Mathnasium

History

More than forty years ago, math educator Larry Martinek was inspired to find a better way to teach children math. As a classroom teacher, teacher-trainer, and consultant in public and top private schools--and father to a mathematically gifted son--Larry possessed a uniquely comprehensive view of education. He saw a troubling theme in mathematics instruction: a serious disconnect between the students' basic skills training and the curriculum they were expected to master in the years to come. They weren't being prepared properly for their future. Larry set out on a mission: to find an approach that would provide children with the strong foundation they needed to succeed. Over the next three decades, he painstakingly developed and assembled a blend of methods and materials. Instead of relying on traditional rote memorization and repetitive exercises, Larry's work focused on helping children understand math by honing their math instincts and getting them to think like mathematicians.

Specialties

We have launched Mathnasium@Home online program providing math skills assessment, personalized learning plan, and one-on-one instruction. We help make math make sense to 1-12 Grade students to develop their confidence in math as well as problem solving and critical thinking skills. Mathnasium of Issaquah has been a staple of the community for many years, and is now proud to be under the new management of Angie Yuan as of October 2019. Mathnasium of Issaquah seeks to provide the highest level of math education to every student that comes through our doors.