fterschool Achievers: Math Club is a complete, easy-to-use afterschool kit packed with a full year of fun, enriching activities aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards. The activities provide meaningful daily practice to improve students’ confidence and proficiency with number sense, basic operations, algebra, geometry, mental math, measurement, and problem solving and help students develop an understanding of how different types of math problems are related and solved through basic problem-solving strategies.
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Research
Studies show that there is a positive relationship between participation in afterschool programs and academic performance (Munoz, 2002; Posner & Vandell, 1994). In fact, “Studies of students who attend high-quality programs for a significant period of time show improvement in academic performance and social competence, higher scores on achievement tests, lower levels of grade retention, improved behavior in school, increased competence and sense of self as a learner, better work habits, fewer absences from school, better emotional adjustments and relationships with parents, and a greater sense of belonging in the community” (Perkin-Gough, 2003 citing Miller, 1999).
Afterschool Achievers: Math Club enhances existing mathematics programs by providing students with extended learning time in mathematics. Additional time spent with mathematics is linked to increased student achievement in the regular classroom (i.e. Miller, 2001). Students who participate in the Afterschool Achievers: Math Club program receive 20-30 minutes of hands-on, engaging math instruction each day in addition to what they receive in class. Increased time spent with mathematics in the Afterschool Achievers: Math Club can help students improve on areas of weaknesses that may not be addressed in a typical classroom (Thomas, 1984; Kane, 1994).
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Great Source Research and Efficacy Reports Available
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Evaluation and Assessment
Diagnostic pretests and posttests available in Afterschool Achievers: Math Club provide a convenient tool for measuring students’ math proficiency and for evaluating their strengths and weaknesses. Guidelines are provided in the Instructor’s Guide to help instructors implement specific activities that target students’ areas for improvement. In addition, daily assessment tips for evaluating students’ performance are provided for each type of activity in the program.
Professional Development
Afterschool Achievers: Math Club is composed of easy-to-use, research-based components designed to be effective with a minimum amount of training. Professional development is often helpful to guarantee quality implementations at the teacher and administrative level. The content of this on-site training will vary based on the needs of students and teacher. Contact your Great Source representative for pricing and availability.
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