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Des Moines, Iowa

Math Tutors in Des Moines, IA

Math help for Des Moines children from a live tutor, aligned to Iowa schools. No travel, from $85 a month.

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Math tutoring in Des Moines, in short

For Des Moines families, TaleemSquare provides one-to-one online math tutoring matched to the Iowa Core Mathematics Standards, from Kindergarten to Grade 12, including preparation for Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) 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
Iowa standards
Lesson times
Central Time
Format
Live, one-to-one, online
Price
From $85 a month

Math in Des Moines schools

Standards
Iowa Core Mathematics Standards
Tests your child may take
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in math in Grades 3-11
Worth knowing in Iowa
Because Iowa tests math every year from Grade 3 to Grade 11, families get a yearly picture of progress through high school.

Des Moines Public Schools is the largest school district in Iowa.

School systems serving Des Moines
  • Des Moines Public Schools
School year: Late August to late May or early June
Lessons scheduled in Central Time

Des Moines math pathways, the 2027 ISASP window and Iowa's K-6 math screening

  • Iowa's ISASP tests reading and math in grades 3 to 11. The Iowa Department of Education sets the 2026-27 ISASP window as March 8 to May 7, 2027. Iowa also requires a math universal screener for students in kindergarten to grade 6 three times a year.
  • Des Moines Public Schools requires 3.0 math credits to graduate: students must pass Algebra I and enroll in Geometry and Algebra II. The usual path is Algebra I in grade 9, Geometry in grade 10 and Algebra II in grade 11, then AP Precalculus, AP Statistics or AP Calculus AB.
  • DMPS middle schoolers take their grade-level math course with embedded extensions. Students with an identified outlying need in math, identified through the Gifted and Talented Department, can follow advanced pathways that start with Academy Math 8 and include a radically accelerated option, with courses offered at Central Academy in high school.

A one-to-one online tutor can build the skills tested on the spring ISASP, support Algebra I so a student passes the DMPS requirement, and stretch a strong student working toward Academy math pathways.

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Courses and programs

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Online one-to-one vs local options in Des Moines

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.

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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

About $10.63 a lesson, or $14.17 per hour of live one-to-one tutoring.

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2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school

$85/mo

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

$119/mo

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

$149/mo

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Math tutoring in Des Moines: questions

Are your math tutors based in Des Moines?

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

Do you follow the Iowa math curriculum?

Yes. Tutors align lessons with the Iowa Core Mathematics Standards 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 Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in math?

Yes. Local tests include: Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in math in Grades 3-11. 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines?

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.

When is math screening for Iowa elementary students in 2026-27?

Iowa's required math universal screening for kindergarten to grade 6 runs three times in 2026-27: fall from August 31 to October 2, 2026, winter from January 4 to February 5, 2027, and spring from April 19 to May 28, 2027. Families can ask their child's DMPS school how screening results are shared.

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  • From $85/month, no contract
  • 4-class money-back promise
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