Advance # 3020512
Providing resources for the science and mathematics courses at seven Methodist High Schools
Background / History
In keeping with its long-held ministry commitment to serve the poor and populations in despair, and to provide sound educational opportunities for them in Cote d'Ivoire, the Conference of the United Methodist Church, Cote d'Ivoire has worked to establish schools across the country since 1926. Many of the schools in The United Methodist School System of Cote d'Ivoire (UMSS-CI) are located in rural, economically depressed areas.
An increasing number of parents across the country, regardless of their ability to pay for education, want to have their children attend The United Methodist schools as the best educational option. Over the past 10 years, Cote d'Ivoire has faced internal political, economic, and military struggles that have impacted the country's financial and economic position.
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Mission
The purposes of this project are to:
1) Increase the levels of academic instruction within The United Methodist Schools of Cote d'Ivoire by focusing on the areas of mathematics and science (starting with the seven high schools).
2) Improve the telecommunications capabilities within Cote d'Ivoire to facilitate the communications between schools and between the central school office in Abidjan.
3) Improve the ability to transport supplies (and individuals) within Cote d'Ivoire for travel to the individual schools (maternelles, primaires, secondaires, and university level).
Goals & Objectives
The goals of this project will be measured or attained within a 12-month period to:
1) Increase student comprehension of high school and post-secondary levels of mathematics as measured by the national examinations.
2) Increase student comprehension of high school and post-secondary levels of science as measured by the national examinations.
3) Improve the communications among the schools and with the central office through the implementation of state-of-the-art computer and communications equipment.
Activities Plan
When approved and ordered, the central office of The United Methodist Schools of Cote d'Ivoire will need to:
1) Train and prepare staff members to set up computer materials for each school.
2) Train and prepare staff members to set up science and mathematics materials for implementation at each school.
3) Assign staff members to deliver the materials to the high school locations.
4) Coordinate staff training sessions with each high school director for the use of the science, mathematics, and computer equipment.
Project Outcomes
With the implementation of the support materials for the mathematics and science teachers, the students of The United Methodist Schools of Cote d'Ivoire will have the opportunity to:
1) Expand their knowledge of mathematics through the use of applied applications and materials to enforce the theoretical models.
2) Expand their knowledge of science through the use of applied applications and materials to enforce the theoretical models.
3) Expand their knowledge "outside of" the world of Western Africa to be exposed to information from around the world.
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Project Indicators
Measurable markers will include:
1) National standardized test scores of students attending and graduating from The United Methodist Schools of Cote d'Ivoire will increase by 10 percent over the scores of public school students.
2) The percentage of graduates of The United Methodist Schools of Cote d'Ivoire who continue with post-secondary level coursework upon high school graduation will be higher than the rate of public school students/graduates.
3) The percentage of high school graduates of The United Methodist Schools of Cote d'Ivoire who continue post-secondary studies in subject areas related to mathematics and/or science will be higher than the rate of public high school graduates.
Budget & Financial Information
| INCOME |
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| Advance Financial Goal |
$183,561.00 |
| Anticipated Revenue from Fund Raider |
$75,000.00 |
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$258,561.00 |
| EXPENSES |
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| Advanced 10000 Series Microscopes 70 @ $325 Each |
$22,750.00 |
| Animal Cells Basic Slide Set: 40 @ $54 Each |
$3,780.00 |
| Plant Cells Basic Slide Set: 70 @ $54 Each |
$3,780.00 |
| How Cells Reproduce: 7 @$48 Each |
$336.00 |
| Meiosis Model Activity Set: 7@ $115 Each |
$805.00 |
| Easy Biology Demos and Labs: 70 @ $25 Each |
$1,750.00 |
| Content Area Graphic Organizers: 70 @ $25 Each |
$1,750.00 |
| Introduction to Mineral Crystals Model Kit: 70 @$5 |
$3,500.00 |
| Geometry of Crystal Structure Model Kit: 7 @ $100 |
$700.00 |
| Families of Elements Experiment Kit: 7 @ $90 Each |
$630.00 |
| 3M 1711 Overhead Projector: 14 @ $170 Each |
$2,380.00 |
| 3M 1711 Overhead Projector Replacement Lamps: 70 @ |
$2,100.00 |
| Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphi |
$44,100.00 |
| Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner 4x2 Doubl Cab Long Bed (5 |
$28,000.00 |
| "HP Laptop Centrino 2GHZ de Processeur Graveur DVD |
$67,200.00 |
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$183,561.00 |
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