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94%
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
93%
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
90%
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
Our Results
The Proof Is In The Numbers
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 Hixson, our tutors use the Mathnasium Method™ to help students develop a deep understanding of math. This proprietary teaching approach blends personalized learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques, ensuring each student receives math help tailored to their unique needs and learning styles.
The Mathnasium Method™ is designed to build a strong foundation for math excellence, empowering students to truly understand and even enjoy math.
Our caring and specially trained math tutors in Hixson deliver face-to-face instruction in a supportive, engaging group environment. We support K-12 students of all skill levels, both in-center and online, to help them reach their full math potential.
Learn how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi gain confidence in math.
At Mathnasium of Hixson, each student receives a personalized learning plan based on a detailed assessment of their skill level, challenges, and academic goals.
This tailored approach allows students to learn at their own pace while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills, along with the confidence they need to excel in their math journey.
Discover how Mathnasium helped Maddie transform her math skills to achieve more confidence in the subject. Initially struggling with the lowest math grades in her class, Maddie worked with our tutors using a personalized approach tailored to her specific needs.
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We specialize in math-only instruction with a customized and fun learning approach that delivers results. We proudly serve local communities, including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Alex Guppy
Owner
Alex holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Kalamazoo College and has spent his entire career teaching and working with children. He has been with Mathnasium of Chattanooga since 2014 and has owned Mathnasium of Hixson since 2018, helping thousands of students build skills and confidence in math over the past decade.
Alex believes every child can learn math when the material meets them at their level and the people around them are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested. Outside the center, he enjoys rock climbing, reading history, and time with his wife and son.
Matt Karstens
Curriculum Coordinator
Matt earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mathematics from Sewanee and UTC after graduating from Baylor, and has been with Mathnasium since 2017. He oversees the learning plans for all students, making sure each plan balances filling knowledge gaps with keeping up with current coursework.
Outside the center, Matt invents games that illustrate math concepts, shares recreational math puzzles with colleagues, and writes. He is driven by the satisfaction of helping students who had given up on understanding math discover that they actually can.
Marybeth Guppy
Education Director
Marybeth holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Georgia Southern University and taught kindergarten and second grade before joining Mathnasium in 2020. She now trains and coaches all Mathnasium instructors, focusing on the skill that matters most: communicating math in a way that actually makes sense to students.
Marybeth knows that being good at math and being able to teach it are two very different things. Her greatest satisfaction comes from developing instructors who go on to discover a lasting love of teaching, many of whom pursue teaching careers of their own.
Savanna Adams
Instructor
Savanna holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and brings five years of tutoring experience at the collegiate and secondary level. She loves figuring out exactly how to make a concept click for each individual student and finds real satisfaction in watching them grow and gain confidence over time.
Savanna sees math as the blueprint that explains the natural world, and she takes pride in giving every student, regardless of where they start, a glimpse behind that curtain.
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 Hixson is located at 5510 TN-153, Hixson, TN 37343, on Highway 153 in the Aldi Shopping Center.
We proudly serve families in Hixson and surrounding communities. Local schools we support include:
Hamilton County Schools
Baylor School
Girls Preparatory School
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Loftis Middle School
McConnell Elementary School
Hixson Middle and High Schools
Home School students in Hixson
Allen Elementary
Yes, Mathnasium of Hixson offers online tutoring via our virtual classroom, Mathnasium@Home.
Students who choose to attend online receive live, face-to-face instruction in a fun and supportive group environment, guided by our same caring tutors in Hixson whether they attend online or in person.
No, whether attending online or in-center, all our students receive the same quality of live face-to-face instruction.
Online students follow the same personalized learning plans and receive the same caring support from our specially trained tutors as their peers who attend Mathnasium in person.
Mathnasium's specially trained tutors can help students learn and master any K-12 math class or topic, from basic arithmetic through Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, and advanced high school math.
We follow learning plans that are tailored to each student's unique learning needs and style, so they can receive focused instruction and make meaningful progress toward their goals.
Mathnasium of Hixson provides premium value through a flat monthly membership and a one-time enrollment fee.
Most students attend two to three times per week. After a diagnostic assessment, we design a personalized learning plan with recommended session frequency based on your child's goals. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.
No, the cost of membership is the same for online, in-center, or hybrid learning.
At Mathnasium of Hixson, students begin the enrollment process with a diagnostic assessment designed to help us identify their learning style, needs, and goals.
Using assessment-based insights, we create a learning plan that will help them truly understand and even start to enjoy math, making meaningful progress at their own pace.
At Mathnasium of Hixson, we do not follow a traditional curriculum. We use our proprietary approach called the Mathnasium Method™, which combines personalized learning plans with proven teaching techniques to develop solid foundations for math mastery.
Our approach builds on each student's existing knowledge, addressing the gaps in their understanding and introducing new concepts gradually and in a logical sequence. We work with students to expand their mathematical thinking so they can build the skills and confidence to excel in the classroom and beyond.
Mathnasium of Hixson works with students of all skill levels, empowering them to unlock their math potential.
Students who are behind in math receive targeted support and caring guidance focused on rebuilding their foundational skills and confidence. Advanced learners benefit from enrichment opportunities designed to keep them engaged by challenging their thinking and introducing them to topics beyond their school curriculum.
Absolutely! We welcome students from homeschool, public, and private school backgrounds across Hixson and surrounding communities.
Our flexible scheduling and personalized instruction complement homeschooling programs and goals.
Yes, homework help is included in our sessions. Our tutors set aside time to help with assignments so students can reinforce the concepts they are covering at school and reduce stress at home.
No, we do not assign additional homework. All learning takes place during sessions, so students can stay focused and engaged.
Yes, Mathnasium of Hixson helps students get ready for math on standardized tests such as state exams, the SAT®, and ACT®.
Our program combines targeted practice with problem-solving strategies, as well as confidence-building support, so students perform their best on test day and beyond.
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5510 TN-153
Hixson, TN 37343
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(423) 521-6284
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