As a mom of three living in beautiful Utah, I don’t have time or money to waste. Between school drop-offs, sports practices, and my own work schedule, the idea of adding tutoring for my daughter felt impossible. Would it really be worth the extra time, the cost, the hassle?
Honestly, I was skeptical.
But after a few months with Mathnasium, I’ve seen firsthand why so many families swear by it. Here’s how my doubts shifted into one of the best investments we’ve made for our kids.
What Made Me Hesitant
- Time: With three kids, how could I possibly add one more activity to the calendar?
- Cost: Tutoring runs about $35/hour—what if it didn’t work?
- Bad Past Experiences: We’d tried a tutor before. He was great at math but not so great at teaching it. My daughter memorized formulas without actually understanding them.
- Confidence Worries: I was afraid extra help would just remind my daughter that he was “bad at math.”
Why I Tried Mathnasium Anyway
What got me in the door was their free assessment. It cost nothing, and in less than an hour, I could see exactly where my daughter was struggling and what concepts he already had down.
Then came a customized learning plan built just for him. No cookie-cutter worksheets—real, targeted help.
And when I met the instructors, I felt a huge sigh of relief. They weren’t just math whizzes—they were trained to teach kids, with a structured curriculum that builds mastery step by step.
What Actually Happened
Once we started sessions at our local Mathnasium center, the shift was fast:
- Grades Improved: Mathnasium claims 91% of kids see better grades, and my daughter is living proof. After just two sessions, she was able to get a 98% on her math test (was previously getting 80s).
- Confidence Grew: Instead of dreading math homework, she started saying things like, “I think I’ve got this.”
- It Was Fun: With rewards, encouragement, and engaging instructors, my daughter actually wanted to go. I never thought I’d see the day when math was the thing she looked forward to.
- Room to Grow: Even once she caught up, Mathnasium pushed her into new concepts—without overwhelming her
Was It Worth It?
For us, yes. At about $35/hour, Mathnasium isn’t free—but the value has far outweighed the cost. My daughter has his confidence back, our nightly homework battles are gone, and math has shifted from a dreaded subject to something she can feel proud of.
As a once skeptical mom, I can honestly say: Mathnasium is worth it.
