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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