Algebra Project

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The Algebra Project is a U.S. mathematics education initiative founded by civil rights activist Bob Moses to improve algebra access and achievement for historically underserved students.

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instanceOf mathematics education initiative
nonprofit organization
aim mathematics literacy as a civil right
basedOn civil rights organizing principles
country United States of America
surface form: United States
educationalLevel high school
middle school
field mathematics education
focus algebra
foundedBy Bob Moses
goal eliminate tracking in mathematics
ensure all students complete a college-preparatory algebra course by eighth or ninth grade
prepare students for college-preparatory mathematics
hasKeyPerson Bob Moses
Danny Glover
hasProgram curriculum development
family and community engagement
student organizing
teacher professional development
headquartersLocation Cambridge, Massachusetts
inception 1982
inspiredBy American civil rights movement
surface form: civil rights movement
mainSubject algebra readiness
high school mathematics
middle school mathematics
methodology five-step experiential learning model
nonprofitStatus 501(c)(3)
notableParticipant Young People’s Project
operatesIn public schools
rural school districts
urban school districts
purpose improve algebra access for historically underserved students
improve algebra achievement for historically underserved students
slogan math literacy is a civil right
targetAudience historically underserved students
students in low-income communities
students of color
uses community organizing strategies
experiential learning
student-centered pedagogy
website http://www.algebra.org
worksWith classroom teachers
community organizations
school districts

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Bob Moses notableWork Algebra Project
Bob Moses founded Algebra Project