Readability:  Eighth grade

BEFORE READING: Have the reader read the headline and predict what might be covered in the article. Then ask the reader to read the article silently and be prepared to answer some discussion questions about the content.

DURING READING: Offer to help with any words causing difficulty for the reader.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as the following to check for comprehension and/or to promote a discussion of the article.

1. What are the objectives of the Minority Youth Construction Program?
2. What kind of time commitment is expected of those accepted for the program?
3. How is studying about construction expected to help those in the program with the study of mathematics?
4. Would you be interested in such a program if it were available to you?  Why or why not?