POWER Embraces and Engages Youth with What's the Math in This? Expos at the Royal Oak Boys & Girls Club

Fifth grade is usually the time when students either develop an affinity for math related topics and careers or they start to do just enough to get by in school. POWER addresses some of the root causes of this trend and help youth to make meaningful math connections through its What’s the Math in This? Expos. Trust, engagement, and relevance are very important to youth in grades 5-9.

POWER What’s the Math in This? Expos are innovative gender-based, out of school experiences where youth ages 9-14 see, say, and do math in a fun way. The twenty hands-on, STEM focused activity stations and workshops challenge youth to think critically and apply the math they learn. Professionals and college students provide on the spot mentoring and opportunities for youth to explore careers. Parent and guardian sessions include a panel of STEM experts, workshops, and they also learn with their youth.

The 7th Annual What’s the Math in This? Expos will be hosted in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Macomb & Oakland Counties, located at 1545 E Lincoln Avenue in Royal Oak from 12:30-4:30 p.m. on October 19 for girls and October 26 for boys. All youth are welcome to attend. 

LaToniya A. Jones, a former math teacher, specialist, and school administrator founded POWER to provide high quality, math-focused learning experiences for youth and families in their nearby communities. “Youth leave our Expos more confident and considering math clubs, competitions, and careers that require higher math skills. Parents and guardians witness a different way of learning and say they appreciate the resources to expand their way of thinking about math as well”, says Ms. Jones.

There are a limited number of spaces and pre-registration is required at www.powertheyouth.org.