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Mathnasium of Fairfax WE MAKE MATH MAKE SENSE! Call (703) 625-MATH (6284) or stop by our location inFairfax Corner. Catch Up, Keep Up, or Get Ahead Mathnasiums 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.
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Our centers provide tutoring from pre-K through to high school. 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.mathnasium.com

Mission: Our mission and passion is to teach students the conceptual understanding of mathematics! Many students become frustrated with math so, here at Mathnasium of Fairfax, we give them the confidence to approach mathematics successfully! We Make Math Make Sense!

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10/31/2020

Here's hoping your #Halloween is "shaping" up to be the best yet! #Boo #Halloween #Holiday #Mathnasium

10/28/2020

Homework, homework everywhere! It’s #WordProblemWednesday, and our word problems this week show us how students can use #math to stay on top of their assignments. Go to our Number Sense Blog and give them a peek. #Mathnasium #CLTM

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10/26/2020

Mathnasium Method - Subtracting Denominate Numbers

When we're caught short of sugar, flour, a gardening tool, etc., what do we do? Well, sometimes we BORROW from a "neighbor"! The same thing happens in #math. Watch this new #MathnasiumMethod short to find out more. #Mathnasium #SubtractingDenominateNumbers

Wherever school is this fall, we're here for your child — and you! Whether in center or online with Mathnasium@home, ou...

10/23/2020

Wherever school is this fall, we're here for your child — and you! Whether in center or online with [email protected], our expert instructors provide live, face-to-face math tutoring to help your child catch up, keep up and get ahead. Visit www.mathnasium.com to learn more!

10/21/2020

Opportunities to apply #mathskills can be so random. This week’s word problems feature everyday school scenarios that put #math knowledge to work. Visit our Number Sense Blog and take a look! #Mathnasium #WordProblemWednesday

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10/19/2020

Shapes - Right Triangles

In the world of angles — and triangles — there's one that's always "right." (Do we think the others are jealous? 😄 ) Watch this week's #ShapeShort to learn about the "Right Triangle", then see how many you can spot around you! #Mathnasium #MathFun

10/16/2020

There are only 15 more days until Halloween. And in anticipation of this spook-tacular holiday, we have a special brainteaser just for you! So put your minds to work and let us know what you get for "?" Beware: things could get a little trick-y! #Mathnasium #BrainTeaser #MathFun

10/14/2020

Real life situations require real life #mathskills. Check out our Number Sense blog where this week’s word problems reinforce your child’s ability to confidently navigate daily activities through the use of #math. #Mathnasium #WordProblemWednesday

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10/09/2020

At Mathnasium, we are destroying the myth that mathematicians are born and not made. With the right instruction, most children can become excellent at math. #Mathnasium #Mission #ChangingLivesThroughMath

10/07/2020

Life brings us a mix of experiences each and every day. If you’re a parent, does your child have the #mathskills to navigate these situations? Head on over to our Number Sense blog where this week’s word problems put them to the test! #Mathnasium #WordProblemWednesday

https://blog.mathnasium.com/word-problem-wednesday:-mathematical-mixed-bag/

10/05/2020

Today is #WorldTeachersDay2020 and we are celebrating all of you passionate, hard-working, life-changers out there. Thanks for helping shape our world! #MathnasiumLovesTeachers #Teaching #Education #Teachers #Educators

10/02/2020

We love #shapes of all kinds, but squares hold a special place in our heart. They are one of the first things we learn as children and as we get more complex, so do they! Take a look at today's #ShapeTeaser and tell us your answer. Will you see all of them? #Mathnasium #MathFun

09/30/2020

Can your child “make change”? Do they have a sixth sense for dollars and cents? Head on over to our Number Sense blog for this week’s word problems all about money. #Mathnasium #WordProblemWednesday #MoneyMath

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09/29/2020

Spending hours on the computer for #DistanceLearning — and work — can be tedious. So why not add some whimsy with our FREE #Mathnasium #VirtualBackgrounds? Visit our Number Sense blog to download one — or all — today! #ZoomBackgrounds #MathFun http://bit.ly/MathnasiumBackgrounds

09/28/2020

Mathematicians in History - Nicolas Sadi Carnot

Whether we're traveling in a vehicle or sitting comfortably in an air-conditioned room, we benefit from Nicolas Sadi Carnot's mathematical genius. Watch this new #MathematiciansInHistory short to learn about one of his most significant contributions. #Mathnasium #Thermodynamics

09/25/2020

Parents everywhere love the transformations they see when their children attend #Mathnasium. We really are #ChangingLivesThroughMath! #ParentTestimonial

09/23/2020

Does your child know that they can predict the weather using science and #math? Meteorologists do it all the time! Check out this week’s word problems and have them put their forecasting skills to the test. #WordProblemWednesday #Mathnasium

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09/21/2020

Today is #WorldPeaceDay2020. Established in 1982 by unanimous United Nations resolution, it is a globally shared date for all of humanity to set aside our differences and contribute to a culture of #peace. We honor this endeavor and encourage all to do the same. #Mathnasium

09/18/2020

Happy Friday, math fans… we made it through the week! Here’s a little brainteaser to help you “fall” into the weekend. What do YOU get for “?” #Mathnasium #BrainTeaser #MathFun

09/16/2020

Fueling our bodies properly often involves calculating the volume, weight and cost of our food. Visit our blog to check out this week’s word problems all about healthy eating. #WordProblemWednesday #Mathnasium #Math

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09/14/2020

We're all about making math make sense. Check out this week's #MathnasiumMethod short showing you how to measure "halfway between"! #Mathnasium #Halfway

09/11/2020

At Mathnasium, we believe that math is an adventure that can change children's lives. And, in turn, they can change the world. #Mathnasium #Mission #ChangingLivesThroughMath

09/09/2020

Are you ready for a ‘slice of the pie’? Head on over to our Number Sense blog to check out this week’s word problems all about that flaky, gooey food favorite. #WordProblemWednesday #Mathnasium #Math

https://blog.mathnasium.com/word-problem-wednesday:-a-slice-of-the-pie/

09/07/2020

Happy Labor Day! Here’s to all the workers who contribute to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. #Mathnasium #LaborDay #Holiday

09/04/2020

It's the start of a new year. And whatever school looks like for your child, we're here for them — and you! With live, face-to-face tutoring online and in our centers, we’ll catch them up and keep their #math skills strong. Contact us today to learn more. www.mathnasium.com

09/02/2020

Parents, do you have a budding artist on your hands? If so, do they know that math could help them with their craft? Head on over to our blog to check out this week's word problems where they will experience math application in #art. #WordProblemWednesday #Mathnasium

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08/31/2020

Mathnasium Method - Reasoning with Fractions

Watch how we explore reasoning with fractions in this #MathnasiumMethod short! #Fractions #Mathnasium

08/26/2020

Even witches and wizards in the magical world of "Harry Potter" have to solve math problems now and then. Visit our blog with your child to engage in this week's word problems straight from the wizarding world! #WordProblemWednesday #Mathnasium

https://blog.mathnasium.com/word-problem-wednesday-the-wizarding-world/

08/24/2020

Mathnasium Method - Percentage of 50

Calculating percentages can sometimes be tricky. Watch today's #MathnasiumMethod short to learn a simple way to do the math! #Percents #Mathnasium

08/23/2020

We’re excited for you to learn with us at the Mathnasium Schoolhouse, streamed on Facebook Live! This week’s topics are:

Mon, 8/24: Order of Operations Series No. 1
Wed, 8/26: Order of Operations Series No. 2
Fri, 8/28: Prime Factorization

Recommended grades for this week's lessons are:
Mon, Wed: Upper elementary and higher
Fri: Middle school and higher

All sessions start at 11 a.m. PT, 12 p.m. MT, 1 p.m. CT, 2 p.m. ET at www.facebook.com/mathnasium/live
We hope to see you then! #MathnasiumMethod #MathnasiumSchoolhouse #MathLessons

08/21/2020

No matter what school looks like for your child, Mathnasium’s got their back — and yours. With live, face-to-face instruction online and in our centers, we’ll catch them up and keep their math skills strong for this year and beyond. #BackToSchool #Mathnasium

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08/19/2020

It’s Word Problem Wednesday! This week’s word problems center around the famous children’s novel “James and the Giant Peach”! Visit our blog to check it out! #WordProblemWednesday #Mathnasium

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08/17/2020

Legend has it that Issac Newton was knocked on the head by an apple as it fell from a tree, leading to one of the greatest “aha moments” in history. Check out this latest #MathematiciansInHistory short to find out what he did with this epiphany! #Mathnasium

08/16/2020

Join us this week at the Mathnasium Schoolhouse for free math lessons, streamed on Facebook Live! This week’s topics are:

Mon, 8/17: Tiles, Tessellations, Transformations
Wed, 8/19: Mental Math Series No. 9: The Power of 9s
Fri, 8/21: Mental Math Series No. 10: Knowing Left from Right

Recommended grades for this week's lessons are:
Mon: Upper elementary and higher
Wed, Fri: Mid-elementary and higher

All sessions start at 11 a.m. PT, 12 p.m. MT, 1 p.m. CT, 2 p.m. ET at www.facebook.com/mathnasium/live
We hope to see you then! #MathnasiumMethod #MathnasiumSchoolhouse #MathLessons

08/14/2020

Learning loss has been inevitable for most kids this year. In fact, many children could lose up to a full year of math skills. Check out our blog article that discusses these challenges — and offers families a solution! #COVIDSlide #Mathnasium

https://blog.mathnasium.com/as-math-learning-gaps-threaten-the-covid-generation-its-time-to-act/

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11877 Grand Commons Avenue
Fairfax, VA
22030

Opening Hours

Monday	15:30 - 20:00
Tuesday	15:30 - 20:00
Wednesday	15:30 - 20:00
Thursday	15:30 - 20:00
Saturday	10:30 - 14:00

Telephone

(703) 625-6284

Website

http://www.mathnasium.com/fairfax

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Videos

Mathnasium Method - Subtracting Denominate Numbers

Shapes - Right Triangles

Mathematicians in History - Nicolas Sadi Carnot

We're all about making math make sense. Check out this week's #MathnasiumMethod short showing you how to measure "halfway between"! #Mathnasium #Halfway

Mathnasium Method - Reasoning with Fractions

Watch how we explore reasoning with fractions in this #MathnasiumMethod short! #Fractions #Mathnasium

Mathnasium Method - Percentage of 50

Calculating percentages can sometimes be tricky. Watch today's #MathnasiumMethod short to learn a simple way to do the math! #Percents #Mathnasium

Watch how we teach one of our foundational math concepts in this animated demo titled "Balancing Act"! #MathnasiumMethod #BalancingAct #Mathnasium

Mathematicians in History - Ramanujan

Although he had almost no formal training in pure mathematics, Srinivasa Ramanujan’s work and discoveries now pervade many areas of modern math and science. Learn more about this brilliant mathematician in today’s #MathematiciansInHistory short! #Mathnasium

Mathnasium Method - Comparing Fractions

Hey, friends. If you were offered the choice of eating either 5/6 of a candy bar, or 7/8, which one would you choose? Watch this quick demo on comparing fractions to help you easily make the best choice! #MathnasiumMethod #ComparingFractions

Duality — It's a term used in the fields of philosophy, psychology and even math! Find out how mathematician Jean Victor Poncelot contributed to the creation of the principle of duality in geometry in this #MathematiciansInHistory short! #Mathnasium

From his beginnings as a child prodigy, to becoming one of the most important mathematicians of all time, Carl Friedrich Gauss made significant contributions to the academic disciplines of mathematics and science. How did he do this? Find out in today's #MathematiciansInHistory short! #Mathnasium

Happy Monday, math fans. Who's up for a bit of math-related trivia? The use of which well-known mathematical symbol was popularized by Leonhard Euler? Find out by watching this video! #mathematiciansinhistory #mathtrivia #mathnasium

Contact us today to see how we can get your child on track and soaring ahead in math with [email protected]! www.mathnasium.com/at-home #MathnasiumAtHome #Mathnasium

Learning About Percents.mp4

Hey parents — How proficient are you at calculating percentages in your head? Watch our quick demo to learn how you and your child can make solving them a breeze! #Mathnasium #MathnasiumMethod #Percents

Get your child on track and soaring ahead in math with [email protected]. Contact us today to learn more! www.mathnasium.com/at-home #MathnasiumAtHome #Mathnasium

NA_2020_SocialMedia_MathematiciansInHistory_Agnesi (3).mp4

We are inspired by history's math pioneers. Check out this Maria Agnesi feature to learn more about her impact as a woman in a mathematics-related profession. #mathematiciansinhistory #mathnasium

Flashy Demos - Law of Sameness v3 (1).mp4

Larry Martinek teaches a fun way to think about the Law of Sameness and why we add fractions the way we do. #Mathnasium #Powtoons

May 4- Star Wars.mp4

Happy National Star Wars Day! May the 4th be with you! #mathnasiumathome

While Jacob's mom, an emergency physician, helps people who are sick with COVID-19, Jacob studies math through [email protected]. They both would consider that Jacob uses @home even after schools reopen!

Changing lives through math

For Mark and Becca, Maddie and Ellie, [email protected] has been the perfect solution for their math education needs.

Why should we care about pi?

Happy #PiDay!! 3.14 forever...literally! Pi may be an infinite, irrational number, but it will always hold a special place in our hearts. This video explains why... We ❤️ π !!

Prepare your mind with Mathnasium.

Will you be ready when opportunity knocks at your door? Prepare your mind with Mathnasium.

Succeed in school and in life!

Our math learning center students improve not only in math, but in other subjects and other interests. Mathnasium students succeed in school and in life!

Mathnasium is a wonderful place for children to learn...

Having the right environment and the right instructors can make all the difference in a student's learning process. At Mathnasium, we provide both so that we can make math make sense!

Children Change the World!

In 2019 we saw a lot of young people step up, speak out, and work behind the scenes to change the world for the better. We're proud of all these global citizens. Let's keep giving them the tools they need to succeed! #yearinreview

My kid is thriving...

We're so proud of all our students! We see them gaining skills and confidence week by week, and applying that to other areas of their lives. Keep up the good work!

"You don't have to be great to start..."

Don't let fear or discouragement or the expectations of others hold you back. Have courage, and give yourself permission to begin.

My son has been thriving in math.

We help our students succeed in elementary, middle school, high school and beyond!

My daughter loves to go to Mathnasium.

Let our math tutoring learning centers help your child swim into this school year with confidence! More than half a million parents have trusted us since our doors opened in 2002 — you can trust us too!