Math Motivators Tutoring Program

Math Motivators Tutoring Program

Description: A free, volunteer-driven tutoring program that pairs underserved middle and high school students with professionals and college students with strong mathematics backgrounds to improve math understanding and academic success.

Launch Date: 2016

Geographic Scope: United States, with established programs in Hartford, Chicago, Philadelphia, and other cities nationwide

Focus Areas:

Free math tutoring for underserved students

Building math confidence and proficiency

Opening doors to college and career opportunities

Mentoring and relationship-building

Problem-solving and math discourse

Program Structure:

Volunteer-driven model: Actuaries and actuarial science students volunteer

Pairing ratio: 2 students paired with 1 volunteer tutor

Frequency: Weekly tutoring sessions

Format: In-person and virtual options

Wide range of subjects: Various math topics

Student Eligibility:

Middle school students

High school students

Underserved/economically disadvantaged students

Students needing SAT/standardized test preparation

Students from Title 1 schools

Program Reach:

Thousands of students reached nationwide since 2016

Award-winning program

Participants from 6+ different schools in some areas

Some students receive multiple years of consistent support

Key Features:

Proven 2:1 student-to-tutor ratio

Relationship-building between volunteers and students

Career exposure (office tours, professional conversations)

Math skill development and confidence building

SAT/standardized test preparation

Funding:

Society of Actuaries was original exclusive sponsor (at program start)

Spencer Educational Foundation grant: $15,000 (2024)

Volunteer donations of time and expertise

Contact Information:

The Actuarial Foundation

869 E. Schaumburg Rd. #321, Schaumburg, IL 60194-3654

Phone: 847.706.3535

Email: info@actfnd.org

Website: actuarialfoundation.org