{"id":125728,"date":"2023-12-04T22:19:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T03:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=125728"},"modified":"2023-12-04T22:19:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T03:19:26","slug":"boscola-lauds-success-of-first-in-math-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=125728","title":{"rendered":"Boscola Lauds Success of \u201cFirst In Math\u201d Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

BETHLEHEM (DEC 4, 2023)<\/strong> \u2013 State Senator Lisa M. Boscola lauded the success that the First In Math program has had for elementary school students at multiple schools in the 18th Senatorial District. Students in 35 schools throughout the 18th<\/sup> Senatorial District active in the First In Math program saw a 4.1% increase in state-level assessments, the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA), for math compared to the statewide average of a 2.6% increase. The Economically Disadvantaged group (3,749 students) showed an even greater increase of 5.2% in scoring Proficient and Above, with a corresponding decrease of 5.7% in students scoring Below Basic.<\/p>\n

First In Math is supplemental educational program that improves attitudes and math proficiencies for elementary students that Senator Boscola secured $500,000 in funding to provide the program services to every elementary aged school student in the 18th<\/sup> District.<\/p>\n

\u201cImproving math skills in elementary school students is critical to their long-term academic success and it is why I worked to secure state funding to bring First In Math to schools throughout my district,\u201d Boscola stated. \u201cTo see students who are in schools with First In Math performing at a level that is 57% above the statewide average increase is proof that this is a wise investment of state funds.\u201d<\/p>\n

First In Math is a great supplemental resource that school districts may utilize to improve a student\u2019s fluency in mathematics. First In Math features hundreds of engaging math games designed to strengthen fact fluency, automaticity, computational thinking and other critical skills.<\/p>\n

Noteworthy highlights:<\/p>\n

\u2022 78% of schools saw an increase in scores.<\/p>\n

\u2022 20 schools outperformed the PA state average.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Four schools saw a double-digit increase in PSSAs.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Wilson\u2019s Avona ES had a 29.2% increase in PSSA math scores.<\/p>\n

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School mentions:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Marvine ES, Bethlehem Area SD: +8.7%<\/p>\n

\u2022 March ES, Easton Area SD: +10.2%<\/p>\n

\u2022 Kenneth Butz ES, Nazareth Area SD: +9.1%<\/p>\n

\u2022 DeFranco ES, Bangor Area SD: +8.9%<\/p>\n

\u2022 Williams Township ES, Wilson Area SD: +14.6%<\/p>\n

\u201cThese results prove that First In Math benefits the students who utilize it,\u201d Boscola said. \u201cIt truly makes math fun, supports independent learning and helps to develop students into problem solvers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since 1988, inventor Robert Sun and his team have developed more than 300 innovative games that foster mathematical confidence in children and adults.First In Math launched in 2002 by Robert Sun, an Easton resident. He said he was inspired to help students overcome anxiety and fear associated with math.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to Senator Boscola, student achievement in math is improving throughout the Lehigh Valley,\u201d Sun said. \u201cBuilding strong math and problem-solving skills in our children will strengthen our community\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nKurt J. Derr
\nOffice of Senator Lisa Boscola
\nOne East Broad Street, Suite 120
\nBethlehem, PA 18018<\/p>\n

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