Project Description:
The Aggie Homework Helpline (AHH) is an initiative to help provide quality, free online tutoring to PK-12 learners and families. The mission of the AHH is to connect Texas families and school district partners with Aggie tutors and education interns who are committed to improving learning outcomes for PK-12 students.
On-Demand Tutoring appointments through the AHH can be scheduled between 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CST Monday-Friday.
Partnerships with several local school districts and the Boys and Girls Club allows for tutoring during the school day or right after school.
260 PK-12 grade students received tutoring
298 college students gained experience volunteering as a tutor
97% of tutors stated as a result of participating in tutoring, their desire to become a certified teacher stayed the same or increased.
78% Agree or Strongly Agree that tutoring and/or creating instructional materials for AHH has helped them gain additional skills in teaching.
Selected qualitative tutor feedback:
- "It helped me learn that I really like tutoring and I was able to seek out a tutoring job outside of class and I'm now helping a student with algebra 2 and seeing improvement and progress in the class which is amazing." (SCEN 201 student)
- "I had to practice creating resources that can help me in teaching a lesson and tutoring kids gave me experience in explaining concepts to students in different ways until they gain understanding." (SCEN 201 student)
- "AHH tutoring has given me more experience and perspective on the students I may encounter in the future and how I can better serve them and their peers. It was a very eye opening experience that I really enjoyed." (EPFB 210 student)
- "It has helped me become more efficient in my explanations when teaching specific materials and has helped me stay on a timeline. It has also been beneficial to practice doing lessons over Zoom rather than in person." (EPFB 210 student)
Selected qualitative tutee feedback:
- "the tutoring was great I experienced no problems with the tutoring" (High School Student, 12/5/2022)
- "Todo va bien en last tutorias Y me gusta que me ayudan a explicarme sobre el trabajo que no intiendo" Translation: Everything is going well in the tutorials And I like that they help me explain myself about the work that I don't understand ( High School Student, 12/5/2022)
"- I enjoyed getting help." (High School Student, 12/5/2022)
- "It helped me understand" (High School Student, 12/5/2022)
- "i think they help me a lot with tutorials" (High School Student, 11/30/2022)
- "It was fun and they helped me" (High School Student, 12/5/2022)
Selected qualitative parent feedback:
- "This service was great and really helpful for my son. I really hope you'll do it again. Thank you!" (parent, 12/2/2022)
- "My daughter loved her tutor session and was able to successfully complete her homework assignment." (parent, 12/2/2022)
- "This program was a lifesaver for (student name redacted). She was struggling with math and the program helped her improve by walking through homework. They helped her gain confidence in her skills also. Thank you for having this program!" (parent, 4/28/2023)
My child (from selected options): has a positive perception of Texas A&M University due to participation in tutoring, feels more confident in the subject area or content due to participation in tutoring, has experienced improved course grades due to participation in tutoring, felt supported by and connected to their tutor(s), has enjoyed the tutoring experience, has benefitted from the tutoring experience, would like to continue to receive tutoring in the fall (4/28/2023)
What tutors did to help my child learn or be involved (from selected options): explained concepts to my child out loud, showed my child how to work a problem on the whiteboard, answered questions my child/I had, cared about my child and their learning, asked my child questions to see if they understood (4/28/2023)
Core Function(s):
Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Continuing Education/Community Training
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban
