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Mathnasium of Chiswick: Solving the Maths Problem

Lilian (second left) and Sohrab (right) Frustrated by fractions? Puzzled by probability? Exam season is coming and if your children are struggling with maths, help is at hand... ‘We have strict criteria for hiring our specialist tutors. Naturally, they need to be exceptional at maths: everyone has to pass a tough test – PHD students have failed it – before we train them in the unique Mathnasium method. But equally important, all our teachers must have a passion for maths and be able to communicate that to the students.’ Sohrab Khan, Centre Director of Mathnasium, is clearly a man who loves teaching his subject. While we’re chatting, families are popping in and out of the maths-only learning centre on the High Road and his enthusiasm and warm welcome shines through. Even more surprising, for a maths-phobe like me, the children seem genuinely pleased to be there! Devised by Larry Martinek, a US school teacher, the Mathnasium approach has been transforming how students learn maths for over a decade (there are now nearly 1000 centres worldwide). ‘We teach children from Year 1 to GCSE,’ explains Sohrab, who works closely with Lilian Ling, the owner of the Chiswick centre. ‘All new students take a customised assessment and that enables us to determine their exact level of knowledge and devise a detailed personal learning plan for them. ‘All teaching sessions are one-on-one, they last an hour – we don’t set homework – and the tutors are always on hand to check progress and ensure that information is understood and retained. The lessons are arranged to suit the student during our opening hours and we can help with school homework. Also, as the exam season for 7+ and 11+ is nearing, children can benefit from attending Mathnasium sessions more frequently to help boost their confidence.’ Sohrab is convinced that every child can succeed with Mathnasium. ‘We offer a way of learning that is easily adapted to each individual.’ And should encouragement be needed, there is a reward for achievement policy with incentives ranging from slime and toys to an iPhone. ‘Of course, getting the iPhone takes hard work and outstanding results,’ smiles Sohrab. Mathnasium of Chiswick 261 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 4PU [phone] [email protected] https://www.mathnasium.co.uk/chiswick

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Mathnasium of Chiswick: When Maths Makes Sense

Lilian and Sohrab ‘Children don’t hate maths. What they hate is being confused, intimidated and embarrassed by maths.’ – Larry Martinek, founder of Mathnasium Puzzled by prime factors? Frustrated by fractions? If your children are having problems grasping mathematical concepts, help is at hand with Mathnasium, a maths-only learning centre on the High Road. Having talked to owner Lilian Ling and the Director, Sohrab Khan, I just wish there had been a Mathnasium when I was spectacularly failing the subject. It’s no wonder the centre has attracted great interest from local parents. ‘Mathnasium is very well established,’ says Lilian. ‘The method has been transforming how students learn maths for over a decade and there are now 1000-plus centres worldwide. It was devised by Larry Martinek, a school teacher in the USA who spent over 40 years developing his approach based on personal experience. ‘We focus on children from year 2 to 12 and our teaching builds upon what they already know. All new students take a customised assessment – it’s not a test, we make them very comfortable – and that enables us to pinpoint their level of knowledge. Armed with that information, Sohrab then devises a detailed personal learning plan which covers all the areas they need to work on.’ All Mathnasium tutors are fully trained in the method and, with a teaching ratio of one to three children, they are always on hand to check progress and ensure that information is understood and retained. ‘Each session lasts an hour,’ explains Lilian. ‘To see real progress, we always recommend taking two to three lessons a week over six months. The lessons can be renewed on a monthly basis, they are arranged at times to suit the student during the centre’s opening hours and we also help children to understand their school homework as part of each session. ‘We believe that every child has the ability to succeed in maths. The beauty of the Mathnasium method is that they learn in a way that suits them and in a friendly, encouraging environment.’ Mathnasium will be holding an opening party on 12 January – check the website for further details. Mathnasium of Chiswick 261 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 4PU [phone] [email protected] https://www.mathnasium.co.uk/chiswick

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