Absolutely! Our tutors are experienced in working with students of varying skill levels and learning styles.

Whether students need to catch up, keep up, or get ahead, our tutors are patient, supportive, and skilled in breaking down complex concepts into simpler, more manageable parts.

Absolutely! By building a strong foundation in Pre-algebra, students develop the necessary skills, understanding, and confidence to succeed in more advanced math classes.

With our Mathnasium Method™, we foster critical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills, which are transferable to various areas of math.

Before moving on to Algebra 1 and 2 we work on these concepts:

• Counting — We focus on helping students feel comfortable counting to any number, from any number, and by any number.
• Wholes and Parts — Understanding the relationship between wholes and parts opens the door to a range of math concepts and exercises. Once students have this understanding, they have little trouble with algebraic problem-solving.
• Quantity and Denomination — Exploring quantity and denomination involves two key aspects of numerical value. Quantity addresses "how many," while denomination examines "of what."
• Proportional Thinking — Building proportional thinking skills is essential for grasping important concepts like ratios, direct and indirect variation, and algebraic reasoning.
• The Law of SAMEness — The Law of SAMEness is a concept that students intuitively apply in their reasoning, often without realizing it. For instance, before adding quantities of different items like apples and bananas, they need to first make them comparable by giving them a common name, such as "fruit."

Definitely! As part of our program, our tutors dedicate time to assisting students with their pre-algebra homework. This support reduces stress, fills in any gaps in understanding, and helps students understand the material so they can confidently tackle future assignments on their own.

Much of what students do in Pre-algebra and Algebra 1 is built upon a solid understanding of fractions. We build that understanding by starting at the beginning. We explain what fractions are in a way that students understand. We always tell them “A fraction is made by breaking the whole into equal parts!”

Then we address the common misconceptions and challenges associated with fractions, such as confusion between numerators and denominators, the need for common denominators in addition and subtraction, and the concept of equivalent fractions. We do this all while using simple language, such as teaching students that a long, scary word like “denominator” means the “name” of the fraction.

This is the best teaching method for long term retention. It's easy to forget something you've memorized, but it's hard to forget something that you truly understand!

First, our pre-algebra tutors help students understand the problem, identify key information, and determine what the problem is asking. We often encourage students to create visual representations, such as diagrams or graphs, to help them visualize the given information.

Then, through a combination of Socratic Questioning and Direct Teaching we support students in breaking down complex word problems into smaller, manageable parts and determining the most appropriate approach. Once they execute the solution, we help students use their number sense to determine the reasonableness of their answers.

Enrolling in Mathnasium's pre-algebra tutoring program is easy. Students and parents alike can use our website or call their nearest learning center to schedule an initial assessment.

During the assessment, we evaluate the student's math skills and identify areas of improvement. Based on the assessment results, we create a customized learning plan tailored the student’s needs, including the recommended frequency of sessions.