Math

We offer ENRICHMENT math and TUTORING
Pre-K through SAT/ACT preparation through Calculus

Do-Re-Mi Math:


An efficient, engaging math enrichment program designed to build critical thinking, confidence, and a love of problem-solving
for children of 4-11 years

Raising Math Thinkers

Why Do My Kids Need It?

  • Smart students excel at mastering the school curriculum and core math concepts.

  • But without strong mathematical reasoning, advanced math can feel out of reach.

  • We focus on the skills that are under-addressed in elementary school, so your child can get ahead.

What Makes Do-Re-Mi Math Special?

  • Systematic, progressive exploration of various types of logical/word problems – not random “sprinkling” on top of traditional core topics

What Students Do?

  • Semi-private setting: individual attention from the teacher+social interaction with peers

  • Beyond the screen: Our dynamic, teacher-led classes offer students rich, in-person activities for deeper learning. We prioritize human mentorship and creative, hands-on exploration to give children a healthy balance

  • Solve puzzles and multi-step problems individually & in groups

  • Learn strategies to tackle problems—not just memorize

  • Develop critical thinking while mastering geometry and algebraic concepts through real-world applications

  • Join friendly competitions, math games & collaborative challenges

Curriculum and Materials

  • A math curriculum for elementary students that explores math concepts through stories, puzzles, and challenges.

  • Each grade level is divided into several units, and each unit has two main components:

    • Guidebooks that introduce concepts through characters, stories, and examples, showing how to think about the math.

    • Practice books that provide puzzles, problems, and exercises that range from straightforward practice to deep problem-solving challenges.

    Within a unit, topics build progressively: a new idea is introduced in the guide, then explored in the practice book through problems that increase in complexity. Over time, the units weave together to reinforce earlier concepts while adding new ones, so students are constantly stretching their thinking.



We'd never expect an athletically inclined child to become an advanced soccer player because he's "Naturally good" without spending hours on a soccer field! The brain has to be trained, as well. In the same way, as computation skills must be trained, logical thinking also can and has to be trained, and this is the core of our “Raising Math Thinkers” program.

But my child loves math and is so good at it!
Why does he need enrichment classes?

No, we keep offering

  • Balanced program, using Singapore Math as a basis, and adding enrichment materials, and

  • Tutoring, focused mainly on school work

Is a new Problem-solving program the only option now?

  • Private Tutoring is the most effective option for students who need to catch up with their school program or address specific academic challenges (whether they’re above or below the average in their class). In this setting, the teacher can focus entirely on the student’s individual needs without dividing attention among multiple learners. This ensures targeted support that directly improves school performance. For example, if a student struggles with addition, this gap can affect future topics like subtraction and multiplication, leading to ongoing difficulties at higher grade levels. Or, if a child is a quick learner and complains he’s bored, the learning pace can be adjusted.

  • Semi-Private Enrichment (2–4 students) is recommended when students are at similar levels, grades, and abilities. This option works well for children who do not face significant difficulties in school but would benefit from additional practice, reinforcement, and enrichment assignments in a semi-private environment.

Below are samples of Logic Problems for various ages:

3-4 years:

A mouse and a lamb need to get from their farm to the city. They take a train with three cars. The mouse is not in the first or last car. The lamb is not in the middle or last car. Which cars are they riding in?

10-11 yrs

  1. Two trains, 50 cars each, met in the middle of a single-track with a deadlock branch. How can they disperse in different directions if a deadlock branch can only hold a locomotive and 25 cars? (Trains can move back and cars can be in front or behind a locomotive, i.e., locomotives can pull or push their cars)

  2. Triangle, diamond, square, and circle painted in green, yellow, blue, and red.  We know that:

    • Red shape lies between green and blue;

    • Diamond lies to the right from a yellow shape;

    • A circle lies to the right from both a triangle and a diamond;

    • A triangle  does not lie at the end;

    • A blue and yellow shapes do not lie next to each other.

    What is their order and what is the color of each shape?

6-7 yrs

  1. A family has two pets, Sparky the dalmatian and Fluffy the cat. Together, their ages are 3 years. What will their combined ages be next year?

  2. There are red, black and white spools of thread in a drawer. What’s the least number of spools Sabrina must take out WITHOUT LOOKING to definitely get two spools of the same color?

It’s easy to take the next step: call 973-758-1500 to reserve your lesson time as space is limited, or set up a free meet-and-greet session or a trial lesson (not free, but no obligations) with a prospective teacher.
You can also email info@doremi-nj.com or fill out the form below.

 

Location

Do-Re-Mi School of Music & the Arts
93A-97A South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
973-758-1500

Schedule

For current Math schedule and availability, please call the office 973-758-1500.

Please notice that for Math placement either a test, or placement interview are required.