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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
The Proof Is In The Numbers
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.
At Mathnasium of West Des Moines, our tutors use the Mathnasium Method™ to help students develop a deep understanding of math. This proprietary teaching approach blends personalized learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques, ensuring each student receives math help tailored to their unique needs and learning styles.
The Mathnasium Method™ is designed to build a strong foundation for math excellence, empowering students to truly understand and even enjoy math.
Our caring and specially trained math tutors in West Des Moines deliver face-to-face instruction in a supportive, engaging group environment. We support K-12 students of all skill levels, both in-center and online, to help them reach their full math potential.
Learn how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi gain confidence in math.
At Mathnasium of West Des Moines, each student receives a personalized learning plan based on a detailed assessment of their skill level, challenges, and academic goals.
This tailored approach allows students to learn at their own pace while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills, along with the confidence they need to excel in their math journey.
Discover how Mathnasium helped Maddie transform her math skills to achieve more confidence in the subject. Initially struggling with the lowest math grades in her class, Maddie worked with our tutors using a personalized approach tailored to her specific needs.
Math Tutors Near You
We specialize in math-only instruction with a customized and fun learning approach that delivers results. We proudly serve local communities, including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Meg Meyer
Lead Instructor
Meg graduated from Simpson College with a degree in Elementary Education and a Special Education endorsement. Originally from Waukee, she has always known she wanted to work with kids and is thrilled to do so at Mathnasium.
Meg finds joy in watching students experience those “aha” moments with math. She loves helping children build confidence and truly understand the subject. Her favorite number is 25 because it's a perfect square and a quarter of 100.
Michael Bellinghausen
Lead Instructor
Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from AIB College of Business and currently works in the accounting department at Hy-Vee’s corporate office. He enjoys helping students build math confidence and find success through hands-on guidance.
Michael finds great pride in watching students gain understanding and problem-solving skills. His favorite number is 4, tied to a special childhood memory of his fourth Christmas.
Michael Fries
Instructor
Michael is a math and philosophy major from New York with a passion for both numbers and music. An accomplished singer, he has performed the national anthem for over a dozen MLB teams and was named Long Island Idol in 2007.
He is dedicated to inspiring curiosity and confidence in math students. Michael believes in the wonder of mathematics and loves guiding learners to discover how math can be meaningful, fun, and empowering.
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
Mathnasium of West Des Moines is located at 160 S 68th St, Suite 1105, in West Des Moines, IA. You’ll find us in the same plaza as Divine Beauty, Urban Eyecare & Eyewear, and Midwest Hospitality & Management LLC. We offer convenient parking and a family-friendly atmosphere that makes drop-off and pick-up easy for busy families.
We proudly serve students from West Des Moines and surrounding communities. Local schools we support include:
Jordan Creek Elementary School
Stilwell Junior High School
Valley Southwoods Freshman High School
Brookview Elementary School
Waukee South Middle School
Yes! Mathnasium of West Des Moines provides both in-center and online tutoring.
All our students receive caring face-to-face instruction in a fun small-group environment, whether they attend in person or log in virtually.
No, whether attending online or in-center, students receive the same quality of live, face-to-face instruction. Online students receive the same personalized learning plans and caring support from our specially trained tutors as their peers who attend Mathnasium in person.
We can help students learn and master any K–12 math class or topic! Depending on their learning needs, students come to us for support with early childhood math, including basic arithmetic, Prealgebra and Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and even some advanced subjects.
Our specially trained tutors follow plans that are designed around each student’s skill level, learning style, and academic goals, so they can make meaningful progress during our sessions.
Mathnasium of West Des Moines provides premium value tutoring by combining a superior learning experience with an efficient monthly fee structure that keeps costs low.
There is a flat enrollment fee for our program, and students attend regularly. After a diagnostic assessment, we create a personalized learning plan with a recommended session frequency tailored to your child’s goals.
For details, contact us at [email protected].
No. Membership pricing is the same whether students attend sessions online, in person, or use a hybrid approach.
The diagnostic assessment serves to identify each student’s current skill level, knowledge gaps, and learning goals, so we can design a plan tailored to their specific needs.
Understanding each student’s unique approach to math helps us adjust instruction to their learning style and pace and empower them to unlock their true potential.
At Mathnasium of West Des Moines, we do not follow a traditional curriculum. We use our proprietary approach called the Mathnasium Method™, which combines personalized learning plans with proven teaching techniques to develop solid foundations for math mastery.
Our approach builds on each student’s existing knowledge, addressing the gaps in their understanding and introducing new concepts gradually and in a logical sequence. We work with students to expand their mathematical thinking so they can build the skills and confidence to excel in the classroom and beyond.
Mathnasium of West Des Moines works with students of all skill levels, empowering them to unlock their math potential.
Students who are behind in math receive targeted support and caring guidance focused on (re)building their foundational skills and confidence. Advanced learners benefit from enrichment opportunities designed to keep them engaged by challenging their thinking and introducing them to topics beyond their school curriculum.
Absolutely! We welcome homeschool, public, and private school students from West Des Moines and nearby communities.
Our flexible scheduling and personalized instruction complement homeschooling programs and goals.
Yes, during each session, our tutors make time to help students with their math homework and ensure they understand the concepts they’re learning in school.
We do not assign additional homework. Our goal is to make the most of each session, so students can stay focused and make meaningful progress while they are with us.
Yes, Mathnasium of West Des Moines helps students get ready for math on standardized tests such as state exams, the ACT®, and SAT®.
Our program combines targeted practice with problem-solving strategies, as well as confidence-building support, so students perform their best on test day and beyond.
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Contact Us160 S 68th St, #1105
West Des Moines, IA 50266
| Call: | (515) 440-6284 |
| Text: | (515) 664-2871 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
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