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Math and Great Expectations

The UW-Stevens Point Department of Mathematical Sciences has launched a new program titled Math and Great Expectations (MAGE). This program began Jan. 31 in cooperation with the Stevens Point Area School District. The pilot section takes place at Washington Elementary school with a one-hour class per week. The program is totally free for elementary students.

UW-Stevens Point cares deeply for school district elementary students’ education and we want to improve their math skill. We provide  teachers (from the UWSP math department) and math class supplies. UWSP elementary education majors serve as class assistants. We hope more people get to know about this program and we hope more students get enrolled in this program.

The MAGE program is sponsored by the Department of Mathematical Sciences and the College of Letters and Science.

MAGE approaches

  • Teach basic math skills and challenge math content 
  • Engage students in learning
  • Engage parents as much as possible
  • Make math learning fun
  • Teach students how to apply math knowledge in everyday life
  • Help students develop interests in math

Useful math resources links

What critical topics will be covered?

  • Building elementary students’ math skills based on Common Core State Standards
  • Offering training and resources for solving math word problems; Singapore math; mixed operations; geometry; fractions; and more challenging math problems
  • Conducting math games and math activities for students
  • Sharing math resources for students 
  • Conducting pre-assessment and post assessment to measure students’ math skills 

MAGE Section 1 Time and Location

Dates: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 7, March 14
Time: 8:05-8:55 a.m.
Location: Washington Elementary School, 3500 Prais St, Stevens Point, WI 54481, Stevens Point, WI 54481

Contact person

MAGE Director/Teacher: Tongtong (Susan) Zhang
715-346-2752