Carpentry Math and Community Impact

A unique middle school math program in Cincinnati teaches students carpentry skills through a class called 'Carpentry Math.' The program emphasizes practical applications of math concepts like measuring and angles. Students built custom benches for veterans at Joseph's House, a program aiding homeless veterans. The class, led by union carpenter Michele Stallings, highlights the importance of hands-on learning and gender inclusivity in construction. Ann Mitchell, the program's creator, focuses on training inner-city kids for construction jobs. Students express enthusiasm and encouragement for future projects, including building a shed for a local agency.

What was the main purpose of the unique middle school math program?

• To provide special gifts to veterans

• To improve students' reading skills

• To teach students advanced calculus

• To introduce students to computer programming

What practical skills were taught in the carpentry math class?

• Cooking and baking

• Painting and drawing

• Measuring and cutting angles

• Singing and dancing

What is the main mission of Joseph's House?

• To organize community sports events

• To offer medical services to the elderly

• To help veterans overcome homelessness

• To provide education to children

What challenge does Michele Stallings mention about being a female carpenter?

• Limited access to tools

• Adjusting body weight with materials

• Lack of job opportunities

• Difficulty in understanding math concepts

Who is the brainchild behind the carpentry math class?

• Jewell Hawkins

• Randi Stevens

• Ann Mitchell

• Michele Stallings

What advice does Ann Mitchell give to her students?

• Always use a calculator

• Measure twice, cut once

• Lefty-tighty, righty-loosey

• Measure once, cut twice

What is Jewell Hawkins' view on women in construction?

• Construction is too difficult for women

• Only men should work in construction

• Women can succeed if they set their minds to it

• Women should avoid construction jobs

What will Ann Mitchell's student builders be working on in their upcoming project?

• Designing a playground

• Constructing a community garden

• Building a new school

• Creating a shed for an agency