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Mathnasium Featured in The Wall Street Journal
Sep 24, 2013
In "New Approaches to Teaching Fractions," Mathnasium's Chief Instructional Officer, Larry Martinek, discusses Mathnasium's unique approach to teaching elementary school kids to understand fractions.
Trouble with fractions is the most common reason parents seek math help for their fourth- and fifth-graders, says Larry Martinek, chief instructional officer of Mathnasium Learning Centers, a Los Angeles-based franchiser with 385 U.S. tutoring centers. Many students are confused by the terms often used to describe fractions, such as "common denominator," so tutors offer clearer, more concrete names.
Denominators, for example, are "the name of the fraction," rather than simply "the bottom number," Mr. Martinek says. This helps kids understand why they can't add ½ and 1/3 and get 2/5, he says. Tutors explain, "One apple plus one apple is two apples. One banana plus one banana is two bananas. But one apple plus one banana isn't two banapples."
Read the full article: "New Approaches to Teaching Fractions"
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September 21, 2018
Raymond Garcia
September 21, 2018
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Mathnasium of La Canada Reviews
September 21, 2018
Raymond Garcia
September 21, 2018
K.F.
September 20, 2018
Stephanie Loo
August 11, 2018
Sue Park-Rhee
July 29, 2018
A.D.
July 21, 2018
Daphne Duyang
May 24, 2018
J.B.
May 18, 2018
K.K.
My child was behind in math and losing confidence. We signed up for a 6 months session so he could get back on track and to build his confidence. He enjoys going (which is a surprise) and feels much better about math. We still have a way to go, but I feel good that we are being proactive to address an issue before it got worse.
April 17, 2018
S.J.
April 7, 2018
Lina Ananian
April 5, 2018
P.W.
April 5, 2018
Moses Salibian
My son burst into tears when he found out that I registered him for the Mathnasium
After few hours of attending the course, he changed his attitude and wanted to have more challenges.
After finishing his previous year class level, he was able to finish 2 higher class levels in less then few months.
He felt superior in class and ready to tackle future challenges that are coming
April 4, 2018
J.W.
February 6, 2018
R.W.
January 19, 2018
A.P.
November 21, 2017
M.C.
October 18, 2017
S.S.K.
September 19, 2017
K.L.
May 18, 2017
M.D.
Adam was reluctant at first to try Mathnasium, but now races over there after school with enthusiasm. He's proud of the real progress he's made in the last five months, and that has given him renewed confidence in the classroom.
We also love that Mathnasium is open on Saturday -- very convenient. We will be continuing there for a long time and would happily recommend Mathnasium to others.
April 30, 2017
C.H.
February 15, 2017
D.M.
November 3, 2016
J.P.
September 8, 2016
H.L.
August 17, 2016
Grace Moreheart
I am just pleased with the results from attending Mathnasium on a regular basis. My daughter has been attending Mathnasium over a year. It was quite pleasant to see her positive transformation toward math. The final exam last year in her advanced math said all: She got the highest score in her class.
June 20, 2016
D.B.
June 6, 2016
J.A.
May 31, 2016
T.F.
May 19, 2016
Kimberly Gonzalez
April 2, 2016
G.S.
March 11, 2016
E.S.
February 12, 2016
S.R.
My daughter struggled with math for years. She lacked confidence which affected her personally and affected every other subject in school. We tried tutors but she still didn't 'get it'. Joining mathnasium had been such a positive experience in so many ways I could never have imagined. Not only is she excelling in math but the confidence she had gained has allowed her to see she is not stupid and this has impacted every other subject she learns in class.
Going to mathnasium has become part of her daily routine and she hates to miss it. She loves how 'smart' she has become, how she no longer struggles in class, how her report cards never fall below an A- and she actually enjoys her time in mathnasium being taught by different people who focus on her and teach her in a way she finally understands.
And being a reward driven type of child she gets so excited when she can 'spin the wheel' and win prizes.
February 5, 2016
R.R.
February 5, 2016
S.R.
December 18, 2015
S.C.
November 6, 2015
R.A.
November 6, 2015
A.R.
Tonight, it is Thursday at 5:30. I love the tutor/ student ratio! I can see 6 tutors and 13 kids!!! We love it when the kids get individual attention. Keeping a high teacher ratio is what we like best. Thanks Sharon and Joe!!!
Joe, you are awesome with the kids! Firm and fair, you are right on! I love it! Keep it up! 😊
November 5, 2015
L.J.
November 5, 2015
Lukas Mandrake
Our daughter has pretty intense anxiety, especially after being abused by public school with shame and pressure to "help her" get better at math.
She entered Mathnasium terrified of math and was 2 grade levels below expectation. She has thrilled on the structure and clarity of the system, the regular earned prizes to celebrate success, and her relationship with her mentors. She's only one grade level lower now in math and still rapidly growing, even mentoring other kids at her school in math.
You've really got something going here.
November 5, 2015
C.C.
We are very pleased with Mathnasium. My daughter's math skills and confidence have vastly improved since going twice a week. The teachers are young, enthusiastic, and motivating. Our only complaint is the parking situation and the congestion at the 3-4 pm hour, but that will still not deter us from continuing with Mathnasium since could not be happier with it. Thank you so much!
Mathnasium Featured in The Wall Street Journal
Sep 24 2013
In "New Approaches to Teaching Fractions," Mathnasium's Chief Instructional Officer...