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American Mathematical Society

High school (ages 12+)
Mathematics & Numbers

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/american-mathematical-society

Step 2 · Questions

1. What is the founding year?
2. What is the core mission?
3. When was the AMS founded?
4. What does the AMS do for math lovers?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

Mathematical Scholarship
Dissemination
Advocacy

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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Answer key (teacher copy)

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding year?1888
2. What is the core mission?To advance mathematical research and scholarship
3. When was the AMS founded?It started in 1888, when mathematicians wanted a place to talk about their work together.
4. What does the AMS do for math lovers?It publishes books and journals, holds big meetings, and talks to governments to support math research and teaching.

Mathematical Scholarship: The rigorous pursuit and advancement of knowledge within the field of mathematics.
Dissemination: The act of spreading information or knowledge widely.
Advocacy: Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.