Testimonials

"With the LMU-MAST Program, The Alliance for College Ready Schools decreased the overall percentage of students in Far Below Basic by 10%, reduced the percentage of Far Below Basic to 14% in Algebra 1 and Geometry, and surpassed LAUSD in reducing the number of Far Below Basic in Algebra 2 to 21%".
- Judy Burton
CEO, The Alliance for College Ready Schools


"The MAST program offered through LMU-CMAST provided our teachers and administrators with the guidance and support needed to transform our mathematics program. The implementation of the MAST strategies helped our teachers develop their instructional pedagogy and resulted in an increase in students’ proficient and advanced in Algebra I from 14% to 52% in one school year. Even more impressive was the significant decrease in students scoring below and far-below basic."
- Emilio Pack, Ed.D.
Director of New School Development, Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools


Teacher Testimonials

"Thanks for the invitation to the MAST PD today. It was very helpful. I have struggled for years with the concept of 'reviewing' for exams as it seems pointless for me to repeat the information for the students. The strategies presented today appear to be a very authentic and manageable way for students to take more ownership of learning and reviewing!"
- Alicia Gonzalez
Geometry Teacher, Animo Leadership


Student Testimonials

"I have enjoyed learning math with (Mr. S) and I have learned things I thought I wouldn't understand."
- Student of MAST Transformational Leader

"If hooks can be a little longer. Hooks are my favorite.  I love the way (Ms. F) teaches our class."
- Student of CMAST Clinical Faculty

"This teacher makes me understand math the most."
- Student of MAST Transformational Leader

"My math teacher is awesome!  He helps me better understand math.  Honestly, before he became my teacher I absolutely 'Hated' math.  I will admit its not my favorite class but it is the most interesting math class I have ever taken."
- Student of CMAST Clinical Faculty

"(Mr. G) is a really great teacher.  Seriously, he's willing to carefully assess how we're doing in terms of our understanding, not just the letters and number grades.  He tries hard to make sure we truly grasp the concept and not just get good marks on tests.  Plus, he's willingness to experiment and adapt his teaching style to his class is very refreshing and welcome."
- Student of a MAST Transformational Leader

"My current teacher is great because he explains everything to us very well and he gives us lots of practice problems so we understand the subject."
- Student of a MAST Transformational Leader

"This teacher has shown me that math can be fun and I absolutely love her teaching methods I was never motivated about math in my life and I respect my teacher for that."
- Student of MAST Clinical Faculty

"(Ms. C) is the greatest teacher I have ever had.  She makes math concepts enjoyable while connecting them to everyday situations."
- Student of MAST Clinical Faculty

"I am chest deep in Calc 2, but staying afloat. I had no idea of the interconnections between sequences, series and functions, your idea of looking for interconnections and each layer building upon the rest is helping me to grasp the big picture."
- Student of MAST Clinical Faculty