Rural Math Excel Partnership (RMEP) Project
About the Intervention
The Rural Math Excel Partnership (RMEP) Project is a model of shared responsibility among families, teachers, and communities in rural Virginia areas designed to prepare students for success in advanced high school and postsecondary STEM studies. The program targets students in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Algebra Functions and Data Analysis (AFDA) courses across 14 schools in six rural Local Education Agencies. Core components include: (1) a gap analysis and development of a Math Advanced Study (MAS) guide that identifies essential math competencies for STEM workforce readiness, (2) professional development and ongoing coaching for participating teachers, (3) Family Math Nights conducted by teachers to engage parents, (4) a project website and social media presence providing resources, (5) community-based STEM career events, and (6) technology access including tablets and broadband internet for students to complete online video homework assignments through Khan Academy via the MARi platform. The intervention was implemented from 2013-2015, with full implementation occurring in fall 2015 when the project focused on 24 high-implementing teachers. Teachers assign instructional videos as homework to help students master foundational math competencies needed for STEM careers.
Statistical Findings
No effect: on math achievement (SOL scores)
No effect: on student attitudes toward math
No effect: on student interest in STEM careers
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Focus Areas
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General EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-Face, HybridDisability Support
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Student(s), Teachers/Instructional TeamsCitation
Cara, S., Jaunelle, P., Katherine, N., Marianna, L., Raymond, M. & Rebecca, S. (2016). Evaluation of the Rural Math Excel Partnership Project Final Report (ED579268). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED579268.pdf.
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