Math Motivators

Math Motivators students in a Connecticut school saw their test scores improve to 45% over the benchmark compared to students who didn’t receive tutoring.
Math Motivators students in a Connecticut school saw their test scores improve to 45% over the benchmark compared to students who didn’t receive tutoring.

Pairing Students with Professionals

Math Motivators offers free in-person math tutoring to students in underserved communities in grades 5-12 who need and want tutoring but otherwise cannot afford it. The program uses a 2:1 model. Two students of similar ability are paired with one tutor, who works with the students to help them become proficient in math.

Math Motivators is a free, high-quality tutoring program that closes the achievement gap by pairing students in underserved communities in grades 5-12 with professionals and college students with strong mathematics backgrounds.

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Mission possible.

The Math Motivators mission aligns with that of The Actuarial Foundation, aiming to harness the power of math education to transform futures through the expertise and resources of the actuarial community. The Foundation envisions a future where individuals gain confidence and opportunities through math proficiency. To support this vision, the program focuses on providing students with fair access to the resources and support they need to succeed, regardless of their circumstances or background.

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Companies

74 companies supported our mission through volunteering during the 2023-2024 school year.

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Tutors

The number of volunteer tutors reached over 350 during the 2023-2024 academic year, volunteering for a total of 4,145 hours. 

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Students

We served more than 1,000 students in the 2023-2024 school year across our programs.

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Universities

During the 2023-2024 school year, our volunteers came from 25 universities in addition to the 74 companies that support us.

Thank You to Our Math Motivators Corporate Supporters

Our supporters make brighter futures possible.

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Students receiving tutoring through Math Motivators

Improved by a mean of 113 points in the SAT course in 2021-22. We prepare students for success on the math sections of the ACT and SAT with a prep course, practice tests, digital learning platforms and a dedicated tutor.

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How to Get Involved with Math Motivators

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Educators

If you are interested in implementing a program in your school or organization, read and fill out our Readiness Assessment Form.

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Actuaries | Volunteers

We need volunteers to provide in-person tutoring in the cities listed below. Email us if you are interested in volunteering! To see tutoring opportunities available in local cities, click here.

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Partners | Donors

If your organization is interested in partnering with Math Motivators or sponsoring an on-site location, contact us today.

What People Are Saying About Math Motivators

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Barry Jacobson

Math Motivators Founder

"The kids were working hard, they cared about what they were doing and wanted to do well. They had phenomenal teachers, but those in the inner city didn’t have the money to pay for tutors. I didn’t think that was fair, so I started Math Motivators in an attempt to level the playing field.”

Math Motivators Program Sites

Hartford, CT

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Virginette Scott

Harrisburg, PA

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Philadelphia, PA

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Damaris Rodriguez

Des Moines, IA

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Damaris Rodriguez

Chicago, IL

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Stacey Muller

Twin Cities

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Stacey Muller

Lincoln, NE

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Stacey Muller

Portland, ME

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Virginette Scott

Giving Back.

Jim Broulette served as a volunteer for Math Motivators at Franklin High School in Seattle. A former teacher turned actuary, Jim jumped at the chance to get back in the classroom when he heard about the Math Motivators program.

Invest in Math Education.

Princess and Majesty each struggled with math in their own way. Their Mom, Shernett, decided to invest in our free math tutoring program to help them reach their goals. The Moore family shares their story and how Math Motivators helped them find confidence in numbers and discovered a passion for math!

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Thank You to Our Math Motivators Corporate Supporters

June 2024 - June 2025

Discoverer ($100,000+)

Pioneer ($50,000+)

Pathfinder ($25,000+)

Pacesetter ($10,000+)

Ameritas Charitable Foundation

Travelers Foundation

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Builder ($5,000+)

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Global Atlantic - Des Moines

The Math Motivators program welcomes your financial support to provide incentives for students, share tutor training materials, and reach more students.

Click here to visit our donation portal.