1. M ath Through Mariachi Tucson GEAR UP Project The University of Arizona Office of Early Academic Outreach

2. W hat if there was a new way for students to learn mathematics?

3. W hat do we know about triangles?

4. E qual support E qual participation E qual relevance

5. R igor R elevance R elationships

6. F amilies T eachers S tudents

7. F amily engagement S ervices to students C urriculum and professional development

8. A cademic culture F amily culture C ommunity culture

9. T heoretical framework:

10. W hat makes a Math Through Mariachi lesson unique?

11. W hat if there was a new way for schools to connect with families?

12. H ow is a program of this scale implemented?

13. GEAR UP Grant received by UA Office of Early Academic Outreach 1 st MTM Summer Program 20052006200720082009201020112012 Grade Level: 7 th 8 th 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th After school MTM Tucson International Mariachi Conference ~20 students 3 rd MTM Summer Program 2 nd MTM Summer Program MTM high school elective course GEAR UP Cohort Graduates After school MTM program and middle school elective course: sustained

14. DATA: Parent’s views on mathematics I think my child will do well in high school math95% I think my child would do well in a career requiring math ability95% In general, my child is very good at math93% My child is doing well in math this year93% My child is doing his or her best in math96% It is important to me that my child does well in math92% This program has made my child more interested in math94% This program has made my child more comfortable and confident with math96% The mariachi program helped my child to think about math92% Evaluation Research and Development (ERAD), The University of Arizona.

15. DATA: Parent’s views on music Performing music in this program improved my child’s self-confidence95% I am glad that my child learned to play mariachi music93% I would recommend this program to other parents93% The instructors were good at motivating my student to learn93% I liked the concerts96% I am glad that my child is learning more about reading music95% Evaluation Research and Development (ERAD), The University of Arizona.

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18. For More information, contact The Tucson GEAR UP Project at the University of Arizona at (520)626-4640 Dr. Elizabeth Arnot-Hopffer Associate Director of Tucson GEAR UP Project EAH@email.arizona.edu Victor Mercado, M.Ed. College Coach VFM@email.arizona.edu Crystal Bartels Math Specialist Cbartels@email.arizona.edu