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Mathnasium’s math tutors help students prepare for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) using personalized learning plans and proven teaching techniques.
Mathnasium believes that most students can learn and master math. Our specially trained tutors provide face-to-face instruction in an interactive and nurturing group environment to help each student achieve higher scores on the STAAR math test.
The Mathnasium Method™
Mathnasium's STAAR math tutors use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach based on personalized learning plans and proven teaching techniques, to help students close their knowledge gaps, expand their mathematical thinking, and build the skills they need 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 choose to attend their Mathnasium sessions in person or online. Our live, face-to-face online sessions are led by the same tutors you would meet at your nearest learning center.
Contact your local Mathnasium Learning Center with any questions you may have about STAAR tutoring. Here are some of the more common ones we get:
STAAR, or the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, is an annual standardized testing program in Texas that measures students' understanding and application of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in core subjects: mathematics, reading language arts (RLA), science, and social studies.
Students in Texas from grades 3 through 8 and high school participate in STAAR assessments.
Additionally, online tests in Spanish are available for students in grades 3 through 5.
Students in Texas typically take the STAAR math test in the spring.
STAAR test scores serve to evaluate the students’ mastery of core subjects. In Texas, STAAR 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 STAAR.
Mathnasium’s STAAR math tutors focus on the math concepts students will encounter on the STAAR.
Our specially trained tutors use personalized learning plans and a combination of interactive teaching techniques to help students bridge their knowledge gaps and enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success on STAAR.
As a result, as many as 90% of students have reported improved academic performance after enrolling at Mathnasium.
Mathnasium’s STAAR math tutors employ the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach designed to help students truly understand and enjoy math. The Mathnasium Method™ comprises:
No, there is no difference between our in-center and online STAAR 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 start their Mathnasium journey, students take 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 success on the STAAR test.
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 STAAR 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:
When my kids leave their sessions, they can explain the concepts they learned as if they were telling a story.
Mathnasium individualizes instruction to meet each student’s needs, ensuring that it challenges them without causing frustration.
Mathnasium is a wonderful program. The instructors are not only brilliant, but very kind human beings who genuinely care about the development of their students.
