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If it weren't for Mathnasium

Jan 8, 2022 | South Pasadena Blog

Let me introduce you to Dylan, a 12-year-old Mathnasium student. His own words, "If it weren't for Mathnasium, I would not be be where I am today."  Unfortunately, Dylan's math story began to take an ugly turn when he was in ..

Big Math Gains for Local Students

Dec 31, 2021 | South Pasadena Blog

It's no secret that Mathnasium of Monterey Park generates amazing results. Parents of local students are really starting to notice too. J. B. says, "My high school senior is finally starting to overcome her math anxiety and understand ma..

Mathnasium Has Boomed. Here's Why.

Dec 27, 2021 | South Pasadena Blog

Mathnasium was created to fill a need. The need, which was obvious to Larry Martinek, was the struggle kids experienced in math class. The language of math, the pacing of the class, and textbook teaching styles all seemed to culminate in frustrated l..

Mathnasium Vs Competitors (From Kids Who've Tried Both)

Dec 24, 2021 | South Pasadena Blog

As an ex-public school math teacher of 7 years, I can say firsthand that any math program that is able to meet individual students at their level and build from there complements the standard classroom setting in a much-needed way.  While Comp..

Festive Mathletes on Display

Dec 22, 2021 | South Pasadena Blog

We love when our students are reppin' holiday joy! Mathnasium of South Pasadena knows how to make math fun, even when it comes to our outfits :) When the end of the year approaches, so do deadlines and exams for school work. If the ..

Ivy League Ambitions? Mathnasium Preps Your Child for College Success

Dec 21, 2021 | South Pasadena Blog

  Does your child have to be a math whiz to get into college? Well, not exactly. But they do need a portion of the skills that a good math education yields. According to the professionals at College Board, students need to acquire these..

How Your Child Can Earn Rewards Through Goal Setting

Dec 17, 2021 | South Pasadena Blog

In 2012, Northwest Missouri State University published a research article highlighting what happens when students make academic goals for themselves. The results were clear- there is a significant difference between the academic progress of ..

Challenge Your Advanced Math Student at Mathnasium

Dec 9, 2021 | South Pasadena Blog

Is your child a gifted mathematician? (hooray!) Sometimes, the regular school curriculum doesn't challenge advanced math students enough. When that is the case, Mathnasium of Monterey Park is happy to pick up the slack.  ..