Math Tutor in Chicago, IL: Online 1-to-1

Math tutoring in Chicago, in short

For Chicago families, TaleemSquare provides one-to-one online math tutoring matched to the Illinois Learning Standards for Mathematics (based on the Common Core), from Kindergarten to Grade 12, including preparation for Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in math.

Each lesson is 45 minutes on Zoom with a shared whiteboard, scheduled in Central Time after school or at weekends. There's no commute, and plans start at $85 a month after a free assessment.

Families elsewhere in the United States learn the same way; see online math tutoring across the US.

Curriculum: Illinois standards
Lesson times: Central Time
Format: Live, one-to-one, online
Price: From $85 a month

Math in Chicago schools

Standards: Illinois Learning Standards for Mathematics (based on the Common Core)
Tests your child may take: Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in math in Grades 3-8 and the SAT in Grade 11
Worth knowing in Illinois: Illinois high school students take the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 in earlier grades and the SAT in Grade 11.

Chicago Public Schools is the fourth-largest district in the United States, and its selective enrollment high schools admit students partly through an exam.

School systems serving Chicago

Chicago Public Schools

School year: Mid-August to early June

Lessons scheduled in Central Time

Help for every grade

Elementary

Middle school

High school

Courses and programs

Pre-algebra Algebra Geometry Algebra 2 Precalculus Calculus Statistics Homework help

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Online one-to-one vs local options in Chicago

TaleemSquare onlineLocal learning centerPrivate in-home tutor

AttentionTaleemSquare: One tutor, one child, the whole lessonLearning center: Often shared between several studentsIn-home tutor: One-to-one

TravelTaleemSquare: None, lessons are at homeLearning center: Drive there and backIn-home tutor: Tutor travels to you

PriceTaleemSquare: From $85 a month (about $10.63 a lesson)Learning center: Varies; often a monthly membership plus feesIn-home tutor: Varies; often charged by the hour

Parent updatesTaleemSquare: WhatsApp summary after every classLearning center: Varies by centerIn-home tutor: Varies by tutor

ScheduleTaleemSquare: After school and weekends in Central TimeLearning center: Center opening hoursIn-home tutor: Depends on the tutor

A local center can suit children who like working alongside others. If your child needs focused one-to-one teaching, the free assessment lets you try it first.

Fractions and multiplication practice worksheet — Practice set for between lessons (example).

Student progress report showing math skills — Progress by skill, reviewed with you (example).

WhatsApp message from a math tutor to a parent — A WhatsApp update after every class (example).

Simple monthly plans

$85a month for 2 one-to-one math lessons a week

Free 45-minute assessment first
No contract, cancel any month
No registration fee
4-class money-back promise
Switch tutor at no cost
WhatsApp update after every class

Starter

2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school

$85/mo

GrowthMost chosen

3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence

$119/mo

Intensive

4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement

$149/mo

Full pricing and how we compare

Math tutoring in Chicago: questions

Are your math tutors based in Chicago?

No. TaleemSquare tutors teach online, so Chicago families get one-to-one math lessons without travelling to a center. Lessons are scheduled in Central Time and follow the Illinois curriculum your child uses at school.

Do you follow the Illinois math curriculum?

Yes. Tutors align lessons with the Illinois Learning Standards for Mathematics (based on the Common Core) and with your child's own school work. Share homework, worksheets or the topic list and the tutor will match it.

Can you help my child prepare for Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in math?

Yes. Local tests include: Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in math in Grades 3-8 and the SAT in Grade 11. Tutors build the underlying math skills first, then practise questions in the right format as the test approaches.

How much does a math tutor in Chicago cost?

TaleemSquare plans start at $85 a month for two 45-minute one-to-one lessons a week, about $10.63 a lesson. Three lessons a week cost $119 and four cost $149. There is no contract, and the first assessment is free.

What times are lessons available in Chicago?

Lessons are scheduled in Central Time, usually after school on weekdays or at weekends. Your child keeps the same tutor and weekly slots, which you agree after the free assessment.

Do you work with Chicago schools?

No. TaleemSquare is an independent online tutoring service: we aren't affiliated with any school or district in Chicago, and we don't have a local office. Children from any public, private or charter school can join. Lessons follow the Illinois Learning Standards for Mathematics (based on the Common Core), and the tutor also works from the homework your child's teacher sets. Schools in Illinois usually run mid-August to early June, and you can start lessons at any point in the year.

Math Tutors in Chicago, IL