Some students might even benefit if you physically block out parts of the page or material they are not working with. Begin tutoring at a level well within the grasp of the student to provide an atmosphere of success. Listen to and observe your students. Assess the student's understanding of the subject. If the problem is not that basic, check to see if she or he understands the idea of multiplication operations.
Some students are very quiet and it is important to be aware of their body language.
Often students let you know in subtle ways what they are thinking, how they feel and whether they understand. It is a good idea to find out what the student knows before jumping in to help. If you do not understand the assignment or are not clear how to do it, be honest with the student. Read the assignment in the book aloud and refer back to earlier sections as needed. If there is no book, try different ways to do the assignment or ask the teacher for further explanation.