The Count Me In program at the University of Toronto aims to reduce math anxiety and improve student confidence through fostering student enthusiasm for math, and helping educators to teach math in engaging ways. The goal of the Count Me In program is to improve attitudes and beliefs, and counter anxiety towards math through working with young Canadians and educators to inspire interest in mathematics and motivate them to see math as part of their future education. This program works towards this goal through two initiatives: an in-school program for elementary students and a program for math teachers.
Focus
- Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
- Career exploration
- Community engagement
- Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Timeframe
- Fall Term
- Winter Term
Participants
Ages
- Elementary school students (K-5)
- Middle school students (gr. 6-8)
Groups
- Low-income students