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Mathnasium’s math tutors help students prepare for the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) using personalized learning plans and proven teaching techniques.
At Mathnasium, we believe that most students can learn and master math. Our specially trained tutors work with students of all skill levels to help them achieve higher scores on the PSSA math test.
The Mathnasium Method™
Mathnasium's PSSA tutors use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans and proven teaching techniques, to help students close their knowledge gaps and build 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
Our students can choose whether they’d like to attend Mathnasium at one of our local learning centers or join live, face-to-face online sessions with their math tutors.
Contact your local Mathnasium Learning Center with any questions you may have about our PSSA tutors. Here are some of the more common ones we get:
PSSA, or the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment, is a statewide standardized testing program designed to measure student proficiency in core subjects including English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science.
The PSSA assesses mathematics and ELA in grades 3 through 8.
Science mastery is assessed in grades 4 and 8.
Students in grades 3 through 8 take the PSSA math test once a year in the spring.
PSSA test scores evaluate students' mastery of core subjects. In Pennsylvania, PSSA 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 PSSA.
Mathnasium’s PSSA math tutors focus on key math concepts specific to the PSSA math test.
Our specially trained tutors combine personalized learning plans with a variety of interactive teaching techniques to help students bridge their knowledge gaps and enhance the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to excel on the exam.
As many as 90% of students have reported improved academic performance after enrolling at Mathnasium.
Our PSSA 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 PSSA 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 begin their Mathnasium enrollment, 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.
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 PSSA math tutoring early to allow the student enough time to learn and master the math concepts they'll face on the test.
Getting started with the PSSA math tutoring at Mathnasium is as easy as one-two-three:
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Mathnasium has been a real lifesaver for us and our middle-schooler. The staff is incredibly kind, helpful, and accommodating.
Mathnasium has instilled a confidence in my daughter that is evident in her schoolwork.
