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Mathnasium
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Thousands of Others |
“Do you Specialize
in Math?” |
YES
Our focus on mathematics means
better results. |
NO
They dilute their effectiveness by
teaching two or more subjects. |
“Do teachers lead
the instruction?” |
YES
Qualified teachers customize and lead
students through the program. |
NO
They shift the burden of teaching to a
computer program or a fixed series of drill and practice worksheets. |
“Is your program
schedule flexible?” |
YES
We recommend that students plan one
or two visits a week. However, if they
need additional help for an upcoming
test or for a difficult homework
assignment, we will work with parents
to provide students with the instruction
they need, when they need it. |
NO
They are not as flexible, limiting your
child’s attendance to a rigid schedule,
or making you pay more for additional
visits. |
“Do you use your
own proprietary
curriculum and
materials?” |
YES
We’ve spent 30 years perfecting our
proven and proprietary curriculum that
is not available anywhere else. |
NO
They re-purpose old curriculum or
software that your child may have
already seen in school. |
“Do you test
verbally, as well as
in writing?” |
YES
A verbal as well as a written
assessment allows us to form a three
dimensional picture of a student's
strengths and weaknesses. |
NO
They are not interested in learning how
your child thinks through an open
ended verbal assessment. |
“Do you customize
instruction for each
child?” |
YES
A customized program is assembled
for each student that addresses their
weaknesses and builds on their
strengths. |
NO
They have one instructional continuum – and expect your child to fit in. |
“Do you use
various media and
methods to teach
my child?” |
YES
We recognize that there are many
learning styles (notably visual,
auditory, written, and kinesthetic) and
we use a combination of guided
practice, manipulatives, and engaging
math games to engage students at
every level and endow them with a
deep understanding and love of
mathematics. |
NO
They dilute their effectiveness by
teaching two or more subjects. |
“Do you Specialize
in Math?” |
YES
Our focus on mathematics means
better results. |
NO
They dilute their effectiveness by
teaching two or more subjects. |