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FSW Hosts Annual “Family Math Night”

Oct 6, 2015

OCTOBER 6, 2015 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) School of Education presents “Family Math Night” on Tuesday, November 17, 5:45 - 7:30 p.m., in Building U at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Students in Kindergarten through the fifth grade are encouraged to attend this free family-oriented event centered on fun math games.

The purpose of the event is to show students and parents that math is fun! Attending families will play games created by FSW School of Education teacher candidates. This free event is open to the public. Students are encouraged to register at familymathnight@fsw.edu.

“Learning mathematics successfully requires a joint effort between home and school,” said Mary Robertson, FSW Professor of Mathematics Education. “College research shows students that work cooperatively with their parents have higher academic achievement.”

For more information about Family Math Night at FSW, contact Mary Robertson at (239) 432-5212 or mary.robertson@fsw.edu.

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Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.

Last Updated: October 6, 2015