir, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- Marmara University, Department of Mathematics
$50/ hr
First 30 min free
Online math and science lessons for middle and high school students
- Location
- Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- Medical school, science high school
$10/ hr
First 30 min free
Online math and school exam preparation for elementary, middle, and high school students
- Location
- Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (Mathematics Teaching)
$30/ hr
First 30 min free
I am an active private tutor with strong skills in science and math, and I am well versed in the curriculum and in modern, new-generation…
LGS -AYT-TYT
- Location
- Based in Antalya, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- Science teacher, Kocatepe University
$10/ hr
First 30 min free
Helping students succeed on their math exams and become more interested in the subject
- Location
- Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- Sakarya University, Department of Industrial Engineering (2001)
$10/ hr
First 30 min free
Math tutoring for students of all ages.
- Location
- Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- 10 years of experience
$40/ hr
Online math lessons for high school students
- Location
- Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- 10 years of experience
$40/ hr
Online homework help and tutoring for elementary and middle school students
- Location
- Based in Yozgat, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- University graduate
$10/ hr
First 30 min free
Online lessons for elementary and middle school students in all subjects, plus guitar lessons
- Location
- Based in Hatay, Turkey (GMT+3)
- Lesson format
- Online only
- Education
- 8 years of experience
$15/ hr
First 30 min free
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What is math tutoring, and who is it for?
Math tutoring is one-to-one help that rebuilds the step a student is missing, not just the problem in front of them. Most students who say they are bad at math are stuck on one earlier idea: fractions, negative numbers, solving for x, or reading what a word problem is actually asking. In a class of thirty that gap is easy to miss; in a private lesson the tutor watches the student work and sees exactly where the reasoning breaks. A good math tutor explains the idea, has the student try a similar problem right away, and then mixes in older topics so they stick. Lessons can follow the school curriculum week by week, prepare for a specific test, or work ahead for a student who is bored in class. Math works very well online: a shared whiteboard, a photo of the homework and a short screen recording of the solution are often clearer than a paper notebook.
- Elementary and middle school students who are falling behind on fractions, decimals, ratios or pre-algebra
- High school students in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus or Calculus who need help keeping up with homework and tests
- Students preparing for the math sections of the SAT, ACT, GCSE, A-Level or IB exams
- Strong students who want to work ahead, prepare for math competitions or move up a track
- Adults returning to study who need to refresh algebra before a college course or placement test
What math tutors cover
Elementary and middle school
- Place value, multiplication facts and long division
- Fractions, decimals and percentages
- Ratios, proportions and unit rates
- Integers, expressions and one-step and two-step equations
- Word problems: turning a sentence into an equation
High school
- Algebra I: linear equations, inequalities, systems and graphing
- Algebra II: quadratics, polynomials, exponents and logarithms
- Functions and their graphs, transformations
- Trigonometry and Precalculus
- Calculus: limits, derivatives, integrals and applications
Test prep
- SAT and ACT math: timing, question types and common traps
- GCSE and A-Level Maths past papers
- IB Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches, Applications and Interpretation)
- AP Calculus AB/BC and AP Precalculus free-response practice
Why does a student fall behind in math?
A student usually falls behind in math because each topic depends on the one before it, and one missed step makes the next few topics feel impossible. A student who never fully understood fractions will struggle with ratios, then with algebraic fractions, then with rational functions years later.
This is why a good tutor often starts a little below the topic the student is currently studying. The first lessons may look like review, but they are finding and filling the specific gap. Once that is fixed, progress on current homework tends to speed up.
- Fractions and negative numbers are the most common hidden gaps
- Word problems often fail because of reading, not arithmetic
- Careless mistakes under time pressure are a habit that can be trained
- Memorized steps without understanding break down on unfamiliar questions
What happens in a typical math lesson?
A typical math lesson starts with the homework or the topic the student is finding hard, moves to a short explanation, and then spends most of the time on the student solving problems while the tutor watches and asks questions.
The best lessons end with a few mixed questions from older topics and a small set of practice problems for the week. Ask the tutor for a short note after each lesson about what was covered and what to practice; many tutors do this as standard.
What affects the price of math tutoring?
In math the level is the biggest factor: helping a fifth grader with fractions and teaching AP Calculus BC or A-Level Further Maths are different jobs, and tutors who cover the upper levels usually charge more. Exam preparation with past-paper analysis, a tutor with years of classroom teaching or a degree in math, and in-person lessons that involve travel also push the rate up. Many math tutors charge the same for online and in-person lessons; where they differ, both rates are shown on the profile. WantATutor takes no commission, so the price on the profile is what you pay the tutor.
How to choose a math tutor
Choose a math tutor by the level they teach regularly, not only by how much math they know. Someone excellent at college calculus is not automatically good at explaining long division to a ten-year-old. In the first lesson, bring a problem the student got wrong and watch what the tutor does: do they just show the answer, or do they ask the student to explain their thinking and find where it went off track? The second approach is the one that fixes the gap. Many tutors offer a short free intro lesson, which is the easiest way to check this before committing.
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Math tutoring: frequently asked questions
The median math tutoring rate is $20 per hour. Most listings fall between $10 and $50, and the lowest is $10. These figures are not estimates: they come from the 15 math listings live on WantATutor as of November 2026, and they update when a tutor changes their rate. Median by the highest level the tutor teaches: Up to middle school (grades 6–8) $15 (3 listings), Including high school & test prep $20 (11 listings).
For keeping up with school, one lesson a week with a little practice in between is usually enough. If there is a large gap to close or a test is coming up, two lessons a week for a few weeks works better. Most tutors suggest a schedule after the first lesson, once they have seen where the student is.
For most students, yes. A shared digital whiteboard lets the tutor and student write on the same page, and the student can photograph homework to work through it together. Younger children may need a parent nearby for the first few lessons until they are used to the format.
This is one of the most common reasons families look for a math tutor. Usually the student can follow an example but cannot start a problem alone, or makes the same small mistakes under time pressure. A tutor works on independent problem solving and mixed practice, which is closer to what a test asks.
Yes. When you message a tutor, name the course, the textbook or exam board and the grade. Tutors list the levels and exams they cover on their profile, and they will tell you before the first lesson whether it is a good fit.
It is not too late, but the goal changes. A month is enough to review the most tested topics, practice past papers and fix recurring mistakes. It is usually not enough to rebuild a full year of foundations, so the tutor will focus on what earns the most points.