Frequently asked questions about Mathkari online classes
Short, direct answers about how live one-to-one online tutoring works at Mathkari Concepts — the classes, booking and time zones, equipment, homework and progress, and exam preparation.
Answers to the questions parents ask us most often, grouped by topic. If yours is not here, ask us on WhatsApp — the number is at the bottom of every page — or read how online classes work for the step-by-step version.
About the classes
Are the classes live or recorded?
Live, always. Every class is one teacher and one child on a shared online whiteboard with voice and video. Nothing is pre-recorded, and there are no group classes.
What subjects do you teach?
Maths, English, science and coding. Each has its own page: maths, English, science and coding.
Which year levels do you teach?
Years 1 to 10 — Grades 1–10 in the USA and Canada, Classes 1–10 in India. Coding usually starts from about Year 3. The year pages on the online tutoring index describe what each year covers.
Which curriculum do you follow?
For Australian families, the Australian Curriculum and the NSW syllabus. For families elsewhere, the curriculum used at your child's school — tell us the school and year when you book.
Does the same teacher take every class?
The aim is continuity: a teacher who knows your child's gaps, homework and habits, so that each class starts where the last one ended.
Can my child do two subjects, or can two siblings enrol?
Yes. Multiple subjects and siblings are handled in one parent portal, so you see all homework, due dates and marked work in one place.
Booking, timing and time zones
How do I book a demo class?
Choose the subject and year, pick a time shown in your own time zone, and enter your name, WhatsApp number and email. No account or password is needed. The form is on the contact page and on each subject page.
What happens in the demo class?
The teacher works one-to-one with your child on the whiteboard, starting with a few questions at their level and teaching a short topic. Afterwards you get a note on what the teacher noticed and a suggested plan on WhatsApp.
What happens after the demo class?
The teacher sends a suggested plan — topics, classes per week, timing and fees — on WhatsApp. You decide whether to continue; there is no pressure to.
What does it cost?
Fees depend on the subject, the number of classes a week and the plan the teacher suggests after the demo class, and are shared with you on WhatsApp. We do not publish a price list on the website.
Are classes in my time zone?
Yes. Times are shown and booked in your own time zone with the teacher's time beside them. Australian families usually book weekday afternoons after school or weekend mornings.
What happens when daylight saving changes?
Nothing on your side. The booking adjusts the teacher's side so your child's class stays at the same local time. The reminder before each class shows your local time.
How long is a class, and how many a week?
The demo class runs for about 45 minutes. For regular classes, the length and number per week are part of the plan the teacher suggests after the demo, and depend on your child's year, subject and any exam date.
What if we need to miss or move a class?
Tell us on WhatsApp as early as you can. Holidays and travel are normal; let us know the dates in advance so classes can be planned around them.
Equipment and the online classroom
What device do we need?
A laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection. A tablet works, but a laptop is better for writing on the whiteboard. A phone is too small.
Do we need to install anything?
No. The classroom runs in the browser. Allow camera and microphone access when the browser asks. For Python coding, the teacher helps set up a free editor in the first Python lesson.
How does the shared whiteboard work?
Teacher and child see the same board and both can write on it, alongside voice and video. In maths the working is done on the board; in English the text and the draft are on the board; in coding the child's screen is shared and the child types.
Homework, progress and communication
Is homework set?
Yes. After each class, homework or a practice test is set in the parent portal with a due date before the next class. It is short and specific to what was taught.
How is homework marked?
It comes back in the portal marked with written feedback — what went wrong and what to practise — not just a score. The next class starts from what the homework showed.
How do I know how my child is going?
Three ways: the marked homework and practice tests in the parent portal, a WhatsApp note after each class saying what was covered and how it went, and the teacher's updated plan when it changes.
Will I get reminders?
Yes. A WhatsApp reminder arrives before every class with the link to join.
Exams and preparation
Do you prepare for NAPLAN, the OC test and the Selective test?
Yes. NAPLAN is sat in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 each March; the NSW OC test in Year 4 for Year 5 entry; the NSW Selective test in Year 6 for Year 7 entry. See NAPLAN preparation, OC exam preparation and Selective school preparation.
Do you prepare for private-school scholarship tests?
Yes. ACER and Edutest are the common providers; sections generally cover reading or humanities, mathematics and written expression, with dates set by each school. See scholarship exam preparation.
Are there free practice papers?
Yes. Free practice papers for OC, Selective, NAPLAN, CogAT, Virginia SOL, Olympiad and Math Kangaroo, plus maths worksheets for Years 1–5, are attempted online and marked instantly with nothing to download.
Is Mathkari affiliated with a school or an exam authority?
No. Mathkari Concepts is an independent online tutoring provider based in India and is not affiliated with any school, exam board or education department. The test facts on our pages come from the bodies that run the tests.
Still deciding? Read about Mathkari Concepts, browse the online tutoring index or go to the contact page.