Stand and Deliver Movie
How many students took the test? How many passed?
18 out of 18
What test do the students take?
Advanced placement Calculus
How long did the students study for the test?
All summer
Where did Kimo say that their number sense came from?
Aztec ancestors.
What did one of the mother say to her daughter about taking the calculus class?
Boys don't marry smart girls
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.
How does Escalante help Angel? Why?
Gives him 3 books
What nickname did Angel get?
Hairnet man
What is needed to be successful to achieve your goals(3)?
Hard work, sacrifice, believe in yourself.
What happens to Escalante due to stress?
Heart attack
What nickname did they give Escalante?
Kimo
What level are his students when he arrives? In a year?
Lowest level math; calculus
What attitude did the parents have about learning?
Not necessary, especially for girls.
What did he use to teach fractions?
Pieces of apple.
Name 3 family problems that almost keep students from achieving goals.
Siblings, illness, helping parents/grandparents
What interfered with Guadalupe's education?
Taking care of family
What happened to his car the first day?
Window broken & radio stolen
What is "ganas"?
to have the desire.
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
How did he explain negative numbers?
Digging a hole.
Explain what this meant, "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.
Explain. "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!" Do you agree or disagree, Why?
Escalante-test reps; they suspected the class of cheating because of their race.
Why did Pancho not want to take the summer classes?
He could make more money working for his uncle.
What did Escalante say to the test reps?
He wanted to see the scores; he accused them of discrimination
What did Angel mean about Kimo not ever listening?
He would not ever listen to reasons not excuses.
Why was Anita going to quit?
Her dad made her work at the family business
How did the students feel after being accused?
Mad, sad, offended
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 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 comments of the teacher was he called on from a student?
Using student's personal life to entertain the class.
