Have you ever wondered what goes on inside Mathnasium of Brandon?

Jan 15, 2023 | Brandon

Today, you’ll get a glimpse into the happenings of your local center as we follow students through their first experience at Brandon.

Q: What is the first thing a brand new student does at your center?

A: Take a visual tour of center/reward cabinet/brag board/oral assessment/fluency/assessment

Q: What is the comprehensive assessment? How long does it take to finish?

A: We base the comprehensive assessment level based on the oral assessment given to the child. This is important so that we assess at their level, not above or below - we call it the Goldilocks system. Throughout the assessment, we frequently check in with them and prompt if needed, to allow us to get a full understanding of their math capabilities and learning style. We use this information to create a learning plan that is customized to their needs so they can reach their fullest potential.

Q: How often should I bring my student to Brandon?

A: Two to Three times a week

Q: Who are the people teaching my child?

A: Becky- Owner/Operator- graduate of the University of Tampa- Educator -10 years

KaLynn- CD- graduate of the University of Central Florida with a BS in Computer Science. She worked for a number of years as a computer software programmer and consultant, and then retired to homeschool her children. -7 years

Baylor- ACD- graduate of the University of South Florida with a degree in Mathematics. -10 years

Ali- Lead Instructor- received her bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minor in Secondary Education from the University of Florida. -2 years

Reagan- Lead Instructor- senior at the University of South Florida studying Chemical Engineering. -5 years

Our instructors are a mixture of retired teachers, HS math teacher, retired engineer, college students, STEM fields students and HS students that are top of the class.

Q: When can I bring my child into Brandon?

A: We offer a flexible scheduling through Appointy M. We are open Sundays from 2-5 and M-TH from 3-7:30pm

Q: How do you motivate your students at Brandon?

A:

  • Reward cabinet
  • Brag Board- 2x's a yr we give $100 cash
  • Best Score Yet- 2x's a yr we give a gift card
  • Extra punches for lots of diff things like attitude, pages completed, Master Checks, participation in theme days, we have social gatherings sometimes tied a competition; referral cards
  • high fives
  • positive engagement and affirming words
  • shooting the basketball
  • spinning wheel