The math achievement gap among African American students is real, and we need to address it head-on. That’s exactly why I created FRO, 2, 3, 4!—as part of Jaifunde’s "Math Genius in the Making" campaign. This innovative workbook ties the beauty of Black hair to real math foundations, revealing how the very DNA of a child, coiled up on their crowns, hold the power of universal math laws and computations.
From the geometry in cornrows to calculating the radius of an Afro puff, this 24-page activity book dives into everything from pre-geometry and multiplication to fractions and 3D shapes. It’s a way for kids to re-connect seemingly abstract ideas and personalize their math learning. In the process, the math genius of every child is re-affirmed!
With FRO, 2, 3, 4!, I put 'FRO' in place of the cardinal number 1, letting kids know that their crowns and the way God made them is number 1. Most of all, I want my daughters—and all kids—to know that math is a part of you! It's in your mind, and is the hidden measure of your human make-up. As such, I tell all children: fear not math, for it is the very the practice of daring to measure your infinite excellence. Purchase, download, print and unleash today!