Mathnasium of Ravenswood

Specialties

Mathnasium is the math learning center dedicated to teaching math in a way that makes sense to students. Our focus on math understanding and skills allows our program to exceed the capabilities of traditional tutoring services. And because math is prevalent in in other subject areas, your child’s gains will extend beyond the math classroom. The results are an increase in overall confidence, better school performance and a more positive attitude towards math.

Mathnasium’s mission is to make math make sense to kids, and in so doing, build their confidence and a deep understanding and lifelong love of mathematics. Our center provides tutoring from pre-​K through Calculus.

History

Established in 2002.

Our teaching method, called the Mathnasium Method™ is what helps math make sense to kids. The Mathnasium Method™ is the life’s work of Larry Martinek, Mathnasium’s Chief Instructional Officer and a teacher and math teaching consultant in the Los Angeles area for more than 35 years. The Mathnasium Method™ uses a time-​tested, customized program, which stems from a unique assessment to identify what a student needs to improve their math skills. We offer personalized instruction, proprietary worksheets, and games to build Number Sense and provide a fun and supportive environment in which children can learn and practice math. To find out more about how Mathnasium makes math make sense to kids, visit www​.math​na​sium​.com.

Meet the Business Owner

Mark K.

Business Owner

Mark has a B.S. in Mathematics from California State University, Los Angeles and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Following a twenty-​year career in the computer industry, Mark earned his Illinois teacher certification in secondary school mathematics from National-​Louis University in 2007. He has since taught mathematics as a high school and college instructor. Mark feels that Mathansium offers him a wealth of resources to pursue his long-​standing interest in identifying and using intriguing mathematical facts and engaging problems to make math a source of achievement and enjoyment for students of all ages and abilities. Mark is especially proud to have Mathnasium of Ravenswood support the academic achievement that involved parents, children, and teachers maintain throughout the many neighborhoods and diverse population that is the city of Chicago.