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Math Tutors Markham Build Foundations

MHF4U, MCR3U, MCV4U and more

Queen Elizabeth Academy offers private,high quality tutoring services aligned with York Region District School Board (YRDSB) and York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) curriculum. Our approach is to build foundations for our students based on understanding, not memorizing.

Our students have gained admission to leading universities such as Waterloo, Queen’s, Laurier, Western, U of T, McGill with scholarship from $2,000 to $48,000

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3 Steps to build Math Foundations:

Fix the
Gap
Understand
Why
Practice
Applications

Students need to fix their foundational gaps with quality QEA lessons and practice.

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QEA structured Method with High-Quality Lessons

Foundation Foundation:

Focus on strengthening foundations and filling in gaps from previous year. Important for students who struggle in math.

Structure, Lesson-Based Approach:

Instead of passively reacting to homework questions, our tutors teach foundational concepts, core math logic, and systematically demonstrate how to apply these concepts to complex, test level problems

Proprietary Test-Level Question Bank Proprietary
Test-Level
Question
Bank:

Doing just the basic homework assigned by teachers is not enough. Teachers like to make tests a lot harder. QEA provides extra worksheets, test - level difficulty, at no extra charge. Practice makes perfect.

Foundation Test Writing Strategies:

QEA runs seminars for our students, and show our proven test writing strategies - multiple choice, blanked out, tackling difficult problems. Our students can attain peak performance

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QEA approach to Tutoring Math

How we build foundations for our students

Math can be challenging for many students because it is cumulative — each year builds upon the next. That’s why building a strong foundation is essential.

Memorizing equations doesn't work. Students need to understand Math.

It means to understand the “why” behind a concept and know how to apply to a variety of problems.

This is the essential QEA strategy to Math Success.

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Meet our Expert Math Tutors in Markham

Our Markham math tutors are all specialized in their specific area - Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 math - MCR3U, MHF4U, MCV4U

Nikki V.

- Advanced Functions & Calculus Specialist

Nikki is a University of Toronto specialist with over 5 years of teaching experience. She is our lead tutor for MHF4U (Advanced Functions) and MCV4U

Kosal

- Master's degree graduate in Mathematics

Kosal is a Mathematics Master’s graduate at York University. Kosal is specialized in teaching problem solving techniques, on advanced subjects such as IB Math, AP Math, and calculus (MCV4U)

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Meet QEA 40+ tutors team

All QEA tutors are our employees with dedication and multiple years of experience and service at QEA. They are not random freelancers or contractors.

Amjad
Amjad M.
PhD Candidate Western University Major in Mathematics

5 years of teaching experience

Subhajit
Dr. Subhajit M.
PhD Candidate McMaster University Major in Mathematics

4 years of teaching experience

Renuka
Renuka R.
PhD candidate
University of Toronto

6 years of teaching experience

Curriculums We Cover: Markham’s Elite High School Math Programs

The Gifted Programs The Gifted Programs:

Specialized support for the enriched curriculum at Markville Secondary School: and . Markham District High School

IB

IB Schools: Expert coaching for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) at Milliken Mills High School and St. Robert Catholic High School.

Enriched STEM Tracks Enriched
STEM Tracks

Advanced preparation for Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics at high-performing schools like Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School and Bur Oak Secondary School.

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Advanced Functions tutoring to help students boost their GPA in Markham
Success
Stories
Stephanie L who ranked
Top 15 in Canada
selected by the University Hub
admitted to
Queen’s Commerce

Success Stories

Congratulations to our students who were admitted to their top choice university (Queens, Wilfred Laurier, McGill etc.).  Our students obtained scholarships from $2,000 to $48,000
Jeff R. Queen’s Commerce
Paul M. Queen’s Engineering
Melissa W. Western Ivey
Taylor W. Western Medical Science
Josh M. OCAD
Miranda D. Wilfred Laurier BBA (Co-op)
Colin H. Queen’s Commerce
Stephanie L. Queen’s Commerce
Jeremy R. Western Ivey
Robbie M. Wilfrid Laurier BBA (Co-op)
Eric M. Wilfrid Laurier BBA (Co-op)
Jiv S. Wilfrid Laurier BBA (Coop)
Vivian T. U of T Rotman
Stacy L. Western Engineering
Laura P. Western Medical Science
David P. U of T Rotman
Britney R. Wilfred Laurier BBA (Co-op)
Monika S. Western Health Science
Lisa V. U of T Architecture
Katie F. McGill Arts
Carter S. Western Ivey
James B. Wilfred Laurier BBA
Sydney H. Queen’s Engineering
Brianna M. Waterloo Science
Sam A. Queen’s Science
Bill N. Waterloo Mathematics
Catherine M. McGill Engineering
Jennifer F. Queen’s Commerce
Craig C. Western Engineering
Allen T. Queen’s Engineering
Middle school math foundation building for Markham students
Jerry T.
Admitted to Queen’s Commerce
Primary school numeracy and logic tutoring services in Markham
Taylor W.
Admitted to Western Medical Science
Tutor explaining complex geometry formulas on a whiteboard in Markham
Sam A.
Admitted to Queen’s Science Honours

Success of QEA alumni

Student successfully solving a quadratic equation during a Markham tutoring session
Mark J.
Investment banking analyst
Canaccord Genuity
Graduate of Western Ivey
QEA student alumni
Math tutor using a graphing calculator to teach a student in Markham
Dr. T. Ward-able
Family Physician
Graduate of Western University
QEA student alumni
Focused study session with a professional math coach in Markham
Stephanie L.
Microsoft Manager
Graduate of Queen’s Commerce
QEA student alumni
Collaborative math learning between a tutor and a high schooler in Markham
Dilina L.
Corporate Lawyer
Graduate Queen's Law School
QEA student alumni
Collaborative math learning between a tutor and a high schooler in Markham
Julia S.
Business Dev. associate
Fidelity Investments
Graduate of Western University
QEA student alumni
Hands-on math manipulatives being used for elementary tutoring in Markham
Justin C.
Master degree candidate
UC Berkeley
Data analyst, Citigroup
Graduate of Boston University
QEA student alumni
Tutor and student reviewing a math textbook together in Markham
Sam A.
MD Candidate
University of Queensland
Graduate of Queen’s University
QEA student alumni

Personalized Math Tutoring Across Ontario Communities

Personalized tutoring programs tailored to Ontario curriculum standards, from foundational math to advanced math prep.

Toronto

We offer structured, step-by-step guidance to help Toronto students to close academic gaps, build core math confidence.

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Mississauga

Our personalized math coaching meets Mississauga students exactly where they are, transforming challenging curriculum topics into manageable, clear milestones

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Oakville

Designed to support both foundational skills and advanced curriculum tracks, we provide Oakville students with the individual strategy needed to elevate their academic standing

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Markham

Through highly interactive and structured virtual sessions, we deliver tailored math support to help Markham students master complex concepts and skills.

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Other Cities We Serve:
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QEA expert advice to achieve high grades in Math

Expert tips from QEA PhD tutors and OCT teachers

Amjad M. - PhD candidate Western University

- Advanced Functions & Calculus Specialist

Amjad is a PhD candidate at Western University, with 4 years of university teaching experience at Western and University of Toronto as a TA, and over 500+ hours of high school tutoring experience at QEA

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Grade 7 & 8 Math
Grade 9 & 10 Math
Math 11
Advanced Functions
Calculus

Grade 7 and 8 Math - QEA Expert Study Tip to achieve higher grades

The challenges

Grade 7 and 8 are critical years preparing for grade 9. One key challenge is that students lack awareness of how difficult grade 9 is, and didn't prepare enough.

Foundation gaps in grade 7-8 years will drag the student in his / her high school years.

QEA Insights and Strategies

Tip: Strengthen foundation skills and regularly practice math. Have a routine.

Key foundation topics: Integers, Fractions, Algebra, Word Problems

For students in grade 7 and 8, the demand from school tests and homework are minimal.

Therefore, the student need to chart ahead and setup his / her own routine for regular practice. It is important for students to learn ahead in the foundation area of integers, Algebra and Word Problems. This will ensure a smooth transition to high school.

Grade 9 and 10 Math - QEA Expert Study Tip to achieve higher grades

The challenges

Grade 9 and 10 are foundation years. Students who didn't prepare well in elementary school will become to face issues. In addition, teacher marks harder - grades are based on Knowledge, Application, Thinking and Communication. student lose track, he / she will lose confidence and spiral down.

QEA Insights and Strategies

Tip: Strengthen foundation skills and regularly practice math. Have a routine.

Key foundation topics: Linear Systems, Quadratics, Trigonometry, Factoring

Grade 9 and 10 Math suddenly gets a lot harder, because concepts are interconnected. For example, how does x intercept relates to the equation and the graph? Students need to understand deeper into these concepts, instead of just memorizing steps and formulas. It is advisible to construct a "big picture" diagram to map out the components and how to get from one to another. This is the QEA approach.

Grade 11 Math - QEA Expert Study Tip to achieve higher grades

The challenges

Grade 11 math is a significant jump from grade 10. It is preparing the student for Math 12 and calculus. A lot of new concepts are packed into this course, and therefore it can be overwhleming.

Students must learn problem solving skills to achieve beyond 80%

QEA Insights and Strategies

Tip: Don't memorize steps. Master the underlying logic to solve unseen problems.

Key foundation topics: Domain / Range, Trig, Exponents.

In Grade 11 Math (MCR3U), topics like Domain/Range, Trig, and Exponents become abstract. Instead of teaching repetitive procedures, QEA focuses on the mathematical "Why." For example, we don't just teach how to find an inverse function; we explain why it reflects over the line $y = x$. This conceptual depth transforms memorizers into high-90s problem solvers.

Advanced Functions - QEA Expert Study Tip to achieve higher grades

The challenges

Advanced Functions counts for most university applications. Students face challeges due to the foundations gaps from Math 11. The common gaps are factoring, algebra and quadratics. Students need to learn how to apply concepts to a variety of problems. Students struggle on tests - "blanking out" or "not knowing how to start". This shows a lack of understanding.

QEA Insights and Strategies

Tip: Review Math 11 Foundation. Apply concepts to a large variety of problems

Key foundation topics: Asymptotes, Graphing, Log, Trigonometry

For Advanced Functions, students first need to review the foundational skills from Math 11. QEA prepares such package for our students with 650 problems. Next step is to understand the "Why" behind each key concept. eg., Why is the numerator’s degree one higher for an oblique asymptote?

Once the student understands this, he / she can further reason the scenarios where the numerator degree is equal or lower. This will help the student to solve complex problems on tests.

QEA teaches students to understand, not memorize

Calculus - QEA Expert Study Tip to achieve higher grades

The challenges

Calculus combines all core foundation skills from grade 9-12 and wrap around complex calculus concepts.

Students with foundation gaps will lose a lot of marks. e.g. the first two steps on a calculus solution is new, but all the subsequent steps in simplifying the solution are based on the previous years.

QEA Insights and Strategies

Tip: Achieve solid foundation skills. Learn problem solving techniques on complex problems

Key foundation topics: Limits, Derivatives, Vectors

For Calculus, Make sure to pay special attention to the Optimization Unit in Calculus, which includes many word problems. As always, make sure to keep your notes organized. Identify the different kinds of Calculus problems. This will help you to clarify the Calculus concepts in this course significantly, and also help to keep track of your progress.

Write down the steps clearly and understand the reasons behind each step. eg.

Why do you set y'=0 to find the max or min points, and why would y'' = 0 gives you the change in curvature?

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FAQ

How much does a math tutor cost per hour?

The cost per hour for math tutor in Canada, depends on the grade. For QE Math tutoring, you get the most value out of the money you spend. You get great education and caring tutors who will help your child to build foundation, not just answering a few questions.

Are math tutors worth it?

Math tutor is worth it, if you can find a good one, who will help you to build a good foundation It's important because math counts for most of your university application marks, and it's very competitive.

Are tutors better than teachers?

Teachers have to manage a class or 30+ kids, whereas QE tutors are one on one. The level of attention is unmatch - not because of the skills of the teacher, but because of the session setup. We can target and tailor to the strengths and weakness of the student and focus on overcoming individual gaps in their foundation. You can't do that in a 30 kids classroom.

Is tutoring once a week effective?

It depends on the student's level. If the student is achieving 80% or above, then once a week should be fine. Anything below you should consider doing twice a week. A lot of time has to be spent on overcoming your foundation gaps, and at the same time keep you up on the current curriculum.

What is the hardest part of tutoring?

The hardest part of tutoring is adapting the teaching approach to the learning style of the student. The second part is to encourage and inspire the student with passion, especially the ones who have lost confidence. QE has turned around students from 55% to acheiving 89% in grade 12, within a year. But this takes a lot of efforts and persistence.

How long is a typical tutoring session?

At QE, high school tutoring sessions are 1.5 hours each, whereas elementary tutoring is 1 hour each.

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