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WHAT IS THE
3-POINT PLAN
1. Infuse history, confidence, and understanding into the learning process.
- Use the students' ancestors (Masters of Mathematics) to teach our students Advanced Mathematics. Seeing a master Math Mathematician that looks like the students will build self-esteem and confidence.
- Learn how to code (Python)
- Teach Recaman: Advanced Mathematical concept that comes from Columbia that shows students how to program computers.
2. Use deep conceptual understanding
How to do it, what to do, why use this method, show different representations and prove them, relate this to real-life situations.
3. Prepare the students for the future by using the past
Use Advanced Mathematical concepts from the ancient past and show how it relates to modern concepts.
What is
Black Math Genius?
Once your child completes this course they will have covered the following:
- Arithmetic
- Exponents, Roots, Logarithms
- Egyptian Mathematics
- Black Contributions to Mathematics
- Philosophies and Principles from KMT
- Python Programming
- Counting in Five Languages
- Algebraic Properties of Addition and Multiplication
- Area and Perimeter
- Integers
- Solving Equations
- Physics Concepts
- Modular Arithmetic
- Cryptocurrency
- Introduction to Calculus
This curriculum is designed for students between the ages of 5 and 12 years old (but we believe even 3-year-olds would benefit with your guidance). Our children don't have a learning gap. The adults have a belief gap - they don't believe in our children the way that they believe in White children or Asian children doing Mathematics. It's EXPECTED that Asian children will be "good" at Mathematics. Black people gave the world Mathematics - our children stand on the shoulders of giants. If they are given the same exposure, they will be great at STEM fields as well, specifically Mathematics. The Black Math Genius Course does that.
How is our program different?
- BMG puts black children at the center of learning. It revolves around an African-centered pedagogy that respects and expects the best from black children. The program doesn’t see them as a problem that needs fixing but as a genius that needs an encouraging facilitator and cheerleader.
- BMG does not teach around standards. It does not have a traditional flow. Instead, concepts are taught in clusters around specific topics or themes. For instance, the Malcolm X (Solving Equations) Module is about “Finding the Unknown”. Malcolm named himself X as he was searching for his unknown roots. In Algebra, ‘x’ represents the value of the unknown value the solver is seeking.
- BMG is future-focused and relevant to what’s important in life. We don’t ask students to figure out “how many cattle can be branded per hour if ten cattle can be branded per second.” Most black students live in big cities and have great common sense. Thus, our students will get stuck trying to figure this out because they don’t know what “cattle” is. Further, we understand the importance of not only Math, but also programming/coding for the future. Each section has a Python coding project to equip students to do well for the best careers of their time.
- Standardized testing is not working for our students, especially K-2 students and black students.
- Students are able to use what they learn in BMG to solve real-world problems.
Does Black Math Genius have a Tutoring Service?
Sometimes our children are struggling in specific subjects or concepts. We have a solution for them as well that need more specific help.
We have introduced our Black Math Genius Plus Subscription service.
What is
Black Math Genius PLUS?
Black Math Genius PLUS is a LIVE weekly tutoring program aimed to meet your children where they are in Math. Each week, your children will have online access to multiple live group Math tutoring sessions led by our gifted instructors. There will be two sessions per week, per group. As of today, we have 4 different groups; 3rd-5th Grades, 6th-8th Grades, Algebra 1, and High School Math group.
Our tutoring services are unique in that we:
- Focus on students having deep conceptual understanding of content
- Our tutors are extremely patient with students learning and thinking math
- We aim to build students' mathematical confidence
Class Schedule
Session Duration: 1 hour
| MONDAY | Starts at 6:30 PM (CST)/ 7:30 PM (EST) |
Algebra 1 tutor session |
| Starts at 8:00 PM (CST)/ 9:00 PM (EST) |
High School Math | |
| TUESDAY | Starts at 5:00 PM (CST) / 6:00 PM (EST) |
3rd-5th Grade Math tutor session |
| Starts at 6:30 PM (CST)/ 7:30 PM (EST) |
6th-8th Grade Math tutor session | |
| WEDNESDAY | Starts at 5:00 PM (CST) / 6:00 PM (EST) |
3rd-5th Grade Math tutor session |
| Starts at 6:30 PM (CST)/ 7:30 PM (EST) |
6th-8th Grade Math tutor session | |
| THURSDAY | Starts at 6:30 PM (CST)/ 7:30 PM (EST) |
Algebra 1 tutor session |
| Starts at 8:00 PM (CST)/ 9:00 PM (EST) |
High School Math |
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| SUNDAY | Starts at 6:30 PM (CST)/ 7:30 PM (EST) |
Open session (All grades) |
Who is behind
Black Math Genius?
Assata started teaching at the age of eighteen! In her twenties, she used her work ethic as leverage to become a partner of a restaurant in Lansing, MI. During this same period, she set a goal of retiring in her forties. In February of 2017, at the age of forty-one, she retired from her district-level position at the University of Chicago's Urban Education Institute. Prior to that position, Assata spent five years as a high school principal where she brought a school from red to green in terms of education, staff morale, and budget. As a teacher and principal, she traveled the world teaching other teachers how to teach Mathematics, physics, and engineering in a fun and engaging way; effective leadership; and systems and strategies for running a successful school.
She has a Mathematics degree from Michigan State University where she also served as the program coordinator. In 2009, she was voted one of the top Mathematics teachers in the state of Illinois. In 2005, she decided to invest in real estate alongside teaching. This would be her vehicle to retirement. To make this goal a reality, she first accumulated several properties to bring in enough rental income to replace her six-figure salary.
Afterward, she started flipping single-family homes to sustain the standard of living she had become accustomed to.
Her workshops and speaking engagements are what she calls, "EduAction". You will be educated and you will put that learning into action. It's about building wealth y'all!
What people are saying!
They were great!
My son is 13 and we are in the process of deschooling. I asked him to try the sessions one time and he asked to attend each week. He said that if he had a teacher like
Ms. Assata, he would have
liked school more.
Celina Smith
It was phenomenally enriching.
My daughter felt encouraged and this has been the highlight of her Sankofa membership. She even logged back in last week hoping they would start another session.
Z Upose
Ms. Moore was EXTREMELY patient, respectful, and knowledgeable.
We used the time as family time and enjoyed it. It was nice to see other children from different places and see the "get it", understand what she was teaching. It was nice that Assata was well versed and able to handle a wide range of topics, including sparking interest in NFTs.
Marsha Barrow Smith
Exceptional. Patient and helpful. Showed love and respect
for each child.
My youngest son with dyslexia says she really knows her stuff and helped him with the problem and broke it down, and made it simple without struggle. He says her behavior was good. Didn't yell at kids if they got it wrong. But she kept the same nice personality and even when the time was up, she kept her heart open to continue to help us. Thank you!
Jackie