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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Math Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

Live math tutoring for Philadelphia students, following the Pennsylvania curriculum, at times that suit your family.

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Math tutoring in Philadelphia, in short

For Philadelphia families, TaleemSquare provides one-to-one online math tutoring matched to the Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics, from Kindergarten to Grade 12, including preparation for PSSA math tests.

Each lesson is 45 minutes on Zoom with a shared whiteboard, scheduled in Eastern 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
Pennsylvania standards
Lesson times
Eastern Time
Format
Live, one-to-one, online
Price
From $85 a month

Math in Philadelphia schools

Standards
Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics
Tests your child may take
PSSA math tests in Grades 3-8 and the Keystone Algebra I exam
Worth knowing in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania students take the Keystone Algebra I exam, which is one route through the state's graduation pathways.

The School District of Philadelphia runs criteria-based schools such as Central High School and Julia R. Masterman.

School systems serving Philadelphia
  • The School District of Philadelphia
School year: Late August or early September to mid-June
Lessons scheduled in Eastern Time

Keystone Algebra I and Act 158 graduation pathways in Philadelphia

  • Pennsylvania students take the PSSA math test every year in grades 3 to 8, and the Keystone Exams are end-of-course tests in Algebra I, Literature, and Biology. The School District of Philadelphia's Goals and Guardrails aim to raise the share of grade 3 to 8 students proficient on the state math test from 20.7% in August 2023 to 52.0% by August 2030.
  • Under Act 158, starting with the class of 2023, students must meet one of five graduation pathways. Pathway 1 requires Proficient or Advanced (1500 or better) on all three Keystone exams, including Algebra I, and Pathway 2 requires a composite score of at least 4452 with no Below Basic scores. A district research review found that 83% of its spring 2023 seniors graduated through one or more of the five pathways.
  • In the 2023-24 school year the district adopted Illustrative Math as its district-wide K-12 math curriculum. Its Office of Research and Evaluation is running a three-year study of how the curriculum is being implemented.

A one-to-one online tutor can review the Illustrative Math lessons your child sees in class, practice PSSA-style problems in grades 3 to 8, and work through the Algebra I skills covered on the Keystone exam.

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Online one-to-one vs local options in Philadelphia

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 Eastern 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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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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Math tutoring in Philadelphia: questions

Are your math tutors based in Philadelphia?

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

Do you follow the Pennsylvania math curriculum?

Yes. Tutors align lessons with the Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics 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 PSSA math tests?

Yes. Local tests include: PSSA math tests in Grades 3-8 and the Keystone Algebra I exam. 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

Lessons are scheduled in Eastern 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.

Does my child have to pass the Keystone Algebra I exam to graduate in Philadelphia?

Not always. Since the class of 2023, Pennsylvania's Act 158 lets students graduate through one of five pathways, and the two Keystone pathways require either Proficient or Advanced (1500 or better) on the Algebra I, Biology, and Literature exams or a composite score of at least 4452 with no Below Basic scores. The other three pathways cover career and technical education concentrators, alternative assessments, and evidence-based options. Our tutors teach Algebra I and Keystone Algebra I exam prep one-to-one.

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  • Lessons taught in English
  • From $85/month, no contract
  • 4-class money-back promise
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