Study mathematics more deeply.
MathStudium was founded with a simple belief: students benefit from opportunities to experience mathematics beyond routine application.
Students are encouraged to notice, connect, test, and explain.
MathStudium brings together problem-solving instruction, mathematical exploration, competition preparation, and targeted support to meet students at different levels and with different goals.
Students are encouraged to notice patterns, make connections, test ideas, work through uncertainty, and explain their reasoning. These experiences develop not only mathematical understanding, but also the confidence and independence that come from learning how to work through a difficult problem.
A background in mathematics, computer science, and elementary education.
Afsah Shafquat is the founder of MathStudium and an educator with a background in mathematics, computer science, and elementary education.
She holds an S.B. in Mathematics, an S.B. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and an M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she also tutored mathematics through the Department of Mathematics.
Her teaching experience spans classroom education, mathematics enrichment, and competition preparation. She has taught elementary students across multiple subjects and has led students in several mathematics competitions.