Rarely does my daughter electively do math for fun. Mathnasium's curriculum and friendly instructors have changed my daughter's mindset that math is fun again. The student to instructor ratio is max of 3 to 1, which is just what my daughter needs. Interesting math exercises, math problem of the day and bonus math games help to keep kids more engaged than the rote memorization or independent study packets found elsewhere. My daughter used to have average math scores, but she has greatly improved and even surpasses her writing & comprehension scores at school. Hard to believe my daughter doesn't want to leave Mathnasium on any given day when I need to leave lol. And unlimited drop in days and flexible times makes it easier on my hectic schedule.