About the Prime Center

The PRIME Center was established in 2008 to...

Expand the talents of mathematically promising middle and high school students.

Work with faculty and ASU students on research and development projects.

• Bioinformatics
• Flight simulation
• Math and film production.                                                           
• Food suply chain
• Math trails
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Assist students with difficulties in mathematics (all levels: elementary, middle, and secondary).

• Diagnosis of math difficulties
• Clinics for student remediation
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Provide parent seminars and workshops.

• Getting ready for school math
• Supporting your child’s study of mathStrategies for reading math- themed storybooks
• Good math software games, board games, and books for children of all ages
• Opportunities for extracurricular math activities for children

Prepare the community to support mathematics education.

• Seniors Supporting Students-senior citizens assist teachers and students in schools
• Math Roundtables for business and community leaders and educators:
• Preparing students for college and the workplace
• Offering apprenticeships for students and teachers

Increase the pool of talented teachers in mathematics at all levels.

• Specialist workshops for teachers in early childhood math, science, and technology
• Institutes in mathematics and science informatics
• Scholarships for smart mathematics students interested in teaching
• Programs for talented professionals ready for career moves to mathematics education

Offer ongoing professional development for teachers.

• The mathematics curriculum: What is new in content and pedagogy?
• Strategies for conducting mathematics needs assessment in your school or district.
• Models for professional development of your teachers