We are pleased to announce that GEAR UP Massachusetts is the recipient of a competitive grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Education and Research Triangle Institute (RTI), to test and evaluate new learning strategies to help at-risk students who want to attend college after graduation.
As a recipient of the grant, our program is receiving additional funding for a Mathematics intervention for 12th graders in the 2010-’11 school year. This new program, Math Plus will work with 12th graders who have an interest in college but whose scores on Mathematics assessments would place them in remedial education rather than college-level courses upon entry into a college or university.
We believe this initiative is a tremendous opportunity for students at North High School. If successful, more students will start college without the costly remediation that is often a financial barrier to success. The grant will fully fund a mathematics elective course at the high school for GEAR UP students who fit the project criteria and who may require, under new state rules, an individualized plan for success.
Math Plus is based on a successful program at Worcester State University designed to help students move quickly from remedial status in mathematics to eligibility for college credit-bearing coursework. It is designed for students whose scores on the Elementary Algebra Accuplacer would place them in a remedial course in their first year of college. Accuplacer was developed by the College Board and is an assessment given by Massachusetts public institutions to determine whether students can enroll in college-level instruction.
Many students are interested in college, yet a surprising number—even some who pass MCAS— still place into remedial courses in higher education, and studies show that a large share of students in remediation often fail to attain a degree or certificate.
We look forward to partnering with you and welcome your support for this timely initiative.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Schedule your placement test at QCC Today!
Going to Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) this fall? You won't be alone! The student enrollment numbers are through the roof. You must take the Accuplacer (computer placement test, CPT) before you can register for classes. Follow these easy steps and register ASAP!
• Click “Register for a class” (at bottom of middle part of page).
• Click “English and Math placement test” (in blue lettering).
o Appointment calendar opens
• Click “setup appointment” in box of date you want.
• Click the time you would like to take test. (Tests are offered Monday through Thursday at 9:00, 1:00 and 4:00. On Friday they are offered only at 9:00 and 1:00. Not all times will be available on all days.)
• Follow instructions on page to fill out registration form.
• Click “Submit Appointment”.
On the day of the test you will go to the Administration Building, room B61. Arrive 15 min. before your scheduled time, bring a picture ID, and know your social security number. Expect to spend 2-3 hours testing.
To prepare for the test go to:
www.aims.edu/student/assessment/studyguides/index.html
To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor use the same web site, but click on Schedule Appointment with Academic Advisor instead of “English and Math Placement test” and proceed as before.
Thank you to my colleague Mrs. D'Angelo for compiling this information for our students!
How to Schedule an Accuplacer Test at QCC
• Go to http://www.qcc.edu/• Click “Register for a class” (at bottom of middle part of page).
• Click “English and Math placement test” (in blue lettering).
o Appointment calendar opens
• Click “setup appointment” in box of date you want.
• Click the time you would like to take test. (Tests are offered Monday through Thursday at 9:00, 1:00 and 4:00. On Friday they are offered only at 9:00 and 1:00. Not all times will be available on all days.)
• Follow instructions on page to fill out registration form.
• Click “Submit Appointment”.
On the day of the test you will go to the Administration Building, room B61. Arrive 15 min. before your scheduled time, bring a picture ID, and know your social security number. Expect to spend 2-3 hours testing.
To prepare for the test go to:
www.aims.edu/student/assessment/studyguides/index.html
To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor use the same web site, but click on Schedule Appointment with Academic Advisor instead of “English and Math Placement test” and proceed as before.
Thank you to my colleague Mrs. D'Angelo for compiling this information for our students!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Welcome!
Welcome to our new blog. We hope this site will keep students and families up to date with the GEAR UP programs at WEMS and NHS. This is a new tool we are learning to use. Please let us know if there are specific things you would like to see here and we will do our best to get the content up.
Enjoy the remainder of your summer vacation. Remember that colleges are open in the summer and tours are available. Get out there and fall in love with a campus. Get on mailing lists, request applications, develop a list of colleges and universities that you would like to apply this fall.
Take care and stay safe everyone!
Enjoy the remainder of your summer vacation. Remember that colleges are open in the summer and tours are available. Get out there and fall in love with a campus. Get on mailing lists, request applications, develop a list of colleges and universities that you would like to apply this fall.
Take care and stay safe everyone!
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