Transcript Yes to Math Study Groups!

Instead of No MSG……
Yes to Math Study Groups!
LACES Math Department
Alexis Pleasant -Math Teacher
Math 6, Honor’s Math 7,
& Math Analysis/Trigonometry
Why Study Alone?
When You Can Study in A
Group!
Yes MSG!
• Benefits of Study Groups
– Establish a support system
– Compare and contrast class notes
with other peers
– Enhanced or increased
understanding of course content.
– Increase in academic performance
in math classes.
– Improved standardized test scores
After School
Math Study Groups
• When: Every Monday &
Thursday from 3:15pm to
5:00 pm
• Where: Math & Science
Building (Blue Building)
• Late Bus transportation is
provided, students must
stay the entire time to
receive a late bus pass!
Yes MSG!
• After School Study Group
Program is Sponsored by the
Math Department
• Teachers
– Robert Vriesman, Department Chair
(Room 140)
– Frank Wilson (Room 137)
– Alexis Pleasant (Room 143)
– Richard Rasiej (Room 142)
– Bertha Mendoza (Room 138)
– Seth Miller (Room135)
– Eli Lieberman (Room141)
– Milla Hill (Room 164)
– Gerard Lynch (Room 136)
What Study Group
is Not….
• Child Care
• Homework Club
Students in Action
Study Group Transitions!
• Cafeteria to the Math
Classrooms
• Four classrooms in
operation
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Math 6 & 7
Algebra I & II
Geometry
Trig Math Analysis, AP
Calculus & AP Statistics
What Students
Are Saying!
• “Productive way to learn!”
– Milton Posner, 6th grader
• “Easier to do math assignment!”
– Emiliano Martorell, 7th grader
• “Focused environment”
– Joseph Chavoya, 12th grader
• “Friends help me with what I
don’t understand. We help each
other!”
– Maya Bachar, 7th grader
After School
Math Study Groups
• When: Every Monday &
Thursday from 3:15pm to
5:00 pm
• Where: Math & Science
Building (Blue Building)
• Late Bus transportation is
provided, students must
stay the entire time to
receive a late bus pass!
After School
Math Study Groups
• Food is Provided: For a
nominal fee
(Thank you Mrs. Robinson)
• Students may bring their
own snacks.
Math Study Groups
• Study groups outside of
school are highly
encouraged.
Math Study Groups
• Study Group Forms
These forms
must be signed
by a parent or
a teacher!