Welcome to Mathnasium of Johnston
About Our Center
Mathnasium is located on 141W Hwy. Call us today at 515-253-8090 to get started and see how we can transform your child's life through math!
Mathnasium of Johnston has been offering Math tutoring (Grades K-12,including Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, SAT/ACT Test Prep) and homework help to students in the Johnston - Grimes area. We help children learn math and gain confidence that they (and their parents) never thought possible!
But what we do is not magic: It is caring instructors, a learning plan created for each student, a positive learning atmosphere, and a lot of work on each student's part that makes our Mathnasium work. We offer year-round math programs as well as summer-only programs. Call us today at (515) 253-8090 to schedule your free consultation!
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Also available in your area, real-time face-to-face instruction over an internet connection.
| Sun | Closed |
| Mon | 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Tues | 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Wed | 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Thurs | 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Fri | 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Sat | Closed |
April 4, 2022
Brian Donaldson
Mathnasium of Johnston Reviews
April 4, 2022
Brian Donaldson
January 22, 2022
M.F.
November 15, 2021
L.G.
November 3, 2021
E.H.
October 26, 2021
Bonnie Valverde
October 18, 2021
J.H.
Tanya was amazing -- she was warm and inspiring, and embraced our daughter with compassion and care during every interaction. She is an excellent role model for young women. The staff is composed largely of outstanding HS students. At first, I felt that my 9th grade daughter might feel intimidated by this, but she really enjoyed working with students/peers with whom she could relate. Even on the days that she was reluctant to attend, my daughter always emerged from her Mathnasium sessions with a big smile and in a great mood.
October 11, 2021
Molly Casey
September 19, 2021
Ashley Davis
September 7, 2021
Brooke Stewart
July 31, 2021
V.M.
March 8, 2021
Jennifer Wolfe
Our daughter started Mathnasium last fall and absolutely loved it. She has improved so much and feels confident in school with Math assignments. She was a bit behind when she started a new school and Mathnasium has helped her so much. Thank you to Tanya @ Mathnasium Johnston. We will be back this summer
January 15, 2021
Kelly Eagle
December 17, 2020
Brooke Stewart
December 15, 2020
V.M.
November 30, 2020
Lynette Rasmussen
September 16, 2020
Allison Kerndt
September 16, 2020
Brooke Stewart
April 16, 2020
T.H.
January 5, 2020
Heather Kluesner
I signed my 17 yr old son up at the Grimes branch, and in the beginning he was not for it. He was paired up with Tanya and she did GREAT with him! Had him getting an A in geometry in 6 weeks! His confidence grew and was getting A’s and high B’s in all of his other classes! He went willingly 3 days a week, sometimes 4 without being told, “you need to get going”. Best decision I ever made, highly recommended!!
November 22, 2019
John Daley
October 28, 2019
A.D.
October 17, 2019
P.Q.
October 7, 2019
B.K.
October 4, 2019
Heather Kluesner
October 1, 2019
T.W.
It has been so much fun to watch my children’s love for math develop as they have gained the confidence in their skill set. Thank you Mathnasium Johnston for taking something that we used to dread and turning it into something our kids take pride in. By awarding their wins in math, they are wanting to succeed and learn, that is priceless!
August 31, 2019
K.U.
June 12, 2019
Angela Miller
April 28, 2019
J.W.
February 22, 2019
M.S.
This has been a great program not just to get my daughter up to her grade level and beyond, but also to challenge and further advance our sons math skills. Being a parent of both a child who excels in math, and another who had been challenged, this program meets the needs of both. Our daughter is now at and above her grade level while our son, in Jr. High is testing at 11th and 12th grade math levels and is currently taking 2+yrs advanced math classes than his current grade level. We are HUGE fans of Mathnasium!!!!
February 15, 2019
Renee Schneider
January 8, 2019
Mike Trenkamp
January 3, 2019
Joshua Anderson
September 25, 2018
Amelia Palmer
My daughters LOVE Mathnasium! After working with the tutors all summer to build their math comprehension they have started this school year so much more confident and ahead of the game. The summer slump that they had experienced in the past was not an issue this year. In fact, they went from being in the middle of their class to the top. The instruction and encouragement they receive allows them to feel empowered to tackle more difficult math concepts and problems. We are so pleased that we took the leap and joined Mathnasium and we would recommend it to all of our friends and family.
July 7, 2018
Janine Choudhury
My son has worked with Tanya’s teachers at the Grimes location for 6 months. I have found her program to be worth every penny. Her business has an energy about it- she sets a tone of directness and relentless help. Her staff is receptive and personable. At school, my son is quick at calculating, but we wanted him to have solid foundational skills as he moves forward to middle school math. The last round of Iowa Tests at school showed a large advancement in his math application. I am grateful for this program!
June 30, 2018
Vickie Sutton
Mathnasium was a great resource for us and Tanya was so helpful and accommodating to my son’s needs.
My son went there as a junior with low math skills and left with the ability to bring up his Aleks score to get into his program at DMACC.
He will probably always struggle with math, but Mathnasium helped him get to where he needed to be for his future career.
Would highly recommend Mathnasium in Grimes.
June 24, 2018
Amelia Palmer
My daughters LOVE going to Mathnasium! They have so much fun solving problems and learning new strategies. The reward system is awesome for keeping them focused and on task working towards their goals. The staff is so wonderful and patient when explaining a new concept or figuring out a problem that may be a bit more challenging. I am excited to see how well they do when school starts in the fall, I feel confident we will avoid the "summer slide" this year.
May 29, 2018
M.R.
April 6, 2018
K.O.
March 5, 2018
S.W.
February 24, 2018
E.K.
November 28, 2017
S.W.
November 21, 2017
B.N.
November 21, 2017
E.K.
We like that it is individualized and meets the student where they are developmentally. The staff are very personable and friendly calling out each visitor by name when they visit. The program seems to have a clear method for teaching and assessing and progressing in math skills while giving the student tools for understanding and growing in confidence.
Thank you.
October 2, 2017
N.R.
Excellent program! Mathnasium helped build my daughter's confidence in math and she truly enjoys going each week. I also think it is positive to have other female instructors who are a excellent role models for my daughter and she thinks "they are super cool, nice and smart!"
I think Tanya does an excellent job with communicating with the parents and lets us know how are child is progressing in her program.
October 1, 2017
M.C.
September 17, 2017
R.R.
July 7, 2017
Rob Ridnour
June 5, 2017
Haley Crawford
May 19, 2017
Nicole Moore
May 13, 2017
M.S.
May 6, 2017
S.W.
May 5, 2017
P.K.
April 3, 2017
J.M.
We are very impressed with the program, professionalism and positivity shown at your facility! Aubrey loves going and it appears she is really picking up on her math skills. We couldn't be any more happier with your program. Thanks so much for all of the encouragement and positivity! Our daughter thrives off of that!
Apr 3 2018
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Hello. I'm Tanya Vadlapatla, Center Director of Mathnasium of Johnston, your neighborhood math-only learning center. We help kids in grades K - 12 understand math by teaching the way that makes sense to them.
When math makes sense, kids leap way ahead – whether they started out far behind or already ahead in math. Our formula for teaching kids math, the Mathnasium Method™ has transformed the way kids learn math for over a decade across 1,000+ centers in the US and Canada:
Our specially trained math instructors will teach your child how to understand math in an individual setting – our unique approach enables us to effectively explain math concepts and lend a helping hand to every student. Our tutors foster a caring, encouraging environment that helps kids thrive and learn!
Mathnasium instructors use our unique assessment process to determine (with great accuracy) exactly what each child knows and what they need to learn. Next, we design a customized learning plan for teaching the concepts the student needs to master. It doesn’t stop there – our encouraging instructors continually check progress along the way to make sure kids truly understand and retain the concepts we’ve taught. The results are transformative – kids will see measurable changes in attitude, confidence, and school progress.
Our instructors will also set aside time to provide homework help. We help kids understand the homework assignment so they feel better prepared to complete the work at home – underscoring their understanding of concepts and transforming homework frustration into a welcome challenge.