View
216
Download
0
Category
Tags:
Preview:
Citation preview
Math 122 & Math 123
Introduction to Math ABCS Courses
Math academically-based community service courses that provide the opportunity for Penn students to both learn and teach fundamental concepts with algebra and geometry to high school students
Math 122 & Math 123 (since 2007)
Partnership schools University City High School (UCHS) Sayre High School
UCHS
Goals of the Courses
Allow students to learn new ideas in mathematics and examine their understanding of previously learned algebraic and geometric concepts
Encourage students to develop methods for teaching with understanding
Provide students with the opportunity to explore the context in which algebra and geometry are taught in Philadelphia public high schools
SAYRE
Structure of Math ABCS
1st portion of the semester Refresh students’ algebra and/or geometry knowledge Complete and Keystone and high school math placement problem
sets
2nd portion of the semester One class/week dedicated for dry-run of certain math exercises One class/week dedicated for implementation of certain math
exercises (Each student returns to same high school and works with same
student)
3rd portion of the semester Penn students create final projects
UCHS
Qualitative Aspects
During our class sessions at Penn, a portion of our lectures are dedicated to discussing Racial landscape of public school systems Socioeconomic dilemmas in education Effective teaching/learning methodologies
SAYRE
Gauging Effectiveness of Partnership
Pre-test on wide range of curriculum material before Penn students begin tutoring
Assessment on topics that will be covered that semester
Post-test on same curriculum topics after tutoring program is complete
Certainty meter to evaluate student changes in confidence throughout program
UCHS
Sample Pre-test Problem
Recommended