Involving Latino Parents With Mathematics Through Family Math Nights: A Review of the Literature

Grounded in J. L. Epstein's (2001) types of involvement, this literature review investigates family-school partnerships that (a) empower Latino families in the area of mathematics education, (b) promote student achievement in mathematics, (c) impact parent-child involvement in mathematics at ho...

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Published in:Journal of Latinos and education 2009-06, Vol.8 (3), p.219-230
Main Authors: Lopez, Cynthia Ortiz, Donovan, Loretta
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cultural Awareness
Curricula
Families & family life
family math
Family School Relationship
family-school partnerships
Hispanic Americans
Hispanic people
Latino parent involvement
Literature Reviews
Mathematics Achievement
Mathematics Education
Parent Participation
Parents & parenting
Partnerships in Education
School Activities
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Summary:Grounded in J. L. Epstein's (2001) types of involvement, this literature review investigates family-school partnerships that (a) empower Latino families in the area of mathematics education, (b) promote student achievement in mathematics, (c) impact parent-child involvement in mathematics at home, and (d) support Family Math Nights. Family Math Nights are school-sponsored events in which parents, teachers, and students interact around a mathematics curriculum. Effective partnerships between schools and Latino families consider language, individual differences, and parental concerns and view parents as partners in the education process. Implications of the review extend to math educators and school administrators.
ISSN:1534-8431
1532-771X
DOI:10.1080/15348430902888666