Once a week. A lifetime of difference.
Through engaging gameplay centered on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, students develop essential math skills and build confidence—all while having fun!
We collaborate with schools, partner organizations, and mentors to establish Math Mentor sites across Tulsa. We provide the necessary supplies, training, and logistical support to ensure these sites are equipped to inspire and educate students.
Program Structure
Out-of-School Time Setting
The sessions for Me & My Math Mentor occur before school, during lunch, and after school, ensuring students don’t miss out on other learning experiences while making meaningful connections to reinforce the math skills they’re learning in school.
Game-Based
In an informal and low-pressure learning environment, children engage in enjoyable math-based games with their peers, fostering motivation through a student-to-mentor ratio of 4:1. This relaxed setting, with its emphasis on fun activities and small group interactions, reduces anxiety and sparks enthusiasm for math.
Mentorship
Our mentors are STEM professionals and community volunteers, allowing students to connect with relatable adults and challenge STEM stereotypes. The small group setting provides personalized adult attention, fostering a sense of belonging and inspiration to pursue STEM fields that large classrooms often lack.
Program Benefits
Our Me & My Math Mentor program offers numerous benefits that help students thrive, including:
Improved Math Fluency
M4 participants demonstrate accelerated academic growth, outpacing their peers on Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments, which evaluate instructional levels and learning gains over time.
Increased Self-Confidence
Pre- and post-program surveys show that by engaging in interactive activities and seeing tangible results of their efforts, students gain a heightened sense of ownership, accomplishment, and self-confidence, reinforcing their belief in their ability to learn and excel.
Reduced Absenteeism
Participating schools observe a remarkable impact on student attendance, with M4 participants exhibiting a higher likelihood of being present on program days, and the program’s positive influence extends further, contributing to a notable reduction in overall absenteeism throughout the year.
Stronger Relationships
Participants report stronger relationships with both adult mentors and peers, as evidenced by pre- and post-program surveys highlighting a sense of community fostered through regular interactions and collaborative learning activities.
Benefits Beyond Math Proficiency
While building a strong foundation in mathematical concepts is a core objective, Me & My Math Mentor (M4) offers a holistic experience that extends far beyond just enhancing math proficiency. Through personalized mentorship from passionate STEM professionals, students gain invaluable life skills that transcend the classroom.
Me & My Math Mentor Sites
Open to Volunteers:
- Boevers Elementary | Thursdays, 12:45-1:15 PM
- Burroughs Elementary | Tuesdays, 2:30-3:00 PM
- Cedar Ridge Elementary | Mondays, 3:15-4:00 PM
- Darnaby Elementary | Mondays, 3:15-4:00 PM
- Lindbergh Elementary | Wednesdays, 3:15-4:00 PM
- Moore Elementary | Wednesdays, 12:50-1:20 PM
- Sequoyah Elementary | Tuesdays, 3:15-4:00 PM
Partner Organizations:
- Ellen Ochoa Elementary, in partnership with John Zink | Wednesdays, 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
- Kendall-Whittier Elementary, in partnership with The University of Tulsa | Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM
- Key Elementary, in partnership with Garver | Wednesdays, 12:45-1:15 PM
- McClure Elementary, in partnership with the Youth at Heart Program & Hyde Park Neighborhood Association | Tuesdays, 4:15-5:00 PM
- Rosa Parks Elementary, in partnership with QuikTrip | Wednesdays, 12:30-1:00 PM
Games & Resources
The M4 Cart is equipped with approximately 20 board games that are standards-aligned for 3rd grade. Mentors will be trained on strategies they can use to support students while playing the games and giving guidance on what topics to cover throughout the year that best align with what students are learning in the classroom.
Addition & Subtraction:
Fractions & Place Value:
Get Involved
Are you interested in Math Mentors for 2024-25? We are actively seeking partners, schools, and mentors to launch new sites in the Tulsa area throughout the 2024-25 school year.
Schools
In partnership with schools across the Tulsa metro area, we offer our program at your site completely free of charge. We handle all the logistics, including providing the necessary games and materials, as well as recruiting, background-checking, and training mentors. In return, schools are responsible for designating a site facilitator and assisting in student recruitment.
Partners
Businesses and community organizations that adopt a site agree to provide 4-10 volunteers weekly for 1 hour of gameplay focusing on math skills. We work with each school and partner to determine a regular schedule and program capacity and provide all of the materials and training that volunteer groups need.
Volunteers
No prior experience is required to become a mentor! Anyone who can perform basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division can contribute to supporting students through our math games. We offer comprehensive training and equip mentors with effective strategies to create an enjoyable learning environment for students.
For questions, reach out to: Abigail Vensel, Project Manager