Mathnasium of Forest Hills

My 13 year old daughter did poorly on the state test last year and I saw that she was struggling with math in September 2014. So like a good mom that I am, I researched all the different options for her: private tutor, a over all prep class and Mathnasium. After two weeks of research, I decided Mathnasium was the perfect balance of what she needed.
THE PROS:
* only about math, no separate class on ELA or other subjects
* no homework, she gets enough at school
* small group size, she feels like it is a private lesson without the private lesson cost (which is good for me)
* open everyday except Friday. It is flexible because it is opened 6 days a week
* She can bring in her homework and after the Mathnasium lesson, they can help her with homework
*They have a math party once a month, that’s a nice treat
* The instructors are very nice, patient and helpful. She doesn’t feel stupid if she doesn’t understand something
* #1 reason, she loves math now!!! She actually got 100% on a math test, that has never happened in her middle school career until now.
THE CON:
* I wished on the weekends, they were opened more hours, it is now from 12:00−3:00
So far, I am very happy with her progress and I might change my rating to 5 stars if she does well on the state test this coming year :)

My son calls Mathnasium «a gymnasium for your brain» because it’s fun, and educational at the same time. It doesn’t feel like a boring classroom. Mathnasium have a successful approach to teaching math. Now my boys feel confident when taking tests or learning new things in class. They view math as a challenge instead of being afraid of it. The teachers are awesome. Kaitlin (Center Director) makes the place friendly, convenient and accommodating. My boys feels safe and at home there. A big shout out to Jaime, Richard and Eric who’s been there for my boys since they started and also to the new staff, THANK YOU!!! You’re all doing an amazing job teaching our kids to love math.