MATCH is a semester-long program, directed by AIM and sponsored by MAA Tensor SUMMA, that pairs mathematicians interested in K-12 outreach with socioeconomically disadvantaged Title I middle school classrooms. The program aims to improve historically underrepresented students’ attitudes and confidence about mathematics by providing engaging mathematical experiences and meaningful opportunities to interact with practicing mathematicians, or MATCH Fellows.
We are seeking middle school teachers and mathematicians to participate in the program. Please check out the application details below, and contact Program Director Javier Haro with any questions!
For Middle School Teachers
Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classrooms at Title 1 funded schools.
We are looking for classrooms to participate in the MATCH program, where our mathematicians, or MATCH Fellows, will present well-tested activities in three virtual classroom visits. These virtual visits will be conducted during the fall semester of the 2023-2024 school year.
Your participation would involve:
- Scheduling three dates and times with a MATCH Fellow to present an online lesson in one of your classes.
- Having your students complete exit tickets after each visit, as well as a brief pre- and post-program survey.
- Taking a brief teacher survey after each of the class visits.
Please note that the activities presented are intended as enrichment and are not necessarily tied to a specific school curriculum.
The priority deadline for applications is August 25, 2023. Please feel free to contact haro@aimath.org with any questions.
For Mathematicians
Open to faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and all mathematicians interested in K-12 outreach
Applications are now closed for our third cohort of MATCH Fellows. Please check back next year and contact Javier Haro at haro@aimath.org with any questions.
Your participation would involve:
- A summer training workshop that will bring together our group of Fellows with diverse mathematical and teaching experience to prepare them for working with middle students in a virtual setting.
- The orientation will be held on July 26th from 11am-2pm (PDT).
- Three virtual classroom visits with one class during Fall 2023 to lead and facilitate activities.
- A short survey after each visit and a 30-minute post-program interview talking about your experiences with the program.
All MATCH Fellows will receive a $500 stipend after their completion of the program.
