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Mathnasium’s math tutors help students prepare for the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) using personalized learning plans and proven teaching techniques.
Mathnasium believes that most students can learn and master math. Our specially trained tutors work with students of all skill levels to help them excel on the MCAS math test.
The Mathnasium Method™
Our MCAS math tutors provide face-to-face instruction in a supportive group environment to help students learn and master the math concepts they'll encounter on the MCAS. We use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans and interactive teaching techniques to address students’ knowledge gaps, expand their mathematical thinking, and teach the skills necessary to excel on the 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 MCAS tutoring. Here are some of the more common ones we get:
MCAS, or the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, is an annual statewide standardized testing program that measures students' mastery of essential skills across several subjects: English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science.
The MCAS assesses:
In high school, students are assessed in STE subjects including biology, chemistry, introductory physics, or technology/engineering.
Students typically take the MCAST math test in the spring, usually between March and May.
MCAS test scores serve to evaluate the students’ mastery of core subjects. In Massachusetts, MCAS scores, including math scores, can affect the students’:
No, Mathnasium is a math-only learning center. Our tutors prepare students for a variety of K-12 math classes and tests, including the MCAS.
Mathnasium’s specially trained tutors provide comprehensive preparation for MCAS math by focusing on math concepts students will face on the MCAS.
Our specially trained tutors use personalized learning plans and proven teaching techniques to help students bridge their knowledge gaps and enhance the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to excel on the exam.
Our MCAS math tutors employ the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach designed to help students truly understand and enjoy math. The Mathnasium Method™ includes:
There is no difference between our in-center and online MCAS math tutoring. Our live, face-to-face online sessions are even led by the same tutors you would meet at your closest Mathnasium Learning Center.
To enroll at Mathnasium, students take part in a diagnostic assessment which allows us to identify their math 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.
Usually, 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 MCAS 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:
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Since starting Mathnasium, my daughter has become much more comfortable with math and has overcome her fear of it.
My daughter loves Mathnasium! Her skills and confidence in math have tripled since she started.
