Less than 1 hour. Once a week. A lifetime of difference.
Join Us for the 2024-25 School Year!
We are actively recruiting partners and school sites in Tulsa for the 2024-25 school year. Please fill out the interest form below, and we’ll be in contact.
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.
Open Sites Partner Sites Our Me & My Math Mentor program offers numerous benefits that help students thrive, including: Improved Math Fluency Increased Self-Confidence Reduced Absenteeism Stronger Relationships Benefits Beyond Math Proficiency Out-of-School Time Setting Game-Based Mentorship 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 given guidance on what topics to cover throughout the year that best align with what students are learning in the classroom. Games played include: Addition & Subtraction Games Fractions & Place Value Games Multiplication & Division Games Money & Time Games 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 for the 2024-25 school year. Schools Partners Volunteers For questions, reach out to: “They [students] got to see math as a fun thing and got the opportunity to see it used in real-world scenarios they didn’t see before. I also always think a perspective from a safe and stable adult is always impactful.” “Let me say I can’t thank this organization enough for a great experience. I look forward to being a part of it again.” “Our students loved coming to Math Mentors!” “One of my favorite things this semester was while we were playing a game that involved division; all of a sudden, it all made sense for one of the girls. In the following session, she immediately asked me to play a division game.”2024-2025 Sites, Sessions & Partners
These sessions are open to volunteers from across the community:
Volunteers from these partner organizations make these sessions possible:
Benefits
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.Program Structure
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.
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.
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.Games & Resources
Sum Swamp
Bingo (Addition & Subtraction)
Head Full of Numbers
Splat (Addition)
I Have, Who Has (Addition & Subtraction)
Math Match
Dominoes (Fractions)
Dominoes (Place Value)
Math Stacks (Place Value)
Fractions Wild
Bingo (Multiplication & Division)
Splat (Multiplication)
Math Match
Head Full of Numbers
I Have, Who Has (Multiplication)
Dominoes (Multiplication)
Money Bags
Telling Time Game
Money Match MeGet Involved!
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.
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.
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.
Abigail Vensel, Project Manager
Abigail.Vensel@TulsaSTEM.orgTestimonials
-School Facilitator at Sequoyah Elementary
-Mentor at Boevers Elementary
-School Facilitator at Darnaby Elementary
-Mentor at Moore Elementary
Me & My Math Mentor gives our students “confidence in math, newfound enjoyment and love for math games.”
-School Facilitator at Cedar Ridge Elementary
This program is made possible in part by our Mentoring Program Sponsor:
