Testimonials

A note from a teacher to the parent of a
Mathnasium student

Just wanted you to know that the money you are spending on Clara for math tutoring is well worth whatever you are paying. She is consistently getting high marks on her math papers. She seems more confident in her work and runs around the room showing others and tutoring them.

She is so delightful.

It has been great having her in class.

I am so happy we found Mathnasium!

My daughter has always struggled with math, but this year she started bringing home F’s and D’s on her tests. We were surprised because she was getting A’s and B’s on all her homework. We spoke with Mark at Mathnasium and signed her up for tutoring.

The first day I drove her to her tutoring session she was quite frankly morose. As we pulled into the parking lot I saw a Sushi restaurant and told her, “Hey! If you get B’s on both of the tests you have to re-take I’ll take you out to sushi!”. Shall we say her response was less than excited? Nothing was going to cheer this girl up. So when I returned 90 minutes later to pick her up I asked her, “So how did it go?” Her response was, “Mom… I finally GET IT. I’m so glad we’re doing this.”

After 2 days with tutoring she re-took the first test and got a B-, after 2 more days she re-took the next and got a B! We were so happy!

But nothing beats what happened today. The teacher posted her scores on the last two tests they took in class and she got an A… and an A-! No re-takes!

Thank you Mathnasium! I’ve had to increase my sushi budget and I don’t mind ONE BIT!

Melinda F.

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I can’t say enough positive things about Mathnasium. My son is a sophomore in high school. After failing math in Junior High, Sutton was very frustrated, didn’t feel very smart, and didn’t want any help from me or anyone else. I knew that he could learn math, but I know that we each learn differently, so we just had to find the place that explained math how he could understand it.

The first place he tested seemed very stuffy and no fun at all. In our initial visit at Mathnasium, Mark explained 3 different problems in different ways until Sutton was able to understand. With a glimmer of hope, I signed up. I must admit that Sutton was very resistant and mad at first and it was really difficult to even get him there. After about the third visit, his attitude began to change. He now willingly goes and I recently overheard him tell a friend that tutoring is kind of fun! He is motivated by the punch card rewards and drawings. I am impressed with the positive attitudes and patience of the tutors. He completed his 1st trimester of Algebra with an A-, which is absolutely incredible! The best result for me so far is to see how his confidence level has greatly increased in math and how proud he feels about his success. He is raising his hand in class to answer questions and even completes problems on the board in front of his peers.That to me is priceless!!

I'm writing to let you know that December will be Sarah's last month at Mathnasium. She's come so far and has gained so much confidence in her math ability that we feel she's ready now to withdraw from the program. We are grateful to you and your staff for helping Sarah, and teaching her math in a way that she was able to understand. Not once did she ever complain about having to go for extra math lessons, which I think in and of itself is a huge testament to your center.
Thanks again to you and your staff for making this such a positive learning experience for Sarah.

Dear Mathnasium,

Throughout her 5th grade year, our daughter struggled with math. She found it confusing, frustrating and tedious. She was convinced that she wasn’t good at math and never would be. When final grades came home, it became glaringly obvious that she had fallen behind and that we needed to do something, and quick. When we suggested math tutoring, she begged us not to ruin her summer. There was much crying and pleading, but also a strange sense of relief when we insisted that she give Mathnasium a try. From her first visit, there was a change. She immediately discovered that math had some redeeming qualities, and looked forward to every Mathnasium visit. Her confidence steadily increased, and although she forbid us from observing her sessions, it was obvious that her understanding took huge steps forward. By the end of the summer, she was spewing out math facts – telling us how five contestants would split a prize on a television talent show, and then giving us the average of their scores. Just this weekend, she explained how she had paid one-fifth of the original price of a sale item, and then went on to explain how she had reached that conclusion. We always knew that she had the ability to understand math, but we never imagined that she would find it fun!

As our daughter begins 6th grade, she does so with a sense of confidence. We attribute that confidence to her summer with Mathnasium. She is actually looking forward to her math class this year, and is anxious to see how her new understanding translates into the classroom. And, she has begged to continue with the Mathnasium program. After all this, how could we refuse!

I have appreciated the wonderful instruction Lauren has received these past three months. She loves Mathnasium and has never argued about going. Her attitude toward math has greatly improved. I know her understanding of math has also increased. Thank you again for the kindness you and your staff have shown Lauren. The tuition money has been well spent. Would you let me know about any summer programs you will be holding? Thank you, Mark. You are doing a wonderful thing for children.

I can’t believe the progress Melissa made last year. You worked wonders with her!

Emma has been home schooled for the past few years and has had real trouble with her multiplication facts. Emma realizes the importance of this, but is a bit hesitant to ask for or accept help. After two visits, Emma asked if she could come more than twice a week and on the calendar at home where her visits to Mathnasium are listed, she has drawn smiley faces on each date. Needless to say, I am thrilled.

Three Cheers for Mathnasium! My 9 year-old daughter is benefitting immensely from being involved in the Mathnasium program. After attending just a few sessions, she has gone from being extremely discouraged with her poor math skills, to having confidence in herself and showing excitement to use the new techniques she is learning. I have been impressed with the entire Mathnasium staff. Each tutor is kind, patient and knowledgeable. My daughter is progressing quickly and will soon be up to grade level thanks to Mark and his wonderful staff. Thank you, Mathnasium!!