Homeschool math support for elementary students in Bellevue
Math, Chinese, and homeschool tutoring services in Mercer Island

Elementary Academic Math

Online & In-Person (Seattle Eastside)

  • Math Skills for Real Life – Available in English & Chinese.

  • Study Skills and Learning Habits (such as note-taking skills)

  • Foundational Life Skills (such as goal-setting, organization and time-management skills)

Instructional Approach

This curriculum is designed to build deep mathematical understanding through a coherent and student-centered instructional model.

Students are taught based on their academic skill level and learning needs rather than age or school grade alone.

  • Concrete → Pictorial → Abstract (CPA):
    Students progress from hands-on experiences to visual representations, and finally to abstract reasoning, ensuring conceptual understanding at every stage.

  • Real-Life Applications & Project-Based Learning:
    Instruction connects mathematics to authentic, real-world contexts, allowing students to apply skills through meaningful projects and problem-solving tasks.

  • Language Development for ESL & Bilingual Learners:
    Intentional integration of academic vocabulary and sentence frames supports language acquisition alongside mathematical thinking.

  • AI Literacy Integration:
    Students develop responsible and effective use of AI through a structured progression:
    Think first → Develop prompt skills → Learn independently.

Tiered Learning Approach

Every student learns differently, so instruction is tailored to meet each child's individual needs, learning pace, and goals.

Tier 1: Catch-Up & Foundation Building

  • Designed for students who need extra support or have learning gaps.

  • Focuses on strengthening foundational math skills through clear explanations, guided practice, and targeted instruction.

  • Helps students build confidence and develop a solid foundation for future success.

Tier 2: Grade-Level Success

  • Designed for students working at or near grade level.

  • Aligns with school standards and classroom expectations.

  • Provides homework support, skill reinforcement, and opportunities to build confidence and mastery.

Tier 3: Advanced & Enrichment

  • Designed for students who are ready for additional challenge.

  • Incorporates enrichment programs.

  • Develops problem-solving abilities, logical reasoning, critical thinking, and deeper mathematical understanding.

  • Each student's learning path is regularly adjusted to ensure they are challenged, supported, and progressing toward their full potential.

We are available Online and In-Person.

Serving Seattle Eastside: Bellevue, Newcastle, Redmond, Mercer Island, Renton, Kirkland and Issaquah, Sammamish and nearby communities.

Elementary Academic Math

Core Skills We Teach

Building strong foundations in math, language, and real-world problem solving

Elementary Academic Math Overview

Level 1 — Pre-K Academic Level

Build early mathematical thinking through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. Students develop number awareness, spatial understanding, and the language of comparison.

Level 2 — Kindergarten Academic Level

Develop strong foundational number sense within 20. Students begin composing and decomposing numbers, using models and simple math language to explain thinking.

Level 3 — Grade 1 Academic Level

Strengthen addition and subtraction strategies using number bonds, bar models, and mental math. Students move from counting strategies to structured reasoning.

Level 4 — Grade 2 Academic Level

Develop fluency with place value and efficient mental strategies. Students apply early multiplication concepts through equal groups and structured models.

Level 5 — Grade 3 Academic Level

Build mastery of multiplication, division, and fractions. Students use bar models and arrays to solve word problems and explain reasoning clearly.

Level 6 — Grade 4 Academic Level

Solve multi-step problems involving all four operations. Students strengthen fraction understanding, decimals, and geometric reasoning using visual models.

Level 7 — Grade 5 Academic Level

Prepare for middle school mathematics through advanced fraction, decimal, and multi-step problem solving. Students develop flexible reasoning and strong analytical thinking.

What Does Each Math Lesson Look Like?

Preview — Quick preview what we have learned to help the students be clear of the learning objectives.

Learn — Interactive instruction.

Practice — Challenge the students with interactive activities.

Review— Recap and assess the learning results, summarize, arrange homework and provide suggestions.