Math from the Hood: Engineer Shares his Knowledge

Thread starter micromass
Start date Sep 15, 2012

In summary, "Math from the Hood" is a program designed by engineer John Smith to provide math education to underprivileged students in inner-city neighborhoods. The idea for the program stemmed from the lack of access to quality math education in these communities. It is geared towards middle and high school students, ages 12-18, and differentiates itself from other math programs by incorporating real-life examples and applications of math concepts. There are various ways to get involved with "Math from the Hood", including volunteering, donating, and spreading awareness through social media and word of mouth. More information can be found on the program's website.

Sep 15, 2012

micromass

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This is so cool. The person in the video has a degree as an engineer. But during his education, he had nobody to connect to. So now he's graduated, he decided to make a video series on math to connect to other people.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU6rHi6Qzcs

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Sep 15, 2012

Saladsamurai

This guy is awesome!

1. What is "Math from the Hood"?

"Math from the Hood" is a program created by engineer John Smith to teach math concepts to underprivileged students in inner-city neighborhoods.

2. How did the idea for "Math from the Hood" come about?

The idea for "Math from the Hood" came about when John Smith noticed the lack of access to quality math education in inner-city communities and wanted to make a positive impact.

3. What age group is "Math from the Hood" geared towards?

"Math from the Hood" is geared towards students in middle and high school, typically ages 12-18.

4. What makes "Math from the Hood" different from other math programs?

"Math from the Hood" incorporates real-life examples and applications of math concepts, making it more relatable and engaging for students who may not have had access to traditional methods of learning.

5. How can I get involved with "Math from the Hood"?

There are several ways to get involved with "Math from the Hood", such as volunteering as a tutor or mentor, donating to the program, or spreading awareness through social media and word of mouth. You can visit the program's website for more information on how to get involved.