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After-School Math PLUS (ASM+)
Location:
North America
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United States
After-School Math PLUS (ASM+) uses the rapidly growing field of informal education as a venue to develop positive attitudes, build conceptual knowledge, and sharpen skills in mathematics for underserved students in grades 3-8. ASM+ brings students and families together in pursuit of mathematics education and future careers, and is being developed and implemented in collaboration with the New York Hall of Science and the St. Louis Science Center, with participation and support from after-school centers in their communities. The program incorporates the best practices of informal math programs while adding the following unique elements: collaborations between science museums and local after-school centers; utilization of teenage museum docents (known as “explainers”) who are from diverse cultural backgrounds serving as mentors and role models; student-created math exhibits that are displayed in community-based public spaces; and the application of practical strategies for family involvement. The result will be the creation of a national model and high quality materials for after-school programs and museum partnerships.
Topics:
After-School
Contact:
Merle Froschi
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