The All Around Math assessment specialist interviews the student and administers a written diagnostic test at the same visit. The individualized process assesses math skills (including concepts, operations, computation, and applications) and uncovers learning disabilities. The individualized assessment is designed to accurately determine the student's mathematical skill level, and the one-on-one attention, allows for better assessment of the student's abilities and needs. We pride ourselves in pairing the best tutor to meet the student's needs.
2. Placement Meeting
The assessment specialist meets with the student/parent to recommend an individualized program and suggests a specific tutor. Once a tutor is chosen, the tutoring schedule is established meeting the availability of the student and tutor. Students typically participate in two to four sessions weekly. Each session lasts approximately one hour. Additional tutoring sessions may be added before school tests, midterms, finals and as needed.
All Around Math wants to be of service to the student, so, we also have drop-in tutoring availability for those times when assistance is needed between tutoring sessions.
3. Tutoring
One-on-one sessions take place at the All Around Math Center, and conducted in individual quiet rooms to eliminate any distraction. Tutoring sessions are always with the same tutor, unless otherwise requested.
Young children through grade 12: tutoring sessions are geared to each student's needs and include hands-on learning, visualization, computer/graphing calculator activities, math drill, and conceptual exercises. All Around Math also provide guidance and support to parents on how they can best help their children with mathematical education.
Advanced and adult students: tutoring sessions are customized to the student's individual needs from relearning material to working with advanced concepts. The tutor is always carefully matched to the needs of the student. Convenient morning, day, evening and weekend hours are available to meet everyone's schedule.
4. Assessment
Tutors continually measure student progress through timed tests, drills, standardized tests, and oral tests. One-on-one tutoring allows for constant evaluation and daily feedback to the parents. The student is always asked to describe their needs, as they may change from time to time.
Drop-in Homework Help was established to support students as completely as possible. Any student on any level can Drop-in for math tutoring help! First come, first served, so call before you want help. (480) 833-7338 We will be ready for you and your questions.
Every Monday
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Elementary and Middle School)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (High School, College, all others)
Every Wednesday
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. for early release students
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Elementary and Middle School)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (High School, College, all others)
Drop-in Homework Help sessions provide guidance to students with school homework, worksheets, and study guides as needed. We will not assist with take-home tests, only examples which are similar. During our dedicated Homework Help hours, students may walk-in for help without any prior appointment. This service is convenient for students who occasionally need help and for students who like a quiet learning environment to do homework with expert guidance. The small group format allows the teacher to walk around and help each student as it needed.
Students with learning disabilities, regardless of their age, need a consistent, accommodating and enriched environment to promote learning.
Children:
No two children are alike, the support they need is different. Our one-on-one individualized setting, along with our multi-sensory methods, are key factors in meeting the special needs of our students. The curriculum is customized to each student based on the student's needs, preferences and abilities. The lessons are conducted in individual quiet rooms to eliminate any distraction. Through our guided instructions, students work on understanding quantities and operations first, then mastering the basic number facts in all four operations, then proceed to more complex computations, applications and problem solving. The information is always given in small "chunks" using various methods meeting the student's learning style. Our program provides an excellent learning opportunity for students with ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, uncommon processing styles and social problems. We also provide guidance and support to the parents on how they can best help their children with mathematical education.
Adult:
Our one-on-one individualized setting, along with our multi-sensory methods, are key factors in meeting the special needs of our adult students. We provide support with college classes, special math related projects and tests. One-on-one tutoring is able to support independent living task learning, for example: simple banking, balancing a checkbook, paying bills and many other essential life skills.
All Around Math is well versed in the special needs of the gifted and talented student, and the parent's needs. All Around Math actively supports gifted programs like Scottsdale Supports of the Gifted, and Arizona Gifted. We work closely with Arizona Department of Education, Special Needs Department to keep abreast of changes in curriculum and ancillary services as they are added.
We are well aware that the gifted may or may not be gifted in math. We recognize the frustrations possible when a student's math abilities are out of balance with other gifts. We also recognize how students gifted in other areas, may find their math achievement holds them back from achieving overall. For example, we began working with a twelve year old college student who needed four college math classes to graduate. While math was a frightening subject, it is no longer the dreaded subject, because of our age and level appropriate work by our tutors. Self confidence in mastering college math levels, has given the student confidence to tackle other tasks, which had been frightening in the past.
We are also aware of the frustrations students with gifts in mathematics have in relating their understanding to practical applications. Our tutors are well versed in how to relate math to build self esteem in other areas.
Students who are gifted in math, those who are qualifying for John Hopkins and other gifted programs, at all ages, or are just interested and want to be challenged, will find support at All Around Math.
Early Learning through High School:
All Around Math tutors are instructed in the art of making Math fun, on all levels and at any speed. Tutors work well with teachers to provide the student with the tools required to achieve in the classroom, and with extracurricular math activities. We have worked with children as young as three years old. We also recognize that students who are gifted in other areas, may not be as gifted in math. We support the student so that their understanding of basic math principals are sound.
College and Adult:
Age consistent and younger students will find our tutors knowledgeable and supportive. We understand that some college students are younger and we are able to make the tutoring blended, both age appropriate and level consistent to support the student's needs. Younger students entering college will find our transitioning approach helpful in their math learning. We have had college students as young as twelve years old, and been able to support them through required levels of math, to allow them to not be held back by lagging math skills, and math classes.
Besides the One-on-One Tutoring we offer a wide variety of programs designed to our gifted students.
After school clubs:
Chess Club
Math-Science Club
Robotics Club
Summer Camps:
Back-to-School Review Camp
Math-Science-Computer Adventure Camp
Robotics Adventure Camp
Testimonials - Feedback from our parents and gifted students about our One-on-one Tutoring.
Testimonials - Feedback from our parents and gifted students about our Clubs and Summer Camps.
All Around Math staff will gladly teach any math and science curriculum. Both morning and afternoon sessions are offered for individuals or small groups. When your student needs help between tutoring or group sessions, the Drop-in Homework Help times are available.
We recommend the Saxon Method, judged by mathematics experts to be among the most successful curricula available. We also advise parents on techniques to support children in their math studies.
All Around Math staff is open to your style of instruction, we believe the parents know their children best.
We are open during the day, convenient for your home school scheduling. We are located near shopping facilities for those of you who wish to leave your student for the tutoring time.
If your student is excelling in math, please read our section on .
The earlier children begin to enjoy math, the better. We offer both one-on-one and small group programs designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten students. The activities focus on building number sense and logical thinking at an early age, by using hands-on multi-sensory methods. The one-on-one program is customized to each child allowing to set both the curriculum and the pace by each student's ability, while the small group lessons are great for interaction and peer building in an active learning setting.
We offer a wide range of math support for Adults including: individualized, one-on-one tutoring, and parent support.
Individualized math refresher tutoring helps adults who plan to reenter any school system. We provide help and guidance with entering and participating in the course of study your are needing.
We also offer one-on-one math help for adults, needing to take a math test for their profession or taking a test containing math skills. All Around Math is familiar with most standardized tests offered in the United States, and the level of math needed for each. These test include: AIMS, PSAT, SAT, ACT, GED, ASSET, GRE, Military Testing, Nursing Testing, MCAT, LSAT and other professional tests.
We teach parents successful techniques for helping their children with school work. Please ask us about the details. Contact Us
Our recreational math programs let us share our passion toward math with anyone interested. Please ask us about the details. Contact Us
The Math-Science-Computer Adventure Summer Camp is an enrichment camp in small group format for elementary, middle, and high school students. Students are placed in small groups according to their age and math ability level. Students are engaged in mathematical and scientific explorations, experiments, games, and applications. Additionally, we expose students to advanced math and science topics through activities and challenging discoveries. We use hands-on, visual, algebraic and verbal techniques to capture students of all learning styles. During computer time, students learn to write their own computer game. Our vision is to have all students experience the beauty of math, science and computers through fun and engaging mathematical activities.
Research reveals that students lose approximately 2.6 months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation skills over the summer months and that students who lose ground over the summer, have a difficult time catching up during the following school year.
The primary focus of the Back-to-School Review Camp is to refresh students’ math skills, and reinforce previously taught concepts before the start of the new academic year.
The camp offers an array of enrichment opportunities including foundation drills, conceptual exercises, and practice of key operations and applications with an emphasis on both speed and accuracy. Various multi-sensory methods are used to address the needs of diverse learning styles.
Math-Science Adventure Club is designed for elementary, middle, and high school students. Students are placed in small groups according to their age and math ability level. Students are engaged in mathematical and scientific explorations, experiments, games, and applications. The activities are hands-on, fun, challenging and well-liked by the students. We constantly improve and update our curriculum. Please contact us for the current curriculum.
In the Robotics Club students build and program a robots that have human-like capabilities such as following sound commands, creating music, telling time, and much, much more.
The Chess Club teaches students expert strategies and tactics. Students evaluate famous games, participates in directed play, and in-house competitions.
For dates and registration information visit the Chess Club Flyer
All Around Math is familiar with most standardized tests offered in the United States, and the level of math needed for each. We offer both individual and small group instruction .These test include: AIMS, PSAT, SAT, ACT, GED, ASSET, GRE, Military Testing, Nursing Testing, MCAT, LSAT and other professional tests.
For each test, students receive individualized diagnostics, practice tests, mastery tests, customized study materials, and focused instruction.
Various weekend and evening workshops will be offered during the school year both for students and adults. Upcoming workshops will be announced in our newsletter and on our website.
Disclaimer: All Around Math Learning Center’s website is designed for informational purposes about All Around Math Learning Center only. The site is in no manner intended for diagnosis, nor treatment of any sort for anyone. For more information about our programs, please contact us.
