If you find yourself constantly straining to remember HOW to do math, commit to understanding WHY math works.

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I have several years of classroom experience teaching everything from Algebra 1 to Calculus. I also revel in taking deep dives into more foundational subjects such as fractions, area, and whether 8÷2×4 is 16 or 1 (and why it’s 16).

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Pick a time that works for you and let’s map out your learning journey together.

Why ask why?

Why do we multiply before we add? Why does a negative times a negative equal a positive? Why do we need common denominators? Why does the quadratic formula work? Why can I just multiply some probabilities together, but not others? Why does the chain rule work?

I love answering these questions and others that get to the heart of mathematics. It’s important to understand HOW, but math becomes a drudgery of rote memorization and drill-and-kill practice unless we dare to occasionally ask WHY. Asking why develops an intuitive understanding of math that reduces math anxiety, builds confidence for tests, and makes new material easier to pick up.

My name is Jason Stewart, and I would love to explore the why and how of math with you or your student. I have 13 years of teaching experience. I have loved tutoring math starting in my high school years, continuing through college and into the present. If you or your student would like to develop an intuition about math, shore up your skills to stave off the summer slide, or prepare for an upcoming test, please call, text, or email me.

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