stand and deliver long
What test do the students take?
Advanced placement
How long did the students study for the test?
All summer
What tricks does Escalante use to motivate his students? (3)
Apples for fractions, chair in front of the room, chanting
Why did Escalante think his students should study calculus?
College credit
What was his job before teaching?
Computer company
What was he hired to teach?
Computers
What was his first day like?
Disrespected; bell was rigged
Where does he teach?
East L.A.
"Tough guys don't do math, tough guys deep-fry chicken for a living."
Escalante-Angel; he was being cocky so Kimo said that's where he would be without school.
"There are some people in this world who assume you know less than you do because of your name and your complexion, but math is a great equalizer."
Escalante-class; if you know math you can get any job regardless of race.
"Those scores would have never been questioned if my kids did not have Spanish surnames and come from barrio schools. You know that!"
Escalante-test reps; they suspected the class of cheating because of their race.
As Pancho is struggling with a calculus question, Escalante asks, "do you want me to do it for you?"
Frank answers, "Yes, " and Jaime wants him to say "No."
How does Escalante help Angel?
Gives him 3 books
Who in Angel?
Hairnet man
Why did Lupe get mad at Pancho?
He said their relationship was only for the summer.
What did Escalante say to the test reps?
He wanted to see the scores; he accused them of discrimination
What happens to Escalante due to stress?
Heart attack
Why was Anita going to quit?
Her dad made her work at the family business
Why did Ana leave in the middle of the test the second time?
She had a college interview.
What interfered with Guadalupe's education?
Taking care of family
How did Escalante help Anita?
Talked to her dad
What did he propose in the teacher's meeting?
Teach calculus
Who is Jaime Escalante?
Teacher
Why did the test officials think the students cheated?
They all missed the same questions
What are the results?
They all passed
What were the 2nd round's results?
They all passed and many perfect scores
Why did Escalante want his students to retake?
To prove that they didn't cheat.
What did the students do to celebrate finishing the AP exam?
Went swimming at the beach
What happened to his car the first day?
Window broken & radio stolen
What is the key to success?
gana - desire
Why did Angel say "I strangled him. His body's decomposing in my locker."
he jokingly confessed to stealing the test.
