GEAR UP for Math

Every child deserves access to a quality education and the opportunity to earn a college degree. Arizona’s economic prosperity depends on increasing the number of residents who have a degree or a workforce credential.

This three-day series is focused on math instruction for middle and high school students as a part of the work of Arizona GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs). Since 2000, Arizona GEAR UP has strengthened the pipeline leading to educational attainment in two ways:

• One, by increasing high school graduation and postsecondary enrollment for thousands of students from diverse communities across Arizona.
• And two, by leveraging resources to support Arizona’s education priorities and expanding capacity to make local and state initiatives possible.

Participants at each GEAR UP event will:

• Learn how to identify and address the needs of diverse groups of students regarding algebra instruction.
• Learn new strategies to implement in their classrooms.
• Work to plan instruction vertically across grade levels to ensure a high impact on students.