The program's goal is to build on the success of the national program while adapting it to the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students. According to the National Council of Teachers of Math standards, deaf and hard of hearing students who have traditionally succeeded with computation need to focus on application and problem solving. The Family Math Program meets both of these goals. Families attend six weekly workshops, where they experience hands-on activities that make math fun and accessible. The workshops are free of charge to the families, said Page.
Families receive workshop materials and dinner at each workshop.
Workshops are open to extended families and siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and caregivers. At the end of each workshop, families are given a Family Math bag. Each bag contains copies of the games and activities used during the session, along with the needed materials for families to do the activities independently. Families can borrow copies of sign language videotapes and read aloud stories used during workshops. It is an odd number.