Mathnasium’s specially trained tutors in Portland empower K-12 students to excel in math, regardless of their skill level. Unlock your child’s math potential today!
We believe that all children can learn and master math. Given a supportive tutoring environment, the right tutoring approach, and expert guidance, your child can not only catch up and keep up, but also get ahead on their math journey.
Locations
With over 1,100 learning centers nationwide, Mathnasium brings specially trained tutors close to students across Oregon.
Find your nearest Portland center:
Students can choose to attend Mathnasium at one of our nearest learning centers in Portland or online, in the comfort of their home.
A Method That Gets Results
94%
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding
90%
of students saw an improvement in their grades
93%
of parents report their child’s improved attitude towards math after attending Mathnasium
The Mathnasium Method™
Our specially trained Portland math tutors focus on your child's individual learning needs. The Mathnasium Method™ is our proprietary teaching method designed to build solid foundations for math mastery using personalized learning plans and proven techniques.
My son attended 15 sessions in one month during the summer. He raved about Mathnasium! He found it engaging, fun, well-structured, and the instructors were helpful and excellent at explaining math concepts.
My daughter has quickly progressed in her math skills and loves coming to Mathnasium. Seeing her confidence grow is priceless.
Could not have imagined a better experience. Professional, caring and intelligent to say the least. We are so fortunate to have them in our neighborhood serving the community and helping children!
Our caring math tutors work with K-12 students, from early childhood through high school, regardless of their current skill level.
Mathnasium can help students master:
Our focus is on helping students excel on their math journey, whether they need help catching up or keeping up in class, or they are ready for advanced challenges to stay engaged and continue to thrive.
Our Portland tutors will address each student’s knowledge gaps and academic goals. We will focus on the topics the student needs help with, including:
Addition & Subtraction
Multiplication & Division
Fractions
Decimals
Percents
Rational numbers
Equations
Expressions
Yes, our Portland math tutors build early number sense and math readiness for young learners through engaging, hands-on instruction and face-to-face teaching in a caring and fun environment.
With early childhood learners, we typically focus on helping them:
Recognize and count numbers
Compare quantities
Identify patterns
Understand place value and basic operations
These foundational skills prepare students for success in elementary school math, while nurturing their curiosity and natural love of learning.
Yes! Our Portland math tutors help elementary students build core skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions, along with math vocabulary, problem-solving, and multi-step word problems.
Our tutors follow personalized learning plans tailored to each student's needs, and we can align support with Oregon's K-12 Math Standards. We can also help students prepare for school-based benchmarks and OSAS math testing in grades 3–5.
Middle school math help at Mathnasium of Portland covers topics such as pre-algebra, ratios and proportions, integer operations, linear equations, and the coordinate plane.
Each student follows a personalized learning plan that targets their specific needs, closes skill gaps, and supports current coursework. We can also help students prepare for OSAS math testing in grades 6–8 and private school entrance exams like the ISEE®.
High school students at Mathnasium of Portland get support across Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Statistics, along with college entrance exam prep for the SAT® and ACT®.
Each student follows a personalized learning plan based on their goals, whether that's catching up, staying on track, or accelerating ahead. When relevant, we can also support preparation for Oregon's OSAS math assessment in grade 11.
The Mathnasium Method™ is our proprietary teaching method that uses personalized learning plans and a combination of mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques to help students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.
The method is designed to build solid foundations for math mastery and grow students’ knowledge level by level in a fun and encouraging environment.
Most students who are struggling with math carry knowledge gaps from earlier material, focus on memorization rather than real understanding, or a combination of both.
At Mathnasium, enrollment begins with a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints their current skill level, including how they approach math.
Using those insights, our specially trained tutors build a personalized learning plan to help students truly understand the material they're covering in class and beyond. Through consistent, face-to-face tutoring in a caring and fun environment, students build both skills and confidence they need to make real, measurable progress.
Yes, our Portland-based tutors work with students of all skill levels to help them unlock their full potential.
We evaluate each student’s current ability and knowledge to design a personalized learning plan. During their Mathnasium journey, advanced students will have an opportunity to explore topics beyond what they learn in class and expand their mathematical thinking.
We have recently launched Mathnasium Plus, specifically for students in grades 1 through pre-algebra who need more challenging material. Students who are placed into Mathnasium Plus will encounter a curriculum that allows for deeper thinking and more challenging problems.
Yes! Students in Portland who are ahead in math class or looking for an extra challenge get enrichment built into their personalized learning plan, including higher-level topics, logic puzzles, and complex problem-solving activities that keep them engaged.
Yes, our specially trained math tutors work with all K-12 students in Portland, homeschooled or attending a private or public school.
Yes, our tutors will set aside time during each session to help students with their school assignments.
No, our math tutors in Portland do not assign homework, but they help students with existing homework during each session.
Our Portland tutors provide personalized face-to-face instruction in a group setting.
We find that building an interactive and supportive group environment helps students improve their confidence and truly enjoy math.
Yes, most of our learning centers offer online tutoring options.
Families in Portland can choose between in-center tutoring, online sessions, or a hybrid of both.
No difference at all. Students who attend Mathnasium online receive the same live, face-to-face instruction from the same specially trained tutors they would meet at our Portland learning center.
Our online sessions are live. Students attending Mathnasium online receive the same quality of face-to-face instruction and care as they would at one of our Portland learning centers, working with the same tutors they'd meet in person.
Every student starts their Mathnasium journey with a diagnostic assessment that identifies their current skill level, strengths, and knowledge gaps.
We use those insights to build a personalized learning plan that puts them on the best path toward math mastery.
Enrolling your child with Mathnasium in Portland is easy as one-two-three:
Find a Center, and contact them, even if your child will be learning online.
Schedule an assessment so we can pinpoint any knowledge gaps and create a customized learning plan guided by expert math tutors.
Book your sessions. Your local Center Director can guide you through the process of setting up your child's math tutoring schedule.
