Algebra I is hard.
We make it make sense.
UpMath is a live, 12-week Algebra I tutoring program for 9th graders who are falling behind.
- Free 20-minute diagnostic — no cost, no obligation
- Small groups matched by your child’s actual learning gap
- Live 60-minute Zoom sessions, twice a week
Start with a free 20-minute diagnostic
We’ll pinpoint exactly where understanding broke down.
Algebra I has the highest failure rate in high school.
20–35% of 9th graders fail Algebra I nationally.
It’s not a motivation issue. It’s usually a gap in understanding that builds up over time.
When those gaps stack, everything that follows feels confusing and frustrating.
You’re not alone. You just need the right support.
Common reasons students fall behind
- Missing earlier foundational concepts
- Not enough personalized help
- Math taught too fast for them to keep up
- Confidence drops — grades drop
- It becomes a cycle that’s hard to break
A clear plan. Live support. Real progress.
Students are grouped by their diagnosed learning gap, not just by grade.
Two 60-minute sessions each week — Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00–6:00pm ET.
A focused 3-month program with a clear start, middle, and finish.
Parent onboarding call in Week 1 and progress check-in in Week 6.
Final assessment and progress report in Week 12.
Not just tutoring. A better way to learn Algebra I.
We focus only on Algebra I and the specific skills 9th graders need to master.
We find the exact gaps — and fix the right ones first. (Competitors charge $100–$150 just for theirs.)
A clear start and finish, with measurable before/after progress. Not an open-ended subscription.
Max 5 students per group so every student gets seen and supported.
Real-time instruction and interaction, not pre-recorded lessons or worksheets.
12 weeks. Real support. Real results.
for the full 3-month program
Pay upfront or split into two payments.
Get your free Algebra I diagnosticYour questions, answered.
How is this different from Kumon or Mathnasium?
Those are open-ended worksheet programs. UpMath is a fixed 12-week course taught live by a teacher, aimed only at Algebra I, and it starts by diagnosing the specific gaps holding your child back.
Does Zoom tutoring work as well as in-person?
Yes. Groups are capped at five students, everyone works on a shared digital whiteboard, and sessions are live — so students ask questions and get corrected in the moment.
Will my child engage and participate on video?
Small groups make it hard to hide, in a good way. Instructors call on every student each session and share what they saw with you at the Week 6 check-in.
What if my child needs more than 3 months?
The Week 12 assessment tells you where they stand. Families who want to keep going can enroll in the next 12-week cycle, but nothing renews automatically.
What if we have to miss a session?
Every session is recorded and shared with the group, and instructors send a short recap of what was covered so your child can catch up before the next one.