Students/Staff
Parents- Number sense past their grade level
- Times tables 1-12, automatic
- Word problems solved by reasoning
98thpercentile Academy · Math · Grades 1–8
Profile = Time × Effort
Most kids start preparing for college math in Grade 11. We make sure your child started in Grade 1.
The math curve that quietly decides every SAT score, every Advance Placement enrollment, every Olympiad paper. We build it year by year, not in panic mode.
An 8-year through-line, not a 24-month panic. A builder's résumé, not an applicant's list.
+1
Grade levelin 7 months
1:4
Teacher–studentratio
90%
Mastery gatebefore promotion
Three Grade Bands · One Guarantee
Start where your child is.
End the year ahead.
Same curriculum spine, three entry points.
- Pre-algebra vocabulary, fluent
- Math Kangaroo problems, solved
- Two grades ahead by Grade 6
- Algebra 1 territory, mastered
- Geometry started before high school
- Precalculus runway, already open
The 8-Year Math Roadmap
From your first class to Pre Calculus Ready.
From your first class
to Pre Calculus Ready.
Four milestones. One curve. Eight years of compounding: the math your child does this week is what shows up at the 1st Pre Calculus class.
+7 Months
+1 grade ahead.
Your child is officially one math grade above school peers: the first measurable win.
+14 Months
+2 grades ahead.
Time compounding lands. School math feels easy. The floor has risen.
Grade 8
1st STAAR attempt.
Math Kangaroo and STAAR Math prep built into the curriculum: your child sits the test ready.
Grade 9
Pre-Calc ready
Walk Pre Calculus Ready on day 1 as a freshman. No panic. No cram. 8 years of work behind it.
The Skill AI Cannot Automate
Math is how kids learn to think. Everything else comes from that.
That "thing" has a name: critical thinking, the one skill AI can't replicate, and the foundation leadership, creativity, and emotional intelligence all rest on. By 2030, 40% of US jobs face automation. The kid who can think isn't on that list.
The Center
Critical Thinking
Built NextLeadership
Built NextCreativity
Built NextEmotional IQ
Critical Thinking, Built Into Every Class
The 1st 5-mins of every class: a problem that
has no formula.
Questions drawn from STAAR and Math Kangaroo: the standards that measure reasoning, not recall.
Promotion at 90% Mastery
Your child advances a math grade only when they score 90%. Not when the calendar says so.
Your child advances a math grade only when they score 90%.
Not when the calendar says so.
Monthly benchmark tests · Topic-level mastery tracking · Promotion issued on evidence, not attendance.
90%
The Gate
90% benchmark* Unlocks the next grade . Not before.
Four Students. One Teacher. One Path.
Small enough for you. Large enough for the Protégé Effect.
Small enough for you. Large enough for the
Protégé Effect.
Research is clear: students learn material more deeply when they teach it back. At 1:1, there is no peer to teach. At 20+, there is no floor to teach it in. 1:4 is the smallest group where the Protégé Effect actually fires — every child gets asked to explain, every class.
The Academy Owns the Progress
Zero parental instruction required. Ever.
A dedicated Student Success Manager · Need based Catch-up classes included · Every lesson recorded for review.
Step 01 · Done
Register
Two-minute form. Student portal created. Placement test assigned.
Step 02 · Assigned
Success Manager
One named person meets you at registration. Same person through the full journey.
Step 03 · Next
Class One
Live, 1:4, 50 minutes. Same room shape your child would keep after enrolling.
NATE Platform · Award-Winning Adaptive Homework
Two classes a week is where ideas land. NATE is where they stick.
The five days between live classes are when math actually compounds or quietly falls behind. NATE catches it either way. 15 minutes of Award-winning Adaptive Homework daily instant feedback, and a dashboard that flags a weakening pattern weeks before it would show up on a school report card.
Included with every enrollment: no add-on, no extra subscription.
What Our Math Students Win
When 98P math students compete, they land on the scoreboard.
When 98P math students compete, they
land on the scoreboard.
Math Kangaroo USA · 2025 results. Verifiable, ranked, recognized: the same scoreboard college admissions teams scan. Every student behind these numbers started in one free placement test.
98thPercentile is a Math Kangaroo USA Registered Test Center.
Math Kangaroo USA · 2022–2025
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National Rankings · cumulative
2025 Honor Roll · National Top
0
National Top 10
0
National Top 25
0
National Top 50
Every student behind these numbers started in one placement test. Same 1:4 ratio. Same +1 grade curve.
What Families Say
Stories from inside the Academy.
Stories from
inside the Academy.
Check out our reviews: 1,518+ across Google, Facebook & Trustpilot.
Sujitha V
"My teacher Piyush sir always helps me get better at math by helping me with math problems that I need help with. I am so thankful and grateful for his dedication to teaching mathematics. Thank you so much for helping me grow Piyush sir."
CS
"Best Teacher Teaching Award goes to Piyush Ranjan. My son who is a 5th grader loves his math class. You are the reason why he likes math so much. Thank you for all the time and patience you invest in all the students including my son. He's improved a lot in his math."
Naveengoud G
"Vibhuti T is a great teacher in math because she is really funny and understandable. She makes everyone understand the topic and revise each time."
Every family on this page began the same way: placement test, scorecard, live classes, then the decision. Register in two minutes.
Every Family Gets
Six things. All in. From day one.
Six things.
All in. From day one.
From the first class your child attends, all six are part of the program.
Live 1:4 classes
2 Classes per week · 50 minutes · max 4 students per class.
NATE platform
Adaptive practice + AI-graded benchmarks between classes.
Recorded lessons
Every live class recorded and posted within 24 hours.
Instant scorecard
Placement-test results delivered the moment your child submits.
Student Success Manager
One named person from registration through the full journey.
Need-based 1:1 catch-up
When a gap shows up, it gets closed — at no extra fee.
Take the Math Placement Test →
All six on day one. Your child gets everything above: included with every enrollment, no add-ons.
Before You Book
The questions you're actually asking.
How is the placement test scored, and what does my child actually do?+
A 40-minute adaptive test your child takes at home, on their own. It places them at the math grade level they're truly working at, which may be ahead of, at, or behind school grade. The scorecard is delivered instantly the moment your child submits: showing exact strengths, gaps, and grade proficiency.
What happens if my child misses a class?+
Every live class is recorded and posted to the parent dashboard within 24 hours, so your child never loses the content. Catch-up classes are need-based, not automatic. They're triggered only when your child's teacher flags a real gap and recommends pulling them up. If the teacher signals one is needed, the Student Success Manager arranges a 1:1 or small-group session at no extra cost.
The +1 grade in 6 months: what does it actually take?+
The +1 grade move happens within 6 months when your child commits to daily NATE practice: 15 minutes. That's the rhythm the curriculum is built around. On our side: live 1:4 classes twice a week, weekly assessments that flag when pace slips, and the Student Success Manager who steps in early to pull the child back up. On your child's side: the daily practice. The 90% mastery gate means we don't promote until the result is real — and the daily practice is the variable that gets them there.
When are classes? Which time zones?+
Classes are scheduled in convenient recurring slots: Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday, or Saturday/Sunday. This lets you choose the rhythm that fits your family's week. Weekday classes are held in the evening, while weekend classes run in the morning, making it easy to balance learning with school and other commitments.
We offer sessions across all U.S. time zones, so you'll always find an option that works for you. The best way to find your ideal schedule is to book a free trial. You'll be able to view real-time availability and lock in the slot that suits you best.
What does my child need at home? Any setup or apps to install?+
A laptop or tablet with a working webcam and a stable internet connection. That's it. Classes run in the browser:no install, no extra app. NATE practice works on any modern browser. Headphones recommended but not required.
Is there a free trial? What if it isn't a fit?+
Yes. We offer a free trial, and the placement test is free as well. To see what's included and get started, please click "Book Free Trial" to check the details on our free trial page.
Take the Math Placement Test →
More questions? The Student Success Manager replies within 36 hours.