Introducing IDEATE MathCamp. Specifically targeted to elementary school children to gain a conceptual understanding and the “whys” of math, and to middle school children as they prepare for algebra, our camp is based on the YouCubed® curriculum developed by Professor Jo Boaler and a team of educators at Stanford University.
IDEATE is designed to inspire and boost math achievement for students of a wide array of backgrounds and skill levels. Students will work in groups, build and utilize visualizations, explore mathematical ideas and learn in both indoor and outdoor spaces. The camp is uniquely designed to challenge young minds while building confidence and making math fun.
Dr. Jo Boaler comments on math confidence in the pivotal middle school years.
WHY
Studies have shown that children often first experience math anxiety in middle school with the introduction of algebra and timed testing (Schwartz, 2001; Silva & White, 2013). Our goal is to help curb this anxiety with a fun and enriching curriculum that fosters exploration, creativity, teamwork and confidence.
WHO
Students in 5th through 8th grade; we welcome students at all levels interested in learning how to think differently about math.
Dr. Jo Boaler, a Professor of Education at Stanford University, co-founded YouCubed to help teachers, parents and middle school students develop confidence and a growth mindset through exploration and visualization of math principles that improve comprehension. YouCubed developed a specific camp curriculum and teacher training led by Dr. Boaler to focus on algebraic problem solving, the visualization of mathematics, and making connections between representations and ideas.
For more details on YouCubed and Dr. Jo Boaler including her Books, TED Talks and research articles visit www.YouCubed.org.