Experience The Power of Math
Why Math Squared?
How does Math Squared compare to other learning centers?
See the facts yourself.
See the facts yourself.
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Math Squared |
Kumon |
Others |
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| What students learn | Not only computation, we also focus on other areas in math; especially problem solving and creative thinking abilities. | Computation, computation, and computation. Students are not required to think. | Quick fix for existing trouble areas. Long term solution is not thought of. |
| Curriculum | Math Squared has its own workbooks and manipulative tools. Systematically designed in spiral form, matching and exceeding school standards. Students outperform in school. | A fixed series of computation drill and practice worksheets. | Helping school homework only. Follow school curriculum. |
| Tuition | $10 -$20 per session. Highly affordable. | $10 - $20 per session | $30 - $70 per session. Expensive. |
| Teaching Method | Students take lead on active learning with individualized instruction from our teachers. Interactive. | Students do drills. | Teachers give direction when there is trouble. One way teaching. |
| Attending times | Two sessions a week. With predefined schedule for math learning, students have life for other activities. They will be more willing to learn, and learn well. Max number of students is limited, so they get enough attention. | Twice a week | Some say any day and time. But actually wish you never come, because it increases their cost. And sometimes too crowded, students don’t get enough attention. Long hours only reduce students’ interest of learning. |
| Other tools | Math Squared has various manipulative tools and games to help students visualize questions, and all kinds of colorful patterns to stimulate their thinking abilities. | Working only on worksheets. | Computer or nothing. Math should be worked out on the paper with process. |