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Mathnasium’s math tutors help students prepare for the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) using personalized plans and proven teaching techniques.
We believe that most students can learn and master math. Mathnasium’s specially trained tutors work with students of all skill levels to help them achieve higher MCAP math scores.
The Mathnasium Method™
Our tutors provide face-to-face instruction in a supportive group environment. We use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans and interactive teaching techniques, to help students close their knowledge gaps while enhancing the problem-solving and critical thinking skills that will serve them on any exam.
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 school grades
93%
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium
Students can attend Mathnasium at one of our local learning centers or online where they will receive the same quality of live, face-to-face instruction.
Contact your local Mathnasium Learning Center with any questions you may have about MCAP tutoring. Here are some of the more common ones we get:
MCAP, or the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, is a yearly statewide testing system designed to evaluate students' mastery of core subjects in Maryland public schools.
The MCAP assesses students’ mastery of:
Students in Maryland typically take the MCAP math test in the spring.
MCAP test scores evaluate students' proficiency in core subjects. In Maryland, MCAP scores, including math scores, can affect students in several ways:
No, Mathnasium is a math-only learning center. Our tutors prepare students for a variety of K-12 math classes and tests, including the MCAP.
Mathnasium's MCAP math tutors prepare students for the test by focusing on the key skills and concepts outlined in the MCAP curriculum.
In our MCAP math tutoring sessions, we simplify challenging problems into manageable steps. Our tutors employ various mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques to help students bridge their knowledge gaps while improving critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Mathnasium’s MCAP math tutors use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach designed to help students truly understand and enjoy math. The Mathnasium Method™ includes:
No, there is no difference between our in-center and online MCAP math tutoring. Our live, face-to-face online sessions are even held by the same tutors you would meet at your closest Mathnasium learning center.
To begin their Mathnasium enrollment, students participate in a diagnostic assessment which allows us to identify their knowledge gaps and strengths.
We use the assessment-based insights to create a personalized learning plan that will put your student on the best path towards achieving their academic goals.
Typically, we recommend 2 to 3 math tutoring sessions per week. However, our tutors may suggest a different frequency of sessions based on each student’s specific goals and needs.
We recommend starting the MCAP math tutoring early to allow the student enough time to learn and master the math concepts they'll face on the test.
Enrolling your student at Mathnasium is as easy as one-two-three:
My daughter loves attending Mathnasium and has grown more confident in her abilities. She always walks out of a session with a smile on her face!
My daughter enjoys her sessions and instructors. She said they explain things in a way she understands, and she feels like she is improving. We couldn’t ask for anything more!
My kids have been going to Mathnasium for years. They were ALWAYS more prepared than others in their math classes when school started. Worth every penny!!
