Looking for Math Tutoring in Ottawa?

There’s a better way to help your teen succeed.

If your teen is struggling with high school math, it’s not just about getting the right answers. They need support that helps them actually understand what’s going on, and feel more confident tackling it on their own.

If you’re exploring options for math tutoring in Ottawa, this offers something more lasting than a quick fix.

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Why Traditional Tutoring Isn’t Always Enough

Most math tutoring focuses on…

  • Reviewing the same homework problems over and over.
  • Rushing through topics just to finish assignments.
  • Relying on explanation instead of helping students think for themselves.
  • Focusing only on subject content, without teaching students how to study.
  • Leaving students dependent on someone else to “re-explain” everything.

That might help them pass the next test, but it doesn’t always lead to real understanding or long-term success.

That’s why we created something better!

What We Offer Instead

We offer small-group academic support that combines math help with study strategies, mindset and confidence building. Here’s how it works…

Concept-Based Support

We don’t walk through homework and assignments. We actively revisit the ideas from class that students are struggling with most and help them make connections between topics, so learning is more than just steps to follow.

Active & Collaborative Learning

No lectures here. Students solve problems out loud, explore new examples, and learn by working with others. All guided by a trained facilitator who helps them think, not just listen.

Integrated Study Skills

We don’t just help students with what to learn, we teach them how to learn it. In every session, we introduce simple, effective strategies that help students study smarter and helps improves their learning across all subjects.

Safe Space to Struggle & Ask Questions

Students learn best when they feel safe. Our small groups create a space where it’s okay to be confused, ask again, and work things through without judgement or pressure.

Long-Term Learning, Not Quick Fixes

Our sessions are consistent and culmulative. We focus on unerstanding that lasts, not just cramming before tests, so students leave with real knowledge, not short-term memory tricks.

Support that Feels Human

Facilitators don’t just explain, they coach, guide and encourage. We meet students where they are and help them grow from there, with empathy, structure and support that feels different from what school usually offers.

This isn’t just tutoring. It’s a better way to help students actually learn and feel capable while doing it!

What to Expect in a Study Group

Our study groups are structured to help students do more than just get through their next assignment. They’re designed to build understanding that sticks.

Each group meets for a 90-minute weekly session, with 6–8 students and a trained facilitator who creates a supportive space for thinking, questioning, and growth.

Students choose the math concepts they want to review; from algebra and equations to word problems, or functions. Based on those choices, facilitators plan targeted sessions using a consistent structure that includes:

1
Reviewing the Basics

We revisit key ideas students are struggling with using clear explanations, visuals, and group discussion to rebuild understanding from the ground up.

2
Applying the Concepts

Students solve carefully selected practice problems that reflect what they’re likely to see on tests or assignments with support to help them avoid common mistakes and build confidence.

3
Studying the Methods

We slow down and focus on how to reproduce the process: How do you recognize what a question is asking? What’s the best approach? These are the strategies that make studying more effective.

Learn more about our study groups

Launching Fall 2025

We’re opening our first round of study groups this fall, starting with grade 9 and 10 math in Ottawa. Group sizes are small (6-8 students), and space is limited.

If your teen could benefit from math support that actually works, this is your chance to get in early and help shape something built differently.

Ready to learn more? Book a free consult call. No pressure, just a real conversation.

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Meet Your Guide

Hi, I’m Brenna – educator, lifelong learner and the founder of STEM Study Groups

I started out as a tutor, but the more I worked with students, the more I realized they needed more than just homework help. They needed the tools, space, and support to become confident, independent learners.

I’ve spent years studying how we learn best, and what actually helps students grow. I built this program to reflect everything that I’ve learned. I believe every student is capable when given the right guidance and the chance to see their own potential.

This work is my passion and I’m here to help students not just catch up, but rise up.

Frequently Asked Questions

We don’t really belive in “behind.”

School moves fast, and not every learns at that pace. When things don’t click right away, students can feel like it’s their fault. It;s not.

Here we meet students exactly where they are and help them build from there, at a pace that actually works for them, with no shame and no pressure.

We get why students hate group work. It usually means awkward dynamics, uneven effort, or being compared to others.

Our groups aren’t like that. There are no grades, no pressure, and no competition. We work hard to create a space where students feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and learn at their own pace.

Yes, it’s different from what many students are used to, but once the experience the support, connection and shared problem-solving that group learning offers, they’re usually glad they gave it a try.

Want to learn why it works? Read more about our group learning approach.

Our focus is on group learning, because we’ve seen it work better.

When students feel supported, safe and surrounded by others figuring it out oo, they often learn faster, retain more, and feel less alone.

That said, we know every student is different. If you’re not sure what kind of support is right for your teen, book a free consult call. We’ll talk it through and help you find what fits best.