When math falls apart, it rarely happens all at once. A missing concept here, a shaky foundation there - and suddenly algebra feels impossible. Math Slayer finds the gaps, fills them in, and builds the kind of number sense that actually lasts.
Most struggling math students aren't bad at math. They're missing pieces - foundtional concepts that were never fully cemented before the class moved on. Those missing pieces compound over time until the whole structure feels unstable.
Math Slayer is built around hands-on learning, math games, and real problem solving. The goal isn't to drill facts until a child gives up - it's to build genuine number sense, the kind of deep understanding that makes math feel manageable, even enjoyable.
This course is designed to supplement your child's existing math curriculum, not replace it. Think of it as the foundation work that makes everything else click.
The jump from elementary math to algebra is where countless students fall through the cracks. I've pieced together a curriculum specifically designed to close that gap - teaching the concepts and thinking skills that make the abstract concepts of algebra accessible, not terrifying.
They could do math in earlier grades, but something stopped clicking - and the gap has only grown
They can follow a procedure, but don't really understand why it works
Math feels impossible to memorize, no matter how much they practice
Fractions, decimals, or negative numbers feel like a foreign language
Pre-algebra or algebra feels completely out of reach
They've been labeled "not a math person" - and have started to believe it
They need a supplement to their current curriculum that actually addresses the root issues
Work is tailored to your child's specific needs - we start where they are, not where they "should" be. Areas of focus include:
Deep understanding of how numbers work - place value, quantity, and relationships between numbers.
Building automaticity with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division - through games, not drill.
Conceptual understanding of parts and wholes - the foundation for almost everything in higher-level math.
Time, money, shapes, and spacial reasoning - the practical math that shows up everywhere in real life.
Variables, patterns, equations, and algebraic thinking - the bridge between arithmetic and algebra.
Stragegies for working through multi-step problems - building the mathematical reasoning that carries students through higher math.
Math Slayer sessions are anything but passive. Learning happens through doing - and doing things that are actually engaging.
Math games
Games build fluency and strategic thinking without the dread of timed drills. Students don't realize how much they're practicing.
Hands-on projects
Manipulatives, visual models, and real-world problems make abstract concepts concrete and memorable.
Problem solving
Students learn to think through problems, not just execute procedures - building real mathematical confidence.
Targeted review
We continuously revisit and reinforce - never moving on until a concept is truly solid.
Private sessions tailored entirely to your child's specific gaps, learning style, and pace. Sessions move at the speed your child needs - no rushing, no falling behind in a group. You'll receive regular updates so you always know what we're working on and how your child is progressing.
Small, intentional class sizes are offered upon demand and seasonally in Davis County, Utah. Students learn alongside peers who are fighting the same dragon - and discover they are not alone. Parents are welcome to stay and observe, and are encouraged to attend if their child's needs are significant, so strategies can be reinforced at home.
Reach out to ask about one-on-one availability and current group classes.
The first conversation is always free.