Top-Rated Grade 1 Math Tutors

At Mathnasium, our 1^st grade math tutors use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach designed to help students truly understand and enjoy math.

Unlike standard school curricula, we customize each student’s learning plan based on their skill level, so students can build solid foundations for math mastery, increase confidence, and improve their attitude towards math.  

See how we work with elementary school students.

At Mathnasium, we believe learning math should be enjoyable and even fun. Our specially trained tutors use interactive techniques like games, puzzles, and real-life examples to bring math to life.

We incorporate visual and tactile methods to help young learners understand abstract ideas.

Each session takes place in a supportive and engaging environment, where students feel encouraged to ask questions, explore, and grow their math confidence.

Absolutely. Our tutors teach 1st graders how to:

• Use objects and pictures to understand joining and separating groups
• Add and subtract numbers within 20
• Add a two-digit number to a one- or two-digit number without regrouping
• Subtract one- and two-digit numbers from a two-digit number without regrouping
• Solve basic word problems using addition or subtraction

We break down problems into manageable steps and use interactive teaching tools so students can visualize, practice, and truly understand each concept

Yes! We help students develop a solid understanding of place value, including:

• Recognizing that the two digits of a two-digit number represent tens and ones
• Composing and decomposing numbers using tens and ones
• Comparing two-digit numbers using symbols like >, <, and =

Understanding place value is a key step in developing number sense, and we guide students through these concepts with both concrete and visual methods.

We teach 1st graders to solve word problems by breaking them into simple, understandable steps using visuals, hands-on activities, and age-appropriate language.

At Mathnasium, our tutors use personalized learning plans to help students truly understand how to interpret and solve problems, all in a caring and fun group environment.

Mathnasium’s specially trained tutors work with 1st grade students of all skill levels, whether they are looking to catch up or keep up in their math class.

We use a combination of mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques to build math knowledge level by level. Our tutors hold face-to-face sessions in an engaging and nurturing environment, working to motivate our students and transform how they think and feel about math.

We help students replace the inefficient habit of finger counting with written and mental number sense techniques. We teach number sense using skills like:

• Counting on from the larger number
• Counting up to and over 10
• Composing and decomposing numbers

Absolutely. Math language is a big part of 1st grade math success. We help students understand and use terms like:

• “Sum,” “difference,” “equal,” “more,” “less,” “least,” and “greatest”
• Position and direction words like “above,” “below,” “left,” and “right”
• Shape and measurement terms like “longer,” “shorter,” “hour,” and “minute”

Number sense is at the heart of what we teach. Our tutors help students understand what numbers represent, see relationships between them, develop mental math strategies, and make reasonable estimates.

These skills help students feel confident when approaching any math problem and allow them to think flexibly about numbers.

Yes! While our 1st grade math tutors do not assign homework, they can set aside time during each session to help students with their school assignments and homework.

No, there is no difference between our in-center and online 1st grade math tutoring. Our live, face-to-face online sessions are even hosted by the same tutors you would meet at your local Mathnasium Learning Center.

1^st grade students begin their Mathnasium journey by taking a diagnostic assessment. The assessment allows us to identify their current skill level and develop a personalized learning plan that will put them on the best path towards math excellence.

We recommend attending 2 to 3 sessions per week for steady progress. However, the ideal schedule may vary based on your child’s goals and current skill level. 

Our local Center Director will work with you to find the best routine to help your child build confidence and improve their math skills without feeling overwhelmed.

Enrolling your child for 1^st grade math tutoring at Mathnasium is as easy as one-two-three:  

• Find a center and contact them, even if your child will be following an online learning program.
• Book an assessment so we can pinpoint any learning gaps and develop a personalized learning plan guided by expert math tutors. 
• Schedule your sessions. Your local Center Director is there to help you schedule the sessions for your child and guide you through the process.