Private tutoring in mathematics is given to two categories of students. First there are students at HBO (Universitiy of Applied Sciences). Usually, these students are interested in statistics, but sometimes (e.g. in electrical engineering) mathematics is an important part of the curriculum. University students (e.g. Economics or Business studies) may face difficult mathematical subjects and need tutoring.
HBO
Students at HBO usually finished a HAVO or MBO program. Often, they have a lower level mathematics (level A or C) background. If Statistics is an important course in the curriculum they lack the knowledge of mathematics. These students cannot cope with mostly thick and difficult statistics books with many formulas and tables and benefit the clear explanation by a skilled tutor.
University
University students experience that the requirements are increased year after year. It becomes increasingly difficult to pass the exams in mathematics and/or statistics. Students having trouble with mathematics or statistics sometimes need professional help such as private tutoring.
This approach appears to be successful. Tutoring not only refreshes old knowledge (often very necessary), but also provides a good start. A highly experienced tutor can do miracles, as the many student reviews show.