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Japanese Math Academy is an after-school math enrichment program dedicated to inspiring students from 1st through 10th grade to excel in mathematics. Our mission is to create a positive learning environment that promotes individual growth, cultivates essential life skills, and empowers every student to reach their full potential.
While we follow the Japanese math curriculum, all classes are conducted entirely in English, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for students of all language backgrounds.
What sets JMA apart
Small Class Size
Group work is a key element of our approach, promoting active learning. To meet the unique needs of each group, we keep class sizes small, typically with 4-5 students. This allows for personalized attention and fosters meaningful peer interactions, enhancing the overall learning experience.
Depth not volume
By prioritizing depth over breadth, learners can thoroughly explore select subjects, grasping their intricacies and nuances. This approach fosters critical thinking, enhances problem-solving skills, and encourages the ability to make meaningful connections between ideas.
Content Sequence
Strategically organizing and presenting content enhances learners' understanding by providing a clear framework for absorption and retention. When content is meaningful and directly relevant to learners' interests or needs, it not only aids comprehension but also fosters deeper engagement and motivation to learn.
Pilar Botana Martinez
My daughter took 5th grade math at JMA last year and we saw the results in weeks. Her math solving skills improved greatly and she now feels super confident about 6th grade math. The Japanese math method is based on breaking problems into smaller, logical pieces, which helped my daughter “navigate and digest” complex mathematical concepts with ease. Hiroko is a great teacher, thoughtful, respectful, and patient, who can adapt to the different learning styles of the students. Because of the COVID pandemic, classes had to be moved from in-person to video conference, and Hiroko quickly adapted to the virtual environment and classes where held with the same schedule, format, and attention to detail. Last year my younger daughter in 1st grade participated in a pilot program and actually enjoyed it! She’s now enrolled for the fall term, so she can build a solid math foundation early on.
Deane Coady
Retired teacher with Wayland Public Schools
I can’t tell you how happy and relieved I was when my two grandkids, ages 6 and 9, started math tutoring with Hiroko. COVID hit, schools were closed, and I scrambled to help my daughter and son-in-law put together a home schooling plan. Knowing that math would be professionally taught took away some of the pressure we were feeling. We had enough to cover with reading, writing, science and social studies, not to mention extra curricular activities. I asked my fourth grader granddaughter what she thought of the tutoring with Hiroko: “It helped me understand math better.” My first grader grandson said: “I liked it better than math in school. I liked doing the mazes; sometimes there was a giant monster, if I did the wrong answer!”
Hiroko is a calm, patient, personable teacher. My grandkids felt very relaxed and engaged throughout the lessons. Thank you Hiroko.
Parent, Ridley School
Our son has been working with Hiroko at the JMA for almost three years. The overall experience has been fantastic. Hiroko has a deep understanding and appreciation for math curricula and how the JMA approach fits into what a child is learning in school. She also is an incredibly kind person with a clear passion for education. Her differentiated system adjusts to a child’s abilities and endeavors to instill a true understanding of math. While JMA is rigorous, it does not inundate a student with an unreasonable workload. We are so thankful for having found JMA as it has been such an important part of our son’s growth in mathematics.
Parent, Ridley School
JMA has been instrumental in building confidence in math for my 5th grade son (we started when he was in 3rd grade).
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Hiroko is very patient, calm and encouraging in teaching math concepts in a way that he can digest and at his level. I have seen significant improvement in my son's comfort level when faced with math problems and we are grateful for the support that JMA has been throughout his learning process.
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Parent, Lincoln School
Hiroko is a kind and patient teacher who has been tremendously helpful with math. We appreciate her so much!