Linking Math & Literature
For the past several years, the New Providence School District has used the University of Chicago ‘Everyday Mathematics’ project to promote a meaningful mathematical experience for all students as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century society. The program combines real-life problem solving, multiple methods of instruction, and appropriate […]
Stain Glass Mural for Salt Brook
The NPEF awarded another grant to allow the National Art Honor Society to create a stain glass mosaic mural similar to the one they constructed for the High School media center for the front entrance of the Salt Brook school library. The grant covered the costs of the materials and the students and teachers will […]
Family Math (Part II)
Family Math is an after school family involvement program that provided elementary school children and their parents with opportunities to develop problem solving skills and understanding of mathematical concepts in an enjoyable, non-threatening atmosphere. Children and adults came together to do mathematics and then practice at home the ideas they learned in class. The NPEF […]
Science Days ’08
The grant was used to develop and present seven Science Days, one for each grade level from K through 6, at Allen W. Roberts School. Students rotated in small groups from station to station in order to study and experience exciting scientific experiments and hands-on activities that support and enhance the science curriculum.
Reading Comprehension – The Super QAR
The Question Answer Relationship (QAR) is a research-based method for getting students to think about what they read. The Super QAR, a program published by the Wright Group, aims to provide a shared language to make the largely abstract process underlying how we make sense of text concrete for students. Through this program, students are […]