Tiffane Barrow

2017
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy

Barrow’s innovative teaching idea, “Student Created Math Textbook,” focuses on helping students create customized math textbooks. In addition to lessons on graphics and mathematical concepts, Barrow ensures that there is open communication, constant revision and reflection throughout the process. Ultimately, each student’s final copy will be professionally printed and bound into a personalized math textbook. Students will exchange textbooks to prepare for tests, and parents will be invited to solve their child’s math problems during a series of Math Family Nights. Eventually, the most detailed book will be replicated to help students district-wide. Through this project, Barrow hopes to foster mastery and innovation in the art of mathematics.