Rebuilding Math Foundations: The Mathnasium Solution

Math Anxiety: A Growing Problem

Did you know that 93% of Americans report some level of math anxiety or apprehension? For many students, math isn't just difficult—it's frightening. Your child might be among the millions who freeze up during math tests or avoid math homework altogether.

Math struggles start small but grow quickly:

• A missed concept in third grade becomes a major obstacle by fifth grade
• Homework turns into a nightly battle
• Test anxiety leads to poor performance regardless of actual understanding
• Self-esteem plummets as students label themselves "bad at math"

Is Your Child Struggling With Math Confidence?

Ask yourself these questions:

1. Does your child say "I hate math" or "I'm just not a math person"?
2. Have you noticed declining grades in math over the past year?
3. Does math homework cause tears or arguments?
4. Has your child started to doubt their overall academic abilities because of math struggles?
5. Do they rush through math work just to "get it over with"?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, your child might be caught in a negative math cycle—where each bad experience reinforces the belief that they "can't do math."

Why Math Confidence Matters

Math confidence isn't just about grades—it impacts future opportunities:

Low Math Confidence         High Math Confidence

Studies show students who fall behind in math by 5th grade have only a 20% chance of catching up without specialized help. Each year without intervention makes recovery more difficult.

The Mathnasium Method: Building Math Skills and Confidence

Mathnasium takes a fundamentally different approach to math tutoring. Instead of just helping with homework or teaching tricks, Mathnasium focuses on true understanding.

How Mathnasium Works:

1. Customized Learning Plans: Every student receives an assessment that identifies exactly where gaps exist—sometimes going back several grade levels to find the root causes of current struggles.
2. Focus on Number Sense: Rather than memorization, Mathnasium builds fundamental number understanding so students can think flexibly about math problems.
3. Trained Instructors: Mathnasium instructors don't just know math—they know how to teach it in ways that make sense to students with different learning styles.
4. Balanced Approach: Students split their time between filling critical knowledge gaps and working on current schoolwork, ensuring immediate grade improvement while building long-term understanding.
5. Confidence-Building Environment: The Mathnasium atmosphere removes the pressure and judgment that causes math anxiety, replacing it with positive reinforcement.

Real Results for Real Students

What can you expect when your child starts at Mathnasium?

• Month 1: Attitude shifts—math becomes less scary as students experience success
• Months 2-3: Homework battles decrease as independent work improves
• Months 3-6: School grades improve as foundational gaps are filled
• Beyond 6 months: Many students move from below grade level to advanced math

Parents report not just academic improvements but behavioral changes: increased confidence, better focus, and willingness to tackle challenging problems in all subjects.

From Struggling to Succeeding: A Student Story

Michael, a 4th grader, came to Mathnasium unable to keep up with multiplication. His parents tried helping at home, but frustration and tears were the only results. School tests had become a source of anxiety.

At Mathnasium, his assessment revealed a major gap: Michael had never fully grasped place value in 2nd grade. This gap made multiplication nearly impossible.

His instructors went back to basics, rebuilding his understanding from the ground up. Within three months, Michael not only mastered multiplication but had caught up to his class and developed a new attitude toward math.

His mother noted: "The biggest change isn't even his grades, though those are much better. It's that he now believes he can figure things out. That confidence has spread to everything he does."

How to Get Started

Taking the first step to rebuild your child's math confidence is simple:

1. Schedule a No-Risk Assessment: This comprehensive evaluation pinpoints exactly where your child's understanding breaks down.
2. Review the Results: A Mathnasium director will walk you through the assessment, showing you specific areas where your child needs support.
3. Create a Learning Plan: Based on the assessment, Mathnasium creates a customized plan targeting your child's specific needs.
4. Start Attending Sessions: Most students attend 2-3 times weekly for optimal results.

The Mathnasium Difference

Unlike standard tutoring that focuses only on homework help, or online programs that leave students to figure things out alone, Mathnasium provides:

• In-person guidance from skilled instructors
• Continuous progress monitoring
• Adjustments to the learning plan as needed
• A proven curriculum developed over 40+ years
• A supportive environment where questions are welcomed

Take Action Now

Math struggles don't resolve themselves—they compound. The good news? It's never too late to turn things around.

The longer your child struggles with math, the more their confidence erodes. Each passing week means:

• More frustration
• Deeper math anxiety
• Harder recovery

Schedule your child's comprehensive assessment today. In just one hour, you'll gain insights into why math has been difficult and see a clear path forward.

Your child doesn't need to dread math class or homework. With the right support, they can transform from "I can't do math" to "Watch how I solve this!"

Call us today or visit our website to schedule your child's assessment. Math confidence awaits!