What is Mathnasium Method?
Mathnasium’s proprietary teaching approach designed to help students of all skill levels unlock their math potential
The Mathnasium Method™ is a teaching approach that transforms the way students learn math. It builds a strong foundation of understanding by starting with what students already know, addressing learning gaps, and adding new concepts step by step. This method helps students not only improve their math skills but also develop a true sense of confidence and enjoyment in learning.
The Mathnasium Method™ works for students of all ages and skill levels, whether they need to catch up, keep up, or get ahead in math. Through targeted teaching and guided practice, students learn to think critically and solve problems confidently.
How Does the Mathnasium Method™ Work?
The Mathnasium Method™ follows a structured four-step process to ensure mastery and understanding:
1. Assess the Child's Math Skills
Every student begins with a comprehensive assessment that includes both verbal and written components. This helps pinpoint their strengths, weaknesses, and any learning gaps.
2. Customized Learning Plan
Based on the assessment, Mathnasium creates a personalized learning plan for each student. This plan targets the specific skills they need to strengthen while introducing new concepts in a logical sequence.
3. Teach for Understanding
At Mathnasium, instructors focus on teaching students to understand how math works, not just memorize steps. They use a combination of mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques to match each student's learning style:
- Mental: Solving problems in your head without writing, or more specifically, solving problems using the number sense and relationship between numbers instead of standard algorithms.
- Verbal: Explaining concepts out loud to solidify understanding.
- Visual: Using pictures, graphs, and visual models to represent problems.
- Tactile: Manipulating physical objects to explore math concepts.
- Written: Working through problems on paper to see the logic unfold.
4. Achieve Our Goal
As students master each concept, they are reassessed and move on to new challenges, continuously building their skills and confidence.
Why Is the Mathnasium Method™ Effective?
The core of the Mathnasium Method™ is Building Number Sense—the ability to understand what numbers mean, how they work together, and how to manipulate them flexibly. This foundational skill is essential for mastering higher-level math concepts like Algebra and beyond.
Mathnasium’s approach:
- Strengthens foundational skills
- Closes learning gaps
- Prepares students for advanced math
- Builds confidence and a positive attitude toward learning
When Do Students Benefit from the Mathnasium Method™?
The Mathnasium Method™ is designed to help students at every stage of their learning journey.
Catch Up
Students who have fallen behind can fill in gaps, rebuild foundational skills, and catch up with their grade level.
Keep Up
Students who want to stay on track can strengthen their understanding of current concepts and maintain strong math skills.
Get Ahead
Students who are ready for advanced topics can explore new concepts, build critical thinking skills, and prepare for higher-level math.
How we help students get ahead
