Math Squared is a new and innovative math program that empowers children by teaching fundamental math skills. Through our twice-a-week sessions using our unique curriculum, your child will come to understand foundational math concepts, sharpen their logic skills, and learn to look at problems from a new perspective. Math Squared is geared to foster a multitude of skills with particular concentration in the areas of: concept building, application and problem solving, computation speed and accuracy, and logic and geometric composition skills.
1.What is “Math Squared”? What is so special about your program?
Math Squared is uniquely designed to build a well-rounded skill set by equally addressing all four foundational areas of mathematics:
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Concept building
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Application and problem solving
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Computation speed and accuracy
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Logic and Geometric composition
Our self-paced, individualized program allows children to progress according to their ability. Students are periodically evaluated by experienced tutors and the program is tailored to fit each child’s specific needs. Our program incorporates colorful workbooks and fun manipulative tools that engage and stimulate children as they learn.
2.What is so special about your program? Who designed the program?
3.Who designed the program? The Math Squared program was established in 2000 in the Silicon Valley of California. A team of authors with backgrounds in engineering, psychology, education, and mathematics, collaboratively designed the curriculum and learning system.
How is Math Squared different from other Math system?
4.How is Math Squared different from other Math system? Most other Math programs employ rote memory and repetitious practice systems. While these techniques are great at building computation speed and accuracy, they do not promote analytical thinking and many students find the work uninteresting. Additionally, many of the other programs available were developed in other countries. Math Squared Education system is in alignment with NZ curriculum and taught in the same way as the children being taught at school. It brings consistency in their school and home study and thus eliminates the confusion. Also we give children first hand experience with 3-D shapes which lays the foundation for future studies in the area of Architect, Chemical Engineering, Space science etc.
How is Math Squared going to help my child?
5.How is Math Squared going to help my child? Students who struggle with math do so because they do not understand the foundational concepts behind math functions. Through fun and stimulating activities, students will learn the concepts they need, to first catch up to their grade level, and then excel beyond. Through the Math Squared program, your child will build self-confidence and learn to enjoy math. For those students who already excel in Math, our workbooks will challenge them to see old problems from a fresh perspective. Math Squared builds analytical and reasoning skills that school curriculums often fail to teach. Our program will allow advanced students to move ahead of their schoolmates and better prepare them for advanced math classes in junior high and high school. After about 3 months at Math Squared, most children see a general improvement in grades. Students develop observational, analytical, and independent learning skills that will benefit them in all areas of study.
How long is each session?
Session length varies depending on the student’s level. Generally, sessions take about one hour. Once students become familiar with the format of our activities, they may be able to complete their work in as little as 30 minutes. Older students with more computation heavy workbooks may take longer.
6.How long is each session? What is the student-teacher ratio in your classes?
7.What is the student-teacher ratio in your classes? Our maximum ratio is about 10 :1 for students who are familiar with our program.
Couldn’t I purchase the materials and teach my children myself?
The Math Squared workbooks are most effective when paired with our unique teaching method. Our certified instructors are trained to patiently guide students to the correct solution without giving explicit instructions. Math Squared instructors teach children to look at problems from multiple perspectives to ensure they fully understand the concepts. If you would like to become a certified instructor, please see the information on our Licensee Program under the “Business Opportunity” link on the Contact.
8.Couldn’t I purchase the materials and teach my children myself? Please tell me about how M2 lessons work.
Students are expected to attend class twice a week, and books are structured such that one set consists of eight books, which would ideally take four weeks to complete, though this can vary between individuals. If a student misses a lesson they should catch up by attending another class that week. An emphasis is placed on ensuring the most ideal series of books is given to each student in order to target their needs and weaknesses.
9.Please tell me about how M2 lessons work. Will my child be assigned homework?
Yes. The student will complete the first 7 pages of their workbook in class and finish the last 7 pages for homework. The homework serves as a review of the concepts taught in the class work. Homework will be corrected by the instructor at the following session. Since the student can refer back to the class work pages if they have any questions, help from parents is not usually needed. However, we recommend that parents become involved in their child’s learning process by reviewing their work and communicating with the instructor through the comment box on the back of each book.
10.Will my child be assigned homework? Up to what grade does Math Squared teach?
Because the Math Squared program is individualized and self-paced, our levels do not correspond to grade levels. The most advanced workbooks in the program teach Algebra.
11.Up to what grade does Math Squared teach? Will Math Squared Help My Kid’s Grade in School?
12.Will Math Squared Help My Kid’s Grade in School? Yes, after 3 month of learning M2, most of kids will establish a good learning habit of thinking from multiple concepts and possibilities. Once they get used to thinking by themselves, they will be more independent and seeks less help from others. They will demonstrate an increased ability of observation. They will benefit not only in math but also in other subjects.
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