for one thing, with a 1-on-1 tutor you can try anything assuming you are communicating with a reasoning human being willing to collaborate. a student with initi

for one thing, with a 1-on-1 tutor you can try anything assuming you are communicating with a reasoning human being willing to collaborate. a student with initiative can make almost infinite difference in the effectiveness of the sessions. in a classroom situation, the teacher is likely to be more rigid. a student with initiative may reach limiting boundaries imposed by a passive group or the difficulties of innovation and reasoning with a teacher in charge of a group. at the very least, the lack of 1-on-1 attention lessens the attention any individual feels compelled to provide. therefore, 1-on-1 sessions are much more likely to be productive regardless of technique. i admit that arguing for the ease of changing techniques is a bit of a cheap shot, tho ;-)