A classroom can be a scary place for a child who is lost and confused about the subject matter. He or she may shut down and become unresponsive whenever the student does not understand even the most basic concepts. A vast majority of Americans, students and non-students claim that mathematics is deemed the most difficult subject they have ever encountered from the day of inception to the very last course. Studies show that larger classrooms diminish the effectiveness of classroom instruction. Individualized and small tutoring groups is the key to a brighter future for many students. Your job as a parent is not to teach your child, but to ensure that your child is being taught by the most talented individuals.