Math Through Mariachi

Tucson GEAR UP ProjectThe University of Arizona

Office of Early Academic Outreach

What if there was a new way for students to learn

mathematics?

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Equal support Equal participation

Equal relevance

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Relevance

Relationships

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Teachers

Students

Family engagement

Services to students Curriculum and

professional development

Academic culture

Family culture

Community culture

Theoretical framework:

What makes a Math Through Mariachi lesson unique?

What if there was a new way for schools to connect with

families?

How is a program of this scale implemented?

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DATA: Parent’s views on mathematics

I think my child will do well in high school math 95%

I think my child would do well in a career requiring math ability 95%

In general, my child is very good at math 93%

My child is doing well in math this year 93%

My child is doing his or her best in math 96%

It is important to me that my child does well in math 92%

This program has made my child more interested in math 94%

This program has made my child more comfortable and confident with math 96%

The mariachi program helped my child to think about math 92%

Evaluation Research and Development (ERAD), The University of Arizona.

DATA: Parent’s views on music

Performing music in this program improved my child’s self-confidence 95%

I am glad that my child learned to play mariachi music 93%

I would recommend this program to other parents 93%

The instructors were good at motivating my student to learn 93%

I liked the concerts 96%

I am glad that my child is learning more about reading music 95%

Evaluation Research and Development (ERAD), The University of Arizona.

Buzzell, M. & Massie, E. (Director and Co-Director/Producer). (2008, April 1). Independent Lens [Television broadcast]. New York and Washington, DC: Public Broadcasting Service.

Cabrera, A.F., Deil-Amen, R., Prabhu, R., Terenzini, P.T., Lee, C., & Franklin, R.E. (2006). Increasing the College Preparedness of At-Risk Students. 5, 79-97.

Carrion, L. (Producer). (2008, June 24). Mariachi Math: Preparing for college with music and math [Television broadcast]. http://ondemand.azpm.org/videoshorts/watch/2008/6/24/kuat-mariachi-math/?q=math%20through%20mariachiTucson, AZ: Arizona Public Media

Cheek, J.M., & Smith, L. R. (1999). Music training and Mathematics achievement. Adolescence, 34(136), 759-761.

Civil, M., & Bernier, E. (2006). Exploring Images of Parental Participation in Mathematics Education: Challenges and Possibilities. Mathematical Thinking & Learning: An International Journal. 8, 309-330.

Franklin, J. (2006). The n3w3st trand? in Education Update, 49, Association for supervision and curriculum development, 11-12.

G 疣 dara, P. (2002). A study of High School Puente: What we have learned about preparing Latino youth for postsecondary education. Educational Policy, 16 (4): 474-495.

Gutierrez, R. (2002).Beyond Essentialism: The Complexity of Language in Teaching Mathematics to Latina/o Students.. American Educational Research Journal. 39, 1047-1088.

Lopez, E.M., Gallimore, R., Garnier, H., & Reese, L. (2007). Preschool Antecedents of Mathematics Achievement of Latinos: The Influence of Family Resources, Early Literacy Experiences, and Preschool Attendance. Journal of Behavioral Science, 29, 456-471.

Martin, M. (Executive Producer). (2007, June 20). Tell Me More [Radio broadcast]. Washington, DC: National Public Radio.

Rauscher, F. H. (2003). Can music instruction affect children’s cognitive development? ERIC Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting.

University Press, (2007, June 27). Middle School Students Showcase Math-based Music Skills. UA News, Retrieved September 7, 2008, from http://uanews.org/node/13436

Bibliography

For More information, contact The Tucson GEAR UP Project at the University of Arizona at (520)626-4640

Dr. Elizabeth Arnot-HopfferAssociate Director of Tucson GEAR UP Project

EAH@email.arizona.edu

Victor Mercado, M.Ed.College Coach

VFM@email.arizona.edu

Crystal BartelsMath Specialist

Cbartels@email.arizona.edu