Online Math Enrichment Websites Compared to Mathnasium of Littleton
Many families turn to online tools to give their children supplemental math help. There are many websites available. Some of them, like Kahn Academy and Abcya.com, are free. Others, like ixl.com, have some free content and some premium content. And others like CTC math use a subscription model.
So . . . Why bring your children to Mathnasium of Littleton when they can get math help cheaper and even free online?
Comparing the math support a child gets at Mathnasium of Littleton to the level of support they will get on a website is like comparing listening to music on the car radio versus being at a live concert. The songs might be the same but the experience is totally different. The math might be the same on a website and at Mathnasium of Littleton but the quality of learning will be completely different.
The Top 5 Reasons Families Prefer Mathnasium of Littleton to an online resource.
1. Kids Stay on Task. Our instructors and our reward systems keeps children on task. On computers, kids get bored and distracted doing math. Parents report needing to frequently refocus their children’s attention. Parents who are unable to constantly supervise their children find that their kids just don’t progress much.
2. Sixty Full Minutes of Math. At Mathnasium of Littleton your children will be learning and practicing math for one full hour. On websites, technical issues often prevent children from doing their lessons and create frustration. You don’t want things like low batteries, slow internet connections, and forgotten passwords giving your child an excuse not to practice math.
3. It's Easy to Do! At Mathnasium of Littleton students just come in and get started. Children only need to be able to hold a pencil. Many kids, especially younger ones, don’t know how to use the computer well enough to be independent learners. They frequently end up on the wrong lesson.
4. Repetition without Expectation. At Mathnasium of Littleton instructors patiently explain new concepts as often and in as many different ways as is needed by the student. Online resources are best for practicing skills already learned. Very little, if any, new learning takes place.
5. Completely Customized. At Mathnasium of Littleton students have an individual learning plan created just for them based on their assessment. Most websites do not offer an assessment to know which skills the child should work on.
6. Personal, human interaction. At Mathnasium of Littleton we value human interaction. Learning from friendly instructors actually increases retention. Websites don’t smile, tell jokes, ask how your day went or give you chocolate when you're down. Additionally, Center Director, Suzie Shride, and Assistant Director, Monica Rodeghiero, are always willing to sit down with parents and discuss a child's progress or tweak their learning plan if needed.
Some math websites sites have decent content and you don’t have to drive anywhere to access the lessons. If you don’t have any discretionary income or you live far away from our center, these sites might be a viable alternative. But if you have the ability to bring your child to our center your child will have a far superior experience.
