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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
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.
Our instructors use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques to build math knowledge level by level. This method ensures that each student receives tailored instruction that meets their unique needs and learning styles.
By focusing on understanding fundamental concepts and developing critical thinking skills, our approach helps students build a strong mathematical foundation.
Our dedicated and specially trained math tutors offer personalized face-to-face instruction in a supportive and engaging environment. We work with students of all skill levels, both in-center and online, to help them achieve math mastery.
Discover how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi become more confident in math.
Each Mathnasium student receives a personalized learning plan that considers their current skill level, knowledge gaps, and academic goals. Combined with our teaching approach, the plan is designed to help the student truly understand, master, and enjoy math.
Discover how Mathnasium helped Maddie transform her math skills. 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 focused, caring, and fun learning approach that delivers results. We proudly serve local communities and schools including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Decker Franks
Center Director
Decker is from Norman, OK and earned his B.S. in Software Engineering from the UCO. While finishing his degree, he discovered that he enjoys teaching much more than coding. Decker is beyond blessed in this life and he wants to share the goodness he's been given with everyone he meets.
Favorite Number: "-1, because it is the first number that represents a purely abstract concept. If you have 1 thing, you can see, feel, and touch it. If you have 0 things, you can point to where the things should be and say there are no things there. But you can never see, feel, touch or point to where -1 thing should be."
Fun Fact: Decker is a huge video game nerd who has used math to analyze and play games better.
Favorite Math Joke: "What do you get when you cross and arrow with a mountain climber? Nothing! You can't cross a vector and a scalar!"
Why I love Mathnasium: "I love Mathnasium because when I was a child, I was an outcast and was misunderstood. And sadly, very few people around me took the time to speak life and encouragement to me. Mathnasium is a place where children can come and find acceptance, encouragement, and most of all, the empowerment to go through life. The math skills will undoubtedly be of great value to them. But simply having a place of constant, positive reinforcement is the greatest value Mathnasium offers children."
Derek Lariviere
Center Director/Owner
Derek is a retired Army Ranger Medic with a passion for helping students grow in confidence. Derek has been an ultra runner, a coach for the world's toughest children's boot camp, a volunteer with the homeless in the city, and is a father of three daughters. Derek has owned Mathnasium of Norman since February of 2023. Derek has been teaching or coaching in one form or another since 2002!
Favorite Number: 33, because Derek grew up watching Larry Bird.
Favorite Math Joke: What did the Acorn say after it became a tree? Geometry.
Derek said: "I love Mathnasium, it has allowed me to channel my passion for education and confidence building to a whole new generation!"
Alexander Ivanov
Lead Instructor
Alexander is a Mathematics major at the University of Oklahoma with aspirations to work as a data analyst for the NSA after completing his degree. He has a deep passion for problem-solving and analytical thinking, which he enjoys sharing with students at Mathnasium. In his free time, he enjoys competitive video games, chess, and reading.
Favorite Number: "28—it is a perfect number."
Fun Fact: "I was born in the Year of the Snake and have a pet snake named Stanley. He is a Boa Constrictor."
Favorite Math Joke: "Why is the circle the smartest shape? Because it has 360 degrees!"
Why I love Mathnasium: "I love teaching math and making a difference in kids' lives. I do math every day for my major, and I hope to inspire others to love math as much as I do."
Eloise Tucker
Insructor
Eloise is a junior at Norman North High School and an active member of the school's speech and debate team. Outside of academics, she enjoys watching movies, listening to music, and is a big fan of Pierce the Veil. Having been a Mathnasium student for eight years before becoming an instructor, she brings firsthand experience and enthusiasm to helping students succeed in math.
Favorite Number: "91—it has some surprising factors."
Fun Fact: "I was a student at Mathnasium for eight years before becoming an instructor!"
Favorite Math Joke: "Why is 69 so scared of 70? Because they fought, and 71!"
Why I love Mathnasium: "I love making connections with the students! Mathnasium is an amazing place that helps students learn and grow in math!"
Emma Stogner
Instructor
Emma is a senior Biomedical Engineering major at the University of Oklahoma. In addition to her studies, she works as an undergraduate research assistant in the BME lab, where she conducts research on nanogels. She enjoys applying her problem-solving skills to both engineering and teaching, helping students build confidence in math.
Favorite Number: "-18. I have no logical reasoning for this—I just decided this was the funniest number when I was in the fourth grade, and it remains true."
Fun Fact: "I have a black cat named Paul :3"
Favorite Math Joke: "What do baby parabolas drink? Quadratic Formula."
Why I love Mathnasium: "I love helping students understand challenging problems and seeing the ‘aha’ moments when they get the topic."
Mason Johnson
Instructor
Mason is a student at the University of Oklahoma, majoring in Physics with a minor in Mathematics. His strong analytical background and passion for problem-solving make him a great mentor for students looking to improve their math skills.
Favorite Number: "My favorite number is 3 because it brings me good luck!"
Fun Fact: "I have a 2nd-degree black belt in Taekwondo."
Favorite Math Joke: "Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 8 (ate) 9!"
Why I love Mathnasium: "Mathnasium creates an environment where students feel encouraged to learn and do math."
Finn Cash
Instructor
Finn is a student at the University of Oklahoma studying Petroleum Engineering, Geology, and Sustainable Energy Systems. Originally from Florida, he worked as a Mathnasium Instructor there for three years before joining the Norman team. In addition to his passion for math and science, he enjoys playing both the guitar and piano.
Favorite Number: "42. The answer to life, the universe, and everything."
Fun Fact: ""I have triple citizenship with the U.S., New Zealand, and Canada."
Favorite Math Joke: ""Three logicians walk into a bar. The bartender asks, 'Does everyone want a drink?' The first logician says, 'I'm not sure,' the second says, 'I don't know,' and the third just says, 'Yes.'"
Why I love Mathnasium: ""I love math and being able to help kids understand important concepts they have been struggling with."
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
Our caring, specially trained tutors work with elementary, middle, and high school students of all skill levels looking to learn and master any K-12 math class and topic, including Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus.
Yes, our students can attend Mathnasium at our center or log into live, face-to-face sessions with their tutor.
Each student is given a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints their strengths, knowledge gaps, and unique goals, so that we can create a personalized learning plan that will put them on the best path to math mastery.
We empower students of all skill levels to excel in math, whether they are looking to catch up, keep up, or get ahead on their math journey.
We work with advanced students to expand their math skills and help them achieve their greatest potential. At Mathnasium, advanced students can explore the topics beyond their school’s math curriculum and receive personalized support to achieve their unique academic goals.
If a student is struggling or simply looking to keep up in their math class, Mathnasium will build upon what they already know, addressing their learning gaps and teaching math in a way that makes sense to them.
Mathnasium provides premium value by combining a superior learning experience with an efficient structure that keeps costs low. There is a flat enrollment fee for our program, and students attend regularly—much like a gym membership. We recommend that they attend Mathnasium 2-3 times per week as attending less frequently will slow results and attending too often could lead to student burnout. Pricing varies by program and geographic area. Contact our center for more details on enrollment packages.
We use the Mathnasium Method™, a proprietary teaching approach which combines personalized learning plans with proven techniques to build math knowledge upon what students already know, so they're able to retain what they learn and gain confidence along the way.
No. All learning occurs under the efficient and effective guidance of our trained instructors. Adding homework would risk frustration and overload. In fact, we'll set aside some time each session to help your student with their school homework.
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