An Edinburgh family has opened a brand new maths learning centre in the heart of the city’s Morningside neighbourhood, promising to make a positive impact on the local community and the children it serves.
Following an introductory period, Mathnasium marks its full opening with a launch event on Saturday, March 15.
The Morningside site is the first Mathnasium centre to open in Scotland’s capital city and supports students from Primary 1 right up to Higher level maths.
The centre is a new venture for the Mackintosh family - Lesley, Scott and Tara. Lesley and Scott have decades of experience between them in senior business and finance roles, while daughter Tara has worked with children throughout her career, developing strategies to motivate and inspire them through a range of challenges.
As Director of the Mathnasium Edinburgh South centre, Tara will lead the team of instructors and run the daily business operations.
The tutoring company combines personalised learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques to build maths knowledge level by level, ensuring that each student receives tailored instruction that meets their unique needs and learning styles, rather than a 'one size fits all' approach. As much as 94 per cent of parents report an improvement in their child’s maths skills and understanding.
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The Mathnasium Method is unique and proven around the world - with 94 per cent of parents reporting an improvement in their child’s maths skills and understanding.
Tara Mackintosh, director of Mathnasium Edinburgh South, said: “We’re so excited to announce our launch event and to bring Mathnasium to Edinburgh. With declining numbers of students achieving maths qualifications in Scotland, it’s something that I feel really passionate about - it’s a core skill that’s more important than ever.
"When maths is taught in the right way, it’s fun and can help build personal confidence. We want to make this a welcoming, engaging space for learners at all levels and empower children to count on success in maths with our support.”
John Preston, Managing Director of Mathnasium, said: "We are thrilled to see Mathnasium expand into Edinburgh with the opening of this fantastic new centre in Morningside. Scott, Lesley and Tara bring incredible passion for education, and their commitment to helping children develop a love for maths aligns perfectly with our mission.
"At Mathnasium, we believe that every child has the potential to excel in maths when given the right support and guidance. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this centre will have on families in the local community for years to come."
