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Grades 5–7 · TEKS & AoPS Curriculum

The last stop before algebra — get it solid, not just passed.

A live, expert-led program that builds real algebraic reasoning before your child ever sees Algebra 1. Choose the Texas TEKS track for grade-level mastery and STAAR readiness, or the AoPS-inspired track for a deeper, competition-style challenge.

Taught by Ms. NehaB.E. Biomedical Engineering, with a scientific patent research background

★★★★★ Rated 5.0 on GoogleSmall groups onlyFrisco, TX · Live Online
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Ms Neha is my daughter's amazing best teacher. She helped my daughter go from being insecure about math to being very confident in math today, and she makes my daughter very excited every time she attends her science class.
Thao ThaiParent of Middle School Student
Ms. Neha understands students' needs and pain points. She penetrates where the question is coming from and takes time to explain thoroughly. My child loves taking her classes and praises as 'BEST' teacher in her life!
Claire JeffersonParent of Middle School Student
Amazing, as a student she helped me grow so much!
Kavya MakwanaStudent

Pre-Algebra

Grades 5–7TEKSAoPS

Tue & Thu, 5:30–6:30 PM · Frisco or online

Core topics covered

Integers & Rational Numbers
Operations with positive and negative numbers
Variables & Expressions
Writing and simplifying algebraic expressions
Equations & Inequalities
Solving one- and two-step equations
Ratios, Rates & Percents
Proportional reasoning in context

Learning outcomes

  • Fluency with integer and rational number operations
  • Comfort writing and solving basic equations
  • A strong foundation for Algebra 1
  • STAAR readiness (TEKS track) or competition exposure (AoPS track)

Pricing

Popular

Group Class

$100/month

4 classes of 90 min each

1:1 Premium Coaching

$140/month

4 classes of 1 hour each

Next step

Find out where your student stands

A 45-minute skills assessment with Ms. Neha — a real diagnostic, not a sales call. $20, credited toward your first month if you enroll.

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Ms. Neha, founder and instructor at Master the Concepts

Who teaches

“I built Master the Concepts because I saw too many bright students memorizing their way through math and science — and then hitting a wall when the concepts started compounding.”

Every class at Master the Concepts is taught by Ms. Neha — not a rotating bench of college students. She holds a B.E. in Biomedical Engineering with a scientific patent research background, and has taught math and science to students across Frisco, Plano, and Prosper.

Class sizes stay small because that's the largest group where one teacher can still hear every student reason out loud.

Not sure if Pre-Algebra is the right fit?

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Before you ask

Questions parents actually ask

How is $100 a month possible?
Small groups, not one-on-one. Six students sharing a teacher costs a fraction of private tutoring — and for building reasoning skills, it works better, because students learn from hearing each other's approach.
My child gets A's. Is this for us?
Often yes. An A in a Texas school course and true readiness for the next level are different things. A $20 skills assessment will tell you which one you're looking at.
Is this homework help?
No. We teach the concepts behind the curriculum on our own sequence. Students usually find their schoolwork gets easier as a side effect, but that isn't what class time is for.
Online or in person?
Both, same teacher, same curriculum. In-person classes meet in Frisco, TX. Most families outside the immediate area choose online.
What if it isn't a fit?
Month to month, cancel anytime. Book a $20 skills assessment first — if we don't think it's a fit, we'll say so.