RUME 28
2026
Alexandria, Virginia
PRIME-ing Teaching Assistants for Inclusive and Effective Instruction in Gateway Math Courses
Page: 1480
PRIME (Preparing Responsive and Inclusive Instruction for Meaningful Mathematical Experiences) is a professional development initiative aimed at empowering Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) to deliver inclusive and responsive instruction in gateway math courses with historically high DFW (drop, fail, withdraw) rates. The program addresses disparities in student success that disproportionately affect marginalized student populations. By equipping GTAs with evidence-based pedagogical strategies and fostering a deeper understanding of a sense of belonging’s impact on students’ success, PRIME aims to build a more equitable mathematical learning environment. This poster will share the program’s design, key pedagogical interventions, and initial implementation data. It will also explore the role of GTAs in mitigating systemic inequities in undergraduate STEM education, and how a collaboration between a university’s central teaching and learning office and math department can support graduate students, faculty and undergraduates.