Ho Math and Chess™ Testimonials
We do not make bold claims to offer guarantee on your children's future math grades, nor do we claim to supercharge your children to skip levels, and yet we still receive thousands of encouraging testimonials from parents, students and educators. This is simply because we offer excellent teaching materials and method with genuine care for your children's performance.
Below are some of the testimonials about Ho Math and Chess™:
Loved By Students
I received math-tutoring lessons at Vancouver Ho Math and Chess Learning Center from 1991 to 2000 under the instruction of Mr. Ho. His teaching of using chess as a learning tool certainly has added lots of interest in math learning. With the help of Ho Math and Chess program, I was a top math student in my class and would recommend the program to any students. |
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--- Allison Chen, Vancouver Canada |
I have been a student with Ho Math and Chess for several years and if not because it is very helpful to me, I would not have continued for many years. Ho Math and Chess not only helps me in math, it is really a fun place too. I learned chess skills at Ho Math and Chess because the chess set is always placed on the table and I saw many kids playing chess at their break time. I recommend Ho Math and Chess to all kids of any ages. |
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--- Tina, Vancouver Canada |
If not for Ho Math and Chess’ help I would have difficulty in passing my math tests. Although I do not like to play chess, I saw planty of kids at Ho Math and Chess playing chess and have lots of fun. Ho Math and Chess has a special chess room and chess sets are all over, it really is a fun and educational place for both learning and entertainment. |
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--- Anna |
It has been nothing but learning and laughter in my math class at Ho Math and Chess. I have been able to keep up my marks and also made friends at the learning center, I always have a smile on my face when I am at Ho Math and Chess. This is the third year I am with Ho math and Chess and I think I will stay with Ho Math until I graduate from high school. My sister and brother are also attending Ho math and Chess at the same time but in different classes. |
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--- Mary |
I started learning in Ho Math and Chess with Amanda’s help when I was grade 5. Since my grade 4 teacher wasn’t very strict, I started getting a lot of C ’s in grade 5. So, my mother sent me into Ho Math and Chess. My C ’s were still C ’s in the 2nd term but it was more of a better rate than the first. Then all of a sudden in 3rd term I started getting B’s! So, when I went into grade 6 I got A’s and A’s and more A’s because I caught up with everyone else during the Summer vacation. I’m in grade 7 (2006-2007) and I still have those A’s. Thanks to Amanda I caught up in math but I’m not the best but still a good helper in math when someone in my class misunderstands it. This class not only taught me math but also some English because I am communicating with someone for 2 hrs! Thank you again to Ho Math and Chess for helping me in math when I was about to drown in embarassment of all those C ’s!!! |
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--- Eileen |
The students actually draw pictures to demonstrate their love for Ho Math and Chess™:
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Favourited By Parents
My son Nelson attended the math lessons offered by the Vancouver Math and Chess Learning Centre from 1999 until 2005. He was able to maintain an A+ average throughout high school and has received certificates of recognition for many mathematic competitions. The Math and Chess program helps students develop their math skills and improve their marks. |
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--- Anna Leung. |
I am writing to you to let you know that my daughter truly enjoyed your program this Summer. Being 5 years old at the time, I was amazed by how quickly she learned to play Chess at your center. She learned to play Chess in the first week and often wanted to stay pass the two hours. After the first week, I signed her up for two more weeks. I wish there are similar programs in our neighborhood in the Bay Area. The instructor was friendly and patient, and helped my daughter become a confident player. My daughter is hooked on your program. She is looking forward to joining your program again this year. I would highly recommend Ho Math and Chess to anyone interested. Thank you so much for a great program! |
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--- Amy Murad, San Carlos, CA. |
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your wonderful program offered to my daughter Connie at Vancouver Ho Math and Chess Centre. Your program is very helpful to children who have difficulties in math learning and wish to improve their ability. Wish you can continue to offer program in the year to come, so more children could benefit from your math and chess program. |
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--- Gordon Chiang |
I have 3 boys and all of them have been going to Ho Math and Chess program for the last 7 years. My oldest boy is at university now, but my younger 2 boys are still attending Ho Math and Chess. They learned advanced math, problem solving, math contest preparation, chess, and mathematical chess puzzles. My sons are able to make progress in their mathematical ability and maintain top one percent in their school's math classes. I highly recommend other parents to seek help from Ho Math and Chess Learning Center. |
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--- Mrs. Hsu |
My children James and Anne, are really happy to have Ho Math and Chess closed to home, since knowing they are doing very well in math at school, after suffering for years!! I only have words of thank to Frank HO, for creating such materials to teach math having fun with chess |
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--- Maia Jalisco |
Recommended By Educators
As an experienced educator, I found Ho Math and Chess’s model to be innovative, engaging and effective in generating a better understanding of mathematical concepts, the development of Problem solving skills,and providing a firm foundation and love for the game of Chess. As a franchisor, I find the Owner(Frank Ho) to be incredibly helpful in disseminating informtaion, ideas,resources and materials.The results of incorporating Ho Math and Chess with The B.E.E. Academy has been a synergy of proven concepts,great creative ideas and effective and fun instruction. Furthermore, it is one the only franchises that I’ve seen where entreprenuerial inclinations and creativity are welcome. I love the Ho Math and Chess model and hope to be a franchisor for many years to come. |
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--- Shakir McDonald, The B.E.E Academy |
As someone having a bachelor of science in pure math and years of tutoring experience, I’ve found the unique program at the Ho Math & Chess Learning Centre incredibly fun and engaging. It’s exciting to see the kids having fun learning math and chess. The best thing is that while kids have fun, they sharpen their math and chess skills and do better in school. I have no reservations in recommending this spectacular learning centre to anyone. |
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--- Yiming Yao |
One of the issues with math education is that often students are taught to memorize math facts, and never really learn and develop skills, so as a teacher, I view the progress on some of my students and the secret is they are participating in Ho Math and Chess Centers. Congratulations! |
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--- Maia Jalisco |
Ho Math and Chess is the world’s first totally integrated math and chess curriculum. My own research and work in the field of chess in education led me to Frank Ho’s marvelous program. Students all over the world will now have a chance to learn an exciting new way of doing math! |
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--- John P. Buky |
Research states that playing chess helps students with their math skills. Ho Math and Chess actually makes the connection between the two with their integrated curriculum. This program actually points out the similarities in side by side exercises. It is a fun way to learn math (and chess!) It’s a fresh approach to teaching math and yet fun and effective! |
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--- Kerrie Mulvaney |






