Mathnasium of Cedar Rapids: A Student’s Perspective

Q1: If you could describe Mathnasium in three words, what would they be?

A: Fun, Helpful, Awesome

Q2: What’s something cool or fun you’ve learned at Mathnasium that you didn’t expect?

A: I didn’t expect to actually enjoy fractions, but now that they make sense, it is fun to work with them! I also learned tricks for mental math that make problems way easier, and I can show-off those skills to my friends.

Q3: What’s the best thing about your Mathnasium instructors?

A: They help me feel more confident and celebrate when I get things right! At the end of a session, we have a staring contest or play Rock, Paper, Scissors for extra stars. They’re patient and make math fun instead of stressful.

Q4: If you could swap places with a Mathnasium instructor for a day, what would you teach?

A: I’d teach cool math shortcuts, like tricks for multiplying fast! I’d also make a fun game to help with fractions since those used to be hard for me.

Q5: Do you think other kids at your school would improve in math if they joined Mathnasium?

A: Definitely! I used to struggle, but now math makes way more sense. Kelly is so patient and Dustin makes things so fun. The instructors explain things in a way that actually clicks.

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