Understand Concepts Better With Our Math Coaching Services
All Things Math llc offers math coaching for individuals and small groups to help all students achieve their best in mathematics. We know that one size does not fit all and that different students respond to different teaching methods. Most of all, we know that an effective math coach must have:
- A love of mathematics
- A passion for teaching
- A broad understanding of the mathematics curriculum
- Extensive teaching experience
- A continuous, informal assessment process that is used during each coaching session
- Experience in presenting math concepts in a variety of ways to help motivate students and keep them engaged in the learning process
- A deep understanding of the math concepts that precede and follow the course they are teaching
At All Things Math llc, we work with students, parents, and (with permission) teachers to develop clear goals. Together, we formulate a plan to reach those goals. During each session, we use multiple tools to assess:
- How a student approaches a particular task or problem
- Opportunities for connections or enrichment
- Gaps in the student’s knowledge
- Why a student might be experiencing difficulties
We also help students:
- Become confident, independent, and self-sufficient learners of mathematics
- Develop more organized and effective study habits
- Understand the role of mathematics in their futures
Ongoing communication with students, parents, and families is one key to our success. Also, with parental permission, we are willing to meet with a student’s classroom teacher to further improve the coaching process.
At All Things Math llc, student success is our top priority!
Programs
All Things Math llc offers individual and small group coaching to help all students achieve their best in mathematics. We know that one size does not fit all and that different students respond to different teaching methods. Most of all, we know that an effective math coach must have:
- A love of mathematics.
- A passion for teaching.
- A broad understanding of the mathematics curriculum.
- Extensive teaching experience.
- A continuous, informal assessment process that is used during each coaching session.
- Experience in presenting math concepts in a variety of ways to help motivate students and keep them engaged in the learning process.
- A deep understanding of the math concepts that precede and follow the course they are teaching.
At All Things Math llc we work with students, parents and (with permission) teachers to develop clear goals. Together, we formulate a plan to reach those goals. During each session we use multiple tools to assess:
- How a student is approaching a particular task or problem.
- Opportunities for connections or enrichment.
- Gaps in the student’s knowledge.
- Why a student might be experiencing difficulties.
We also help students:
- Become confident, independent and self-sufficient learners of mathematics.
- Develop more organized and effective study habits.
- Understand the role of mathematics in their futures.
Ongoing communication with students, parents, and families is one key to our success. Also, with parental permission, we are willing to meet with a student’s classroom teacher to further improve the coaching process.
At All Things Math llc, student success is our top priority!
Dr. Cohen offers instruction in Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB/BC, Multi-Variable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics.
During individual sessions,
Dr. Sara Cohen works with each student to create a program tailored to his or her unique learning needs. We welcome not only students who are struggling with new math concepts but also students who simply want enrichment programming. One-on-one sessions are aligned with the student’s school curriculum and use the student’s current textbook.
There are many benefits to individual coaching. One-on-one sessions address a student’s particular learning style and create an environment where students can confidently ask questions. Students can progress more rapidly with individual coaching and can explore mathematical concepts on a deeper level.
One-on-one student learning also offers many opportunities to develop good study and organizational habits.
Fees for individual and group coaching:
- Individual coaching $60.75+$4.25 sales tax = $65 for 1 hr
- Individual coaching $46.73+$3.27 sales tax = $50 for 45 min
- Individual coaching $37.38+$4.58 sales tax = $40 for 30 min
Note: Each one hour session includes 5 minutes of transition time at the beginning and at the end with 50 minutes of instruction.
Two or three students from the same class can schedule small group coaching sessions. These groups can give students a deeper understanding of classroom material and a chance to detect and fill in gaps in their knowledge. Small group coaching is also more economical per student.
Groups of two to five students from the same class can also schedule one or more review sessions to work problems in preparation for an upcoming exam. Techniques and content will be reviewed during the process of working actual problems.
Fees for individual and group coaching:
- Two students $65.42+$4.58 sales tax = $70/hr ($35/student)
- For groups of 2+, please call for more info.
Note: Each one hour session includes 5 minutes of transition time at the beginning and at the end with 50 minutes of instruction.
PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GED, PCAT, Praxis
Individual and Small Group Review and Practice
All Things Math llc provides test review and practice for the math portions of the PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, PCAT and Praxis. We emphasize individual or small group instruction.
All Things Math llc can help students do their best on standardized tests in several ways. We can:
- Help students review and refresh material that is on the exam.
- Teach test taking skills.
- Help students become more comfortable with the examination experience.
Our structured reviews provide accountability and feedback to help students stay focused and motivated.
Timed Practice Exams
Throughout the year we periodically offer opportunities for students to take a practice test for the mathematics portion of the SAT. Practicing under test conditions helps students become familiar with the testing process and can help reduce anxiety on the actual test day. Practice testing is offered at the All Things Math llc center on selected Sunday afternoons.
This program runs on six Sunday afternoons:
- The last Sunday in March (4 hours, pre-test.)
- Four Sundays in April (2.5 hours per session.)
- The first Sunday in May (4 hours, full length practice test.)
The program reviews and refreshes key topics common to the AB and BC exams. Students taking the BC exam may schedule additional sessions to review topics that are specific to the BC exam. The program will also provide practice for both the multiple choice and free response sections.
Space is limited to five students per group.
Cost $295 per student
Summer Programs - Get excited. Get ready. Get ahead.
Students often lose math skills during the vacation months. All Things Math llc offers several programs to combat the “summer slide.” Our summer programs are short math adventures in which students explore various math topics. These experiences help build the foundation for future success in mathematics.
All Things Math llc bases its instructional methods on the latest recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the new Common Core State Standards.
Topics in Algebra
Topics in Algebra allows students to review previously covered topics or get-ahead for the upcoming year. Each week, a selected topic is covered. Students meet four days a week for a total of 6 hours. The cost for each week is $90. Space is limited to 6-8 students.
| Session A-1 | June 18, 20, 21, 22 | MWThF | (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm) |
| Variables, terms, expressions, & solving equations | |||
| Session A-2 | June 25, 27, 28, 29 | MWThF | (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm) |
| Polynomials: Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and factoring | |||
| Session A-3 | July 9, 11, 12, 13 | MWThF | (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm) |
| Rational numbers, abslute value, inequalities, functions & relations | |||
| Session A-4 | July 16, 18, 19, 20 | MWThF | (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm) |
| Coordinate graphing, equations of lines, slope/intercept, linear inequalities | |||
| Session A-5 | July 23, 25, 26, 27 | MWThF | (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm) |
| Solving and graphing systems of equations and inequalities | |||
| Session A-6 | July 30, Aug 1, 2, 3 | MWThF | (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm) |
| Square roots and quadratic equations | |||
Summer Math Attack
The average student loses 2 to 3 months of math progress during the summer. All Things Math llc helps students fight the “summer slide” and even move ahead. Our programs are short math adventures in which students explore multiple important topics and build the foundation for success in mathematics. We base our instruction on the latest recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the new Common Core State Standards.
Summer Math Attack features very small groups and a comprehensive review of topics to help students refresh old skills, fill in gaps, and learn new concepts. We use fun, hands-on, and challenging activities to improve students’ problem-solving abilities. Our goals are to nurture higher-level thinking, cooperative problem solving, and the self-confidence that comes from better understanding.
Each 2-week session is limited to 6-8 students and includes over 13 hours of instruction. The cost for each 2-week session is $200. There is a 10% discount for families enrolling in two or more sessions. Please call to register and to discuss the best level for your student.
| Generally for students entering 4th or 5th grade. |
| Please call to discuss the best level for your student. |
Math Attack 4.1 (2 weeks, over 13 hours of small group instruction) >contact us for details
June 18 – 29 M-F (9:00am – 10:20 am)
Week 1 - Numbers and Operations: Fractions
| Monday | The number line and proper fractions |
| Tuesday | Identifying equivalent fractions |
| Wednesday | Simplifying fractions |
| Thursday | Comparing and ordering fractions |
| Friday | Fractions grater than 1 |
Week 2 - Numbers and Operations: Decimals
| Monday | Exploring and representing decimals |
| Tuesday | Connecting decimals and fractions |
| Wednesday | Comparing and ordering fractions |
| Thursday | Rounding decimals |
| Friday | Comparing decimals (hundredths) |
Math Attack 4.2 (2 weeks, over 13 hours of small group instruction) >contact us for details
July 9 – 21 M-F (9:00am – 10:20 am)
Week 1 - Operations and Patterns in Algebra
| Monday | Multiplication and Division fact families |
| Tuesday | Geometric patterns |
| Wednesday | Generating input/output rules |
| Thursday | Distributive property of numbers |
| Friday | Evaluating expressions: Order of operations |
Week 2 - Data Analysis: Tables and graphs
| Monday | Frequency tables – organizing & representing data |
| Tuesday | Bar graphs |
| Wednesday | Line plots |
| Thursday | Picture graphs |
| Friday | Stem & leaf plots |
Math Attack 4.3 (2 weeks, over 13 hours of small group instruction) >contact us for details
July 23 – Aug 3 M-F (9:00am – 10:20 am)
Week 1 - Plane & Coordinate Geometry
| Monday | Properties of 2-dimensional shapes |
| Tuesday | Graphing ordered pairs in the first quadrant |
| Wednesday | Reflections and lines of symmetry |
| Thursday | Motions in the plane – translations |
| Friday | More motions – rotations and rotational symmetry |
Week 2 - Angles, Perimeter and Area
| Monday | Measuring and classifying angles |
| Tuesday | Focus on triangles |
| Wednesday | Explorations of area |
| Thursday | Exploring areas and perimeters of rectangles |
| Friday | Understanding area – triangles & parallelograms |
| Generally for students entering 5th or 6th grade. |
| Please call to discuss the best level for your student. |
Math Attack 5.1 (2 weeks, over 13 hours of small group instruction) >contact us for details
June 18 – 29 M-F (10:40am – Noon)
Week 1 - Behind Numbers and Operations
| Monday | Finding factors |
| Tuesday | Exploring prime & composite numbers |
| Wednesday | Multiples of whole numbers |
| Thursday | Integers – positive, negative, & zero |
| Friday | Comparing and ordering integers |
Week 2 - Numbers and Operations: Fractions & Decimals
| Monday | Representations of equivalent fractions |
| Tuesday | Unlike denominators: adding and subtracting |
| Wednesday | Adding and subtracting decimals |
| Thursday | Rounding decimals |
| Friday | Estimating |
Math Attack 5.2 (2 weeks, over 13 hours of small group instruction) >contact us for details
July 9 – 21 M-F (10:40am – Noon)
Week 1 - Algebra: Expressions, Equations, & Inequalities
| Monday | Order of operations |
| Tuesday | Modeling real-life |
| Wednesday | Equations and Inequalities: using symbolic notation |
| Thursday | Solving simple linear equations & inequalities |
| Friday | Graphing simple equations in quadrant I |
Week 2 - Data Analysis and Probability
| Monday | Reading and interpreting bar graphs |
| Tuesday | Reading and interpreting line graphs |
| Wednesday | Exploring best way to represent different data |
| Thursday | Drawing conclusions from scatter plots |
| Friday | Drawing conclusions from tables and charts |
Math Attack 5.3 (2 weeks, over 13 hours of small group instruction) >contact us for details
July 23 – Aug 3 M-F (10:40am – Noon)
Week 1 - Geometry: 3D
| Monday | Exploring geometric solids |
| Tuesday | Exploring parts of common 3D shapes |
| Wednesday | Drawing 3D solids from 2D representations |
| Thursday | More explorations on 3D solids |
| Friday | Horizontal and vertical distances between ordered pairs |
Week 2 - Measurement: Capacity, Volume, & Surface Area
| Monday | Converting units – pints, quarts, gallons |
| Tuesday | Converting units – metric system |
| Wednesday | Prisms & surface area |
| Thursday | Prisms & volume |
| Friday | Applications of volume and surface area |
| Generally for students entering 6th or 7th grade. |
| Please call to discuss the best level for your student. |
Math Attack 6.1 (2 weeks, over 13 hours of small group instruction) >contact us for details
June 18 – 29 M-F (4:00pm – 5:20pm)
Week 1 - Behind Numbers and Operations
| Monday | Exploring prime & composite numbers |
| Tuesday | Prime factorization |
| Wednesday | Perfect squares |
| Thursday | Exploring exponents and their properties |
| Friday | Square roots & perfect squares |
Week 2 - Numbers and Operations: Working with Fractions
| Monday | Multiplying fractions by whole numbers |
| Tuesday | Multiplying a fraction by a fraction |
| Wednesday | Dividing fractions by whole numbers |
| Thursday | Dividing a fraction by a fraction |
| Friday | Solving problems with fractions |
Math Attack 6.2 (2 weeks, over 13 hours of small group instruction) >contact us for details
July 9 – 21 M-F (4:00pm – 5:20pm)
Week 1 - Algebra: Expressions, Ratios & Proportions
| Monday | Order of operations & simplifying expressions |
| Tuesday | Simplifying and evaluating expressions |
| Wednesday | Exploring ratios |
| Thursday | Rate and rate of change |
| Friday | Solving problems using ratios and proportions |
Week 2 - Data Analysis and Probability: Central Tendencies
| Monday | Exploring the mean of a data set |
| Tuesday | Exploring the median |
| Wednesday | Understanding the mode |
| Thursday | What the range tells us |
| Friday | Counting principles & possible outcomes |
Math Attack 6.3 (2 weeks, over 13 hours of small group instruction) >contact us for details
July 23 – Aug 3 M-F (4:00pm – 5:20pm)
Week 1 - Geometric properties
| Monday | Exploring 3D shapes |
| Tuesday | Exploring π |
| Wednesday | Circumference of a circle |
| Thursday | Area of a circle |
| Friday | Areas and perimeters of irregular shapes |
Week 2 - Measurement: Area and Volume
| Monday | Developing surface area formulas |
| Tuesday | Developing volume formulas |
| Wednesday | Missing dimensions determined from area |
| Thursday | Missing dimensions determined from volume |
| Friday | Scale drawings |
Please call to discuss the best level for your student.
All Things Math llc conducts special workshops and programs periodically throughout the year for students, families, teachers and the community. Check our Schedule page for upcoming events.
Enrichment Workshops for Students
These workshops offer interesting learning opportunities for students who want to broaden their mathematics experiences and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Workshops are offered throughout the year.
Workshop topics include:
- The Mathematics of Voting.
- Snowflakes and Fractals.
- Taxicab Geometry.
- The Odd World of Algebraic Topology.
- Origami Polyhedra.
Success in High School and College Math
This workshop is offered periodically throughout the year. The program explores what students must do to learn mathematics and why they need to do it. This program contains practical suggestions to help all students succeed in their classes. It is designed not only for students who sometimes struggle in math but also for students who are doing well and want to learn more about how to build math understanding.
Parents and Math Workshops
Parents have many opportunities to help their children succeed in math. The Parents and Math Program helps parents take advantage of these opportunities and gives parents the tools to assist the math education process. We offer hands-on workshops to help parents blend mathematics lessons into the home from the earliest days of childhood onward. Other workshops help parents understand what their children will be learning, understand the goals of the math curriculum and understand how parental attitudes can promote their student’s math success. Many of these workshops can also be useful for after-school caretakers and day care providers.
Individual workshop topics include:
- Far Beyond Counting – Math for ages 1–5.
- Exploring Math Through Literature.
- Math Manipulatives.
- Math Games for the Elementary Student.
- The Goals of Middle School Math.
- Preparing the High School Student for College.
Space is limited to 12 participants.
See Schedule page for upcoming workshop dates.
Family Math Night Fun
These evenings are designed for students and parents to explore mathematics together through games, puzzles and more. Students and parents work together to solve puzzles, create art or play games based on math concepts. Our activities aim to stimulate imagination and thinking skills.
Watch for these special evenings on our Schedule page throughout the year.
After School Girls’ Math Club
This math club meets monthly beginning every September and running throughout the school year. The club is for girls in grades 3–5 who want to challenge themselves in math. Many students entering grades 3–5 are enthusiastic about mathematics. However, during these grades some students also begin to lose interest in math. Like our Summer Explorers Program, our club activities are designed to be fun, educational and especially inspiring. Our activities help to connect mathematics to science, literature, writing and the arts.
Watch for more detailed scheduling information in August.
Space is limited to 10 students.
All Things Math llc can provide a broad range of support for Homeschool educators and students, including:
- Individual and small group tutoring
- Courses for individuals and small groups
- Curriculum selection
- Enrichment programs
- Portfolio review
- Administration of Stanford and Iowa tests. Dr. Cohen is an approved administrator through BJU Testing & Evaluation.
Dr. Cohen can work with each homeschool family to create a program tailored to their unique learning needs and support their chosen curriculum.
Contact us for more information.