Engaging, Interactive Middle-Math Program: Mentoring of Elementary Students
ACES middle and elementary school students join together to engage in challenging and interactive exercises on the math concept of Pi. The goal of the program is to motivate all learners through mentoring and diverse learning strategies that connect to ACES core values and academics. In preparation for the Pi Day event, all middle school math students research and create projects about Pi. On Pi Day, all elementary students are invited to visit the middle school math classes to see the older students’ presentation of Pi projects. All students enjoy sharing a variety of special activities together to enrich and deepen students' understanding of Pi while encouraging students of different ages and cultures to work together collaboratively. Students experience a sense of accomplishment by gaining new academic and social skills as they experience a sense of cooperation, team work and unity by working together with others as their confidence grows.