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94%
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
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Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
90%
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
Our Results
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
At Mathnasium of Ankeny, our tutors use the Mathnasium Method™, a proprietary teaching approach that helps students build strong foundations for math success.
Our approach combines personalized learning plans with proven instructional techniques that meet each student where they are on their math journey, filling in knowledge gaps, strengthening skills, and gradually expanding their mathematical thinking.
Our specially trained math tutors in Ankeny work with K–12 students of all skill levels, empowering them to grow their confidence and reach their full potential in math.
Whether students attend in-center or online, we provide face-to-face instruction in a caring and engaging group environment designed to support every step of their math journey.
Discover how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi become more confident in math.
Each student begins with a diagnostic assessment that helps us understand their current skills, learning needs, and academic goals. These insights guide the creation of personalized learning plans, which our tutors follow to support the students’ progress.
Our step-by-step approach builds on what students already know, introduces new concepts in a logical sequence, and allows them to learn at their own pace—developing a deep understanding of how math works.
Discover how Mathnasium helped Maddie enhance her math skills and transform how she thinks and feels about math.
Math Tutors Near You
We specialize in math-only instruction with a focused, caring, and fun learning approach that delivers results. We proudly serve the communities and schools in Ankeny, IA, including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Nick Frisch
Center Director
Nick was born in a small town in West Central Minnesota. He attended Drake University pursuing Health Sciences. Since graduation, Nick has worked with children for a variety of nonprofits. His hobbies include snowboarding, camping, archery, concerts, and spending time with his wife, their Coonhound, and their two Golden Retrievers.
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Favorite Number: 11, my two current favorite basketball players, Brook Lopez and Trae Young are number 11.
Favorite Math Joke: What did the zero say to the eight? Nice belt!
I love Mathnasium because: Mathnasium gives students the ability to learn math in a way they truly understand it, which provides confidence in the students themselves!
Jennifer Speer
Owner
Jennifer has a unique perspective that allows her to understand your kids and help them.
She is a successful business owner and homeschooling mom of 3! She has the perspective of an educator as well as a busy parent and knows the challenges of both. Jennifer knows how to engage the kids and hold their interest. She keeps them progressing in math in a way they will actually enjoy!
Jennifer has always had a strong grip on Mathematics, earning her B.B.A in Finance at Southwest Texas State University and then owning and operating successful businesses alongside her husband James.
After discovering Mathnasium and seeing what it can offer kids, they made a tough decision to sell their previous business and start all over again. As scary as that sounds, they knew that parents wanted the best education options available for their children. Now she and James have expanded to multiple locations and have thousands of amazing success stories as a result of the passionate instructors, inspiring learning environment, unique teaching style, and world-class curriculum at Mathnasium!
Favorite Math Joke: There are 3 kinds of people in this world... Those who can count, and those who can't.
Fun Fact: Graduated college in 3 1/2 years with a 4.0!
I love Mathnasium because: I get to be a part of a great organization that changes kids' lives! Who wouldn't want to be a part of that?!?
Larry Martinek
Creator of the Mathnasium Method
Larry has spent his entire career finding a better way to teach math. From inner city public schools, to acclaimed magnet schools, to leading private and parochial schools, Larry has served as both a classroom teacher and as an educational consultant. He has designed curriculum, teaching strategies, and teaching materials to help students and teachers learn math more effectively. He has trained teachers in the art and science of boosting students' ability to “do” math, thereby increasing students' math scores and feeling of self-worth. Larry is the developer of Mathnasium’s educational program – one of the most comprehensive and innovative curricula ever produced for teaching math. While Larry is not an Instructor at our Center, he is a valuable asset we can call on to ask about specific students' scenarios for guidance and advice. This has helped to make visits more productive and enjoyable for many of our students.
Natalie Clark
Instructor
Natalie was born and raised in St Louis, Missouri and moved to Iowa to pursue a degree in Mathematics. She's known that she'd enjoy working in math since her geometry teacher introduced her to her first proof. What appealed to her was not the proof itself, but the process; she likes the certainty of a theorem, axiom, or definition validating each step of a proof and the variety of ways to reach the same conclusion. Natalie is even more excited to be instructing children because she's loved being a part of children's development since she first started doing so in middle school. Another love of Natalie's is Mariner Girl Scouts. In her free time, Natalie plays board games with her boyfriend and his family, knits, talks with anyone willing, watches television shows that usually involve the building and maintaining of positive relationships, and reads a mythology or historical fiction to help her fall asleep. She's looking forward to getting to know you!
Favorite number: My favorite number is 57.
Favorite math joke: My favorite math joke, "Purity", is attached and can be found at https://xkcd.com/435/.
In five years, I will be: I plan to be a mother, working in something related to math, and continuing to volunteer as the Waterfront Director for Mariner Girl Scouts.
I love Mathnasium because: It combines my loves of math and working with children. I especially appreciate the Mathnasium Method "making math make sense".
Tyler Zhang
Instructor
Tyler is a senior at Ankeny Centennial High School. He loves to play saxophone for concert band, jazz band, and marching band as well as play on the varsity tennis team. In his free time, he likes to code and play video games.
Favorite number: 64, because it's a perfect square, even, and is how many numbers you can represent with 6 bits of data.
Favorite math joke: What did the number i say to p? "Be rational." What did the p say back to the i? "Get real."
In five years, I will be: Studying computer science in grad school.
I love Mathnasium because: I want to help guide and support others who may struggle to learn math in a way that makes sense to them. Helping others grow and achieve great things makes me happy.
Talia Keuning
Instructor
Talia is a senior at Ankeny Centennial High School. She is a part of their marching band and color guard. Talia is also part of the golf team. In her free time she enjoys golfing, playing the flute, and spending time with her family.
Favorite number: 6 - because it’s a cool number.
Favorite math joke: Why doesn’t anybody talk to Circles? Because they have no point.
In five years, I will be: In college pursuing a career in occupational therapy.
I love Mathnasium because: I enjoy spreading my love of math with children.
Students can take 3 easy steps to enroll at Mathnasium.
All students begin their Mathnasium journey with a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints what they already know and what they still need to learn.
FAQ
Mathnasium of Ankeny is located on Ankeny Boulevard, near Northview Middle School, in the shopping center next to Little Caesar’s and Dunkin’ Donuts. With convenient access and family-friendly surroundings, our center is an easy stop for families throughout the area.
We proudly serve students from neighborhoods across Ankeny, Polk City, and Saylorville, including:
Ankeny Community School District
Southeast Polk Community School District
Ankeny Christian Academy
St. Luke Catholic School
Our specially trained tutors work with K–12 students on any math subject—from early elementary math through Algebra and Geometry. We help students build a strong understanding of math, regardless of their current level.
We offer high-quality, math-only tutoring through a flat monthly enrollment fee with no long-term contracts. Students typically attend 2–3 sessions per week for the best results.
For enrollment package details, contact us at [email protected].
Each student begins their journey with a diagnostic assessment to help us understand their current skill level, learning gaps, and goals. This allows us to build a personalized learning plan that guides their path to long-term success and confidence in math.
At Mathnasium of Ankeny, we don’t follow a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Instead, we use the Mathnasium Method™, a proprietary approach that combines personalized learning plans with proven instructional techniques.
We focus on building strong math foundations, developing problem-solving skills, and helping students gain the confidence to thrive.
Yes! We work with students at every level—from those who need help catching up to those looking to get ahead.
Yes! We support K–12 students from all educational backgrounds—public, private, or homeschooled—across the Ankeny area.
Yes, we do. Our tutors set aside time during sessions to help students with their math homework, reinforcing concepts and strengthening their understanding of classroom material.
No. All learning happens during sessions under the guidance of our specially trained tutors. We focus on making progress in-center, so students won’t have extra homework to take home.
Yes. We help K–12 students prepare for standardized and school-based math tests, including state exams, ACT®, and SAT®. Our test prep combines personalized learning plans, proven strategies, and targeted practice to help students perform with confidence.
Yes! Mathnasium of Ankeny offers both in-center and online tutoring. Students can attend face-to-face sessions in person or join live, online instruction with the same specially trained tutors they would meet at the center.
No. Whether students attend online or in person, they receive the same personalized learning plans, live instruction, and caring support from the Mathnasium of Ankeny team.
Yes! Mathnasium of Ankeny offers both in-center and online tutoring. Students can attend face-to-face sessions in person or join live, online instruction with the same specially trained tutors they would meet at the center.
No. Whether students attend online or in person, they receive the same personalized learning plans, live instruction, and caring support from the Mathnasium of Ankeny team.
No. Whether students attend sessions online, in-center, or through a hybrid model, the cost remains the same.
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