Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
math proficiency, underprivileged youth, learner personality
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Sociology
Abstract
Jaime Escalante received considerable recognition for an extensive calculus program that he initiated at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles. In the 1970’s, Escalante began actively recruiting otherwise-ordinary students to the college mathematics track. He said, “By showing them that there is an upward route to well-paid fulfilling careers through higher education, I immerse them in the concept that they, too, can succeed…” (Escalante and Dirmann 1990:411). The movie, Stand and Deliver, chronicles his success with this program.
Recommended Citation
Cluff, Shawna Raydene and Dufur, Dr. Mikaela
(2014)
"Math Proficiency Aiding Underprivileged Youth,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 386.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/386