Competitive Analysis

We suggest you ask your local learning center some tough questions. See how Mathnasium Learning Centers stack up against thousands of others.

	Mathnasium	Thousands of Others
“Do you Specialize in Math?”	YES Our focus on mathematics means better results.	NO They dilute their effectiveness by teaching two or more subjects.
“Do teachers lead the instruction?”	YES Qualified teachers customize and lead students through the program.	NO They shift the burden of teaching to a computer program or a fixed series of drill and practice worksheets.
“Is your program schedule flexible?”	YES We recommend that students plan one or two visits a week. However, if they need additional help for an upcoming test or for a difficult homework assignment, we will work with parents to provide students with the instruction they need, when they need it.	NO They are not as flexible, limiting your child’s attendance to a rigid schedule, or making you pay more for additional visits.
“Do you use your own proprietary curriculum and materials?”	YES We’ve spent 30 years perfecting our proven and proprietary curriculum that is not available anywhere else.	NO They re-purpose old curriculum or software that your child may have already seen in school.
“Do you test verbally, as well as in writing?”	YES A verbal as well as a written assessment allows us to form a three dimensional picture of a student's strengths and weaknesses.	NO They are not interested in learning how your child thinks through an open ended verbal assessment.
“Do you customize instruction for each child?”	YES A customized program is assembled for each student that addresses their weaknesses and builds on their strengths.	NO They have one instructional continuum – and expect your child to fit in.
“Do you use various media and methods to teach my child?”	YES We recognize that there are many learning styles (notably visual, auditory, written, and kinesthetic) and we use a combination of guided practice, manipulatives, and engaging math games to engage students at every level and endow them with a deep understanding and love of mathematics.	NO They either work only with worksheets or only on the computer.
“Have you been willing to allow an independent organization to measure the effectiveness of your program?”	YES Two independent studies prove our students improve quickly and significantly.	NO They won't risk outside measurement. It might reflect badly on their effectiveness and value.
“I want my child to receive excellent instruction—at a high value. Do you offer both?”	YES Because we specialize in math, we can offer the best math instruction available, at more affordable rates. Our prices range from about $25 to $35 per session, depending on the student’s grade level.	NO They often charge $40 to as much as $70 per session, with lesser results.