Bridge the Gap - Kufusa Mari Junior
The 3 year project will improve math comprehension in primary schools in rural Zimbabwe. At Grade 3 two specific competencies, as identified by teachers, will be addressed. In grade 7 students will form internal savings & lending (ISL) clubs and participate in income generating activities to learn practical mathematics applications. Funds applied for secondary school will be matched.
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Bridge the Gap - Kufusa Mari Junior
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The 3 year project will improve math comprehension in primary schools in rural Zimbabwe. At Grade 3 two specific competencies, as identified by teachers, will be addressed. In grade 7 students will form internal savings & lending (ISL) clubs and participate in income generating activities to learn practical mathematics applications. Funds applied for secondary school will be matched.
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 | 191 weeks ago Elizabeth Bara said: Naveen, thank you for your message. A Self-help Assistance Program (ASAP Africa) is seeking donor funding for the Business Leadership ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 191 weeks ago Naveen Shakir said: On July 28, 2009 the judges reviewed the entries for the Changemakers “Champions of Quality Education in Africa” competition ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 214 weeks ago Elizabeth Bara said: Thanks for your comment Stephanie. Unfortunately, since implementing the pilot project, the operating environment deteriorated ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 214 weeks ago Stephanie Marienau said: Thank you for your submission! I had the privilege of seeing this program in person several years ago and still believe that the ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 214 weeks ago Elizabeth Bara said: Jenna, thanks for this great question. The ISL groups will be formed at grade 7 level, the last year of primary school. The outcome we ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 215 weeks ago SEYDOU DIOP said: Comment le jeu peut-il aider les enfants à apprendre plus? -L’esprit de compétion créera une certaine émulation chez les élèves, ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 215 weeks ago Jenna Lawrence said: Elizabeth- Thanks for submitting this incredible project. I am intrigued with the way you tie microfinance and lending groups to ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
