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| New Jersey Commission on Higher Education | ||
| | The Algebra Prep Program |
| | (New Jersey Institute of Technology) |
| | Program began: 1999 - Students enrolled: 25 - Sponsored by: New Jersey Institute of Technology, Private and public |
| | corporations and foundations, and LEAs |
| Contact Information: |
| | Rosa M. Cano, Associate Director, Center for Pre-College Programs; Director, Algebra Prep Program |
| | University Heights |
| | Newark, NJ 07102-1982 |
| | Phone: (973) 596-3424 |
| | Fax: (973) 672-1847 |
| | Email: cano@adm.njit.edu |
| | Web site: www.njit.edu/precollege |
| Program Description: |
| | The Algebra Prep Program is a four-week preparatory program for students entering the 8th or 9th grade who will be |
| | enrolling in Algebra I. The program is design to prepare these students to successfully complete Algebra I, the corner |
| | stone of the secondary school mathematics curriculum, and encourage them to follow not only prerequisite |
| | mathematics courses, but to choose advanced mathematics and college preparatory courses in high school. AP |
| | academic curricula are designed to help students overcome math anxiety by providing participants with opportunities |
| | to master Algebra concepts and higher-level problem-solving skills. The structure of the program includes classroom |
| | discussions and lectures, projects, portfolio assignments, homework, learning circles, tests, and field trips. |
| | Participants will learn Algebra I, communication skills, computer applications, and receive PSAT exam preparation. |
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| | The structure of the program includes classroom discussions, lectures, projects, portfolio assignments, homework, |
| | learning circles, rubric assessment tests, and field trips. Problem-solving skills are stressed throughout the program, |
| | allowing the students to feel confident in their abilities to make decisions, while encouraging them to attain their |
| | academic potential through hands-on projects related to any scientific and engineering discipline. Students work in |
| | teams in an effort to increase group dynamic skills so important in today's workplace. |
| Location of Program Services: |
| | College campus |
| Sources of students served by the program: |
| | Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 7th |
| | School(s) Served: Applications are mailed to schools, districts and individuals |
| | Communities served: Areas within commuting distance to NJIT, Newark, NJ |
| | County or City Served: Essex County |
| | Region served: Northern NJ |
| Program Services (Academic): |
| | Computer |
| | Accelerated |
| | Study |
| | Math/Science |
| | Critical Thinking |
| | Grade - Attendance |
| Program Services (Other): |
| | Social Skills |
| | Leadership |
| | Awareness |
| | Mentoring |
| Program Operation: |
| | Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Summer |
| | During School Hours |
| Special populations targeted by the program: |
| | Academic Performance - High |
| | Middle School Students |
| | Minorities |
| | Gifted |
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20 West State Street, PO Box 542, Trenton, NJ 08625-0542 Telephone: 609-292-4310 Fax: 609-292-7225 Last Updated: September 10, 2004 |
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