What is Schoolhouse.world?

Schoolhouse.world is a free online tutoring platform founded by Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy. Our mission is to connect the world through learning—our community of passionate, dedicated volunteer tutors is here to help. We offer free online math tutoring sessions, along with SAT and AP preparation. If you're interested in joining a session, sign up for an account to get started.

Interested in becoming a tutor? The first step is to get certified in a unit, which requires demonstrating your mastery by taking the relevant Khan Academy unit tests. After getting certified, you can apply to become a tutor and join our global volunteer community.

How much does a calculus tutor cost?

A local calculus tutor can cost anywhere from $25 to $70 per hour. Online, calculus tutors cost anywhere from $0 to $70 per hour.

At Schoolhouse.world, it’s completely free! You can access small-group calculus tutoring sessions anytime, anywhere, run by certified calculus tutors from around the world. Just sign up for an account to get started.

What is the best way to learn calculus?

Calculus builds off of many foundational math skills, while introducing plenty of new concepts combining theory and application. The best way to reinforce new concepts is practice! Khan Academy has an extensive calculus curriculum if you’re looking for practice problems. And if you’re looking for live, personal calculus tutoring, sign up for a session on Schoolhouse.world!

What can I do to be good at calculus?

Make sure you’re solid in math leading up to calculus–such as algebra and pre-calculus. Then as you’re learning calculus, the best things you can do to improve your skills are to practice, identify gaps in your knowledge, and review concepts as many times as you need! At Schoolhouse, our online calculus tutors are here to support you to reinforce topics until you’re confident in them.

How is calculus different from algebra?

Algebra lays down the foundations that underlie both pre-calculus and calculus. While algebra focuses on functions and equations, calculus focuses on integrals and rates of change. In addition to calculus tutoring, we also offer tutoring in algebra where you can brush up on more fundamental concepts.

How can calculus help us?

Calculus, the culmination of a traditional high school math curriculum, helps us model and understand how the world works. These concepts have applications across various disciplines, from architecture and engineering to physics and medicine.

Can I tutor calculus?

Anyone can become an online calculus tutor at Schoolhouse.world! The first step is to get certified in calculus, which requires demonstrating your mastery by taking the relevant Khan Academy unit tests. After getting certified, you can apply to become a tutor and join our global volunteer community.