Mathnasium of Macomb

Specialties

Our specially trained math instructors will teach your child how to understand math in an individual setting — our unique approach enables us to effectively explain math concepts well and lend a helping hand to every student. Our tutors foster a caring, encouraging environment that helps kids thrive and learn! «We pinpoint your child’s learning needs, meet them where they are, and take them where they need to go.» Mathnasium instructors use our unique assessment process to determine (with great accuracy) exactly what each child knows and what they need to learn. Next, we design a customized learning plan for teaching the concepts the student needs to master. It doesn’t stop there — our encouraging instructors continually check progress along the way to make sure kids truly understand and retain the concepts we’ve taught. The results are trans-​formative — kids will see measurable changes in attitude, confidence, and school progress. «We will help your child overcome homework frustration.» Our instructors will also set aside time to provide homework help. We help kids understand the homework assignment so they feel better prepared to complete the work at home — underscoring their understanding of concepts and transforming homework frustration into a welcome challenge.”

History

Established in 2015.

Opened in Sept of 2015, Mathnasium of Macomb is Laurie Shappee’s 4^th center. As owner and center director Laurie opened her first location in Rochester hills in 2010. With a staff of over 30 experienced instructors assist students from K-​12.

Meet the Business Owner

Laurie S.

Business Owner

Conceptual Understanding + Visualization = Deep Mathematical Knowledge Laurie is both an MSU and U of M fan holding degrees from both universities. In her undergraduate work, she majored in math/​science and minored in English. Her M.A. degree from MSU is in Reading Instruction K-​12. Although the majority of her thirty-​three years of teaching has been in math instruction, she has found her reading and English background very beneficial for concept and vocabulary development as well as comprehension needed for understanding story problems. Laurie’s seasoned career is extensive in the educational field. In the Troy School District, she taught thirty-​one years at the middle school level. She was also their K-​12 math consultant. Laurie also had lead advisory experience in a charter school setting and currently does math coaching/​consultant work for Oakland, Wayne and Macomb County. Laurie is actively involved at the national, state and local level for mathematics and is a member of NCTM, MC