Kids are flexing their mathematical muscles at the Mathnasium of La Jolla.
\nMathnasium is one of more than 800 franchised math-only learning centers specializing in teaching kids math in a way that makes sense to them \u2014 whether they’re looking for tutoring or enrichment.
\n“For students, and eventually adults, to truly reap the greatest benefits from math, we have to foster more than just a desire to get good grades,” said Libby Lossing, director of operations for several San Diego Mathnasiums, including La Jolla\u2019s at 915 Pearl St. “Grades are an excellent indicator of a student\u2019s lesson retention, but a love and enjoyment of math indicate a true understanding of foundational math concepts, which will benefit that student for life.”\u00a0
\nLibby Lossing\u2019s mother, Karen, runs the La Jolla Mathnasium. Karen Lossing said the math program is\u00a0in part Science, Technology and Math (STEM)-driven.
\n“The idea is that, with instruction in STEM, today\u2019s kids will be ready for future opportunities,” said Karen Lossing about the Mathnasium instructional program for students age 18 and under. “The first thing we do with the student is get to the heart of why is the math hard, whether that be with kids struggling with math, or wanting to catch up with their peers. It\u2019s even for kids who are bored because they get it [math] really quickly, and want to get a year or two ahead, or get ready for an honors course.”
\nThe Mathnasium process begins with grade-level appropriate diagnostic testing. Lossing said that helps teachers get “laser-focused” on students\u2019 individual needs.
\n“We need to connect with what was the last thing they were great at, to the first thing they don\u2019t understand,” Karen Lossing said. “We help bridge [those two], which helps the student make sense of it, and fills in any gaps.”
\nMathnasium is taught in very small groups, one instructor with up to three students at a time. Karen Lossing and a teaching partner handle math instruction for six students at a time in La Jolla during a 60- to 90-minute after-school program.
\nMathnasium was founded in 2002 by Larry Martinek, David Ullendorf and Peter Markovitz. The first center opened in Westwood, Los Angeles.
\nAs a\u00a0mathematics educator, in 1985 Martinek published “Math Tips for Parents,” a guide for parents and teachers based on his own experiences and his work with his son.\u00a0In the book, he argues students build confidence and mastery in mathematics through successful encounter and interaction with carefully selected materials.
\n“We\u2019ve always known that good grades in math are an indicator of graduation rates and university acceptance,” said Libby Lossing. “What we now know is that a \u2018love of math\u2019\u00a0brings benefits that extend far beyond academic success. Knowing this, I think we should do everything in our power to help every child fall in love with math.”\u00a0
\nKaren Lossing concluded Mathnasium gives students “another tool in their toolbox” to help them problem solve and build their educational futures. “It\u2019s flexible, it\u2019s accommodating to students\u2019 lifestyles,” she concluded.\u00a0 Address: 915 Pearl St.
\nHours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:30 to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday from 2:30 to 6 p.m., closed Sunday
\nContact: mathnasium.com\/lajolla or call 858-291-8186<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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