Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction: Where STEM Students Flourish and Community Grows

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a key program at the Center for Science and Mathematics Education (CSME), SF State's primary resource for supporting STEM learning and training future STEM teachers. SI offers a series of one-unit SCI courses supplementing the STEM major gatekeeper classes and is a high impact peer-to-peer teaching and learning program.

Why support SI?

With decreased state funding for education, we need your help to continue the SI Program!

• Students who enroll in SCI courses earn on average a half-letter grade better and are twice as likely to pass the parent course on their first try.
• Students solidify their understanding of course material and develop effective study strategies to excel in their parent course.
• SI fosters peer connections and a sense of student community.
• Student facilitators gain valuable experience in STEM teaching, often building the confidence to pursue a teaching credential or PhD pathway.

What do students think of SI?

“SCI gave me confidence in my abilities.” - SCI 220 student, Spring 2018

“Anytime there was a question, the facilitators went above and beyond in order to make sure the concept in question was understood.” - SCI 115 student, Fall 2018

“Without this course I don't think I would have done as well just by studying on my own.” - SCI 215 student, Spring 2019

Your donation ensures that SI continues to be a thriving program, where STEM student success and retention remain at the forefront of the program's mission.

💜 $5 – box of dry erase markers for students

💛 $25 – teaching resources and materials that facilitators need to support peer learning

💜 $50 - chemistry molecule kit for SI students

💛 $100 - funds two facilitator salaries for a week of instruction

💜 $250 - stipends for SI faculty liaison mentors and advisors

💛 $3600 - funding for an entire semester of an SCI class

Your gift will ensure SI remains available for future STEM students at SF State.

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