Weaving Through the Strands
October 9, 1998 by James Krouse
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards divide the math curriculum into eight strands. This project promoted parental understanding of the math curriculum and supported them to work with their children. Grant funds were used to create math take home kits which included a literature book with a math theme and math activities related to each math strand. Team members: Lynne Maragliano, Project Manager; Kathy Hearn, Kathy Walker and Sally Levine, principal.
| Year: | 1998 - 1999 |
| Subject: | Math |
| Amount: | $1,000 |
| Project Manager: | Lynne Maragliano |
| School: | Roxboro Elementary School |
Totally Mathematical Snacks
October 9, 1998 by James Krouse
Grant funds paid for a convection oven and cooking utensils so that kindergarten students can build math vocabulary and understand key math concepts by preparing and eating snacks. Team members: Karen Previtte, project manager; Tina Reynolds, Donna Levine, Carolyn Lorber and Sandra Arndt.
| Year: | 1998 - 1999 |
| Subject: | Math |
| Amount: | $200 |
| Project Manager: | Karen Previtte |
| School: | Coventry Elementary School |
Learning Buddies Build Math Skills and Friendships
October 9, 1998 by James Krouse
A class of OWE students from Heights High works on math skills each week with a targeted group of Noble students from all grades. The grant was used to fund games and supplies needed to make educational materials for the learning buddies to use together. This project replicates a previously funded project at Fairfax in a new setting with a different group of targeted students. Team Members: Faith Foster and Pamela Booker, Project Managers; Greg Kraus, Lenora Hobbs and Patricia Rahman.
| Year: | 1998 - 1999 |
| Subject: | Math |
| Amount: | $600 |
| Project Manager: | Faith Foster & Pamela Booker |
| Schools: | Cleveland Heights High & Noble Elementary Schools |
Learning Buddies
October 9, 1998 by James Krouse
A class of high school students enrolled in the OWE program makes weekly visits to Fairfax to play math games and participate in other math activities with a class of third graders. The interaction is designed to generate friendships and contribute to the academic, motivational and personal esteem of both groups.
| Year: | 1998 - 1999 |
| Subject: | Math |
| Amount: | $356 |
| Project Manager: | Stephanie Rullo |
| School: | Fairfax Elementary School |