Math Motivators
Pairing Students with Professionals
Math Motivators offers free math tutoring, online and in-person, to underserved students 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 underserved students in grades 5-12 with professionals and college students with strong mathematics backgrounds.
Mission
The mission of Math Motivators strongly aligns with the mission of The Actuarial Foundation to unleash the power of math education and transform futures by leveraging the talents and resources of the actuarial community. The program also supports the Foundation's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with approximately 75% of participating students being eligible for free or reduced school lunch, and 70% identifying as Black, African American, Latino/Latina or of Spanish origin.
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Companies95 companies supported our mission through volunteering during the 2022-2023 school year.
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TutorsThe number of volunteer tutors reached over 500 during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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StudentsWe served more than 1,500 students in the 2022-2023 school year across our programs.
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UniversitiesDuring the 2022-2023 school year, our volunteers came from 24 universities in addition to the 95 companies that support us.
There’s Always Help When Students Need It
Tutoring through Math Motivators is convenient and gives students like Victoria and Jamil the support they need to improve their math skills.
How to Get Involved with Math Motivators
Students
Sign up for FREE online math tutoring. Please ask a parent or guardian for permission if you are under 18. We tutor students from grades 5-12 and early college students.
Educators
If you are interested in implementing a program in your school or organization, read and fill out our Readiness Assessment Form.
Actuaries | Volunteers
We need virtual and on-site volunteers to provide local support in the communities where they live and work.
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
Math Motivators Program Sites
Hartford, CT
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Harrisburg, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Des Moines, IA
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Chicago, IL
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Twin Cities
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Lincoln, NE
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Portland, ME
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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.
Inspire. Motivate. Volunteer.
Thanks to generous donations from the actuarial community, the Math Motivators program currently offers free math tutoring at more than 60 sites across the country and online tutoring for those who are unable to attend in person.
Math Motivators FAQs
Volunteer tutors enhance math education and serve as mentors for students in grades 5-12 who do not otherwise have access but need help with math. Math Motivators primarily focuses on Algebra 1 and pre-Algebra, but can support any math subject, including AP Calculus. There also is a free prep program for the math section of the SAT and ACT.
Thank You to Our Math Motivators Corporate Supporters
April 2023 - April 2024
Discoverer ($100,000+)
Pioneer ($50,000+)
Pathfinder ($25,000+)
