Title: Program aims to boost students interest in math, science

" Students at the Roosevelt school are getting some help with their digits the digit program aims to give Massachusetts students a boost in science technology and math. Western news tonight Kenneth Craig joins us now with more about this plan and Leslie well this program."

" The the initiative to do this whole program is the fact that despite some very high test scores in math and science. The states actually trailing when it comes to kids who want to pursue careers in these areas it is this gap that state leaders want to bridge. A handful of students at the Roosevelt school in -- it was a morning of them connecting the dots a colorful our stories crafts and even a little song and dance. All of this with just one goal getting young students interested in math and science and that's what keeps students and schools. When they want to stay and we made learning fun. It's all part of a pilot school outreach program that kicked off Monday morning called digits. Lieutenant governor Tim Murray and Worcester school superintendent doctor Melinda -- alongside a handful of educators and volunteers. All committed to showing children the possibilities in science technology engineering and math. Grouped by the acronym -- Understanding that taking those subjects and doing well in them and working at them. Is something that's incredibly important. For the lieutenant governor of the program is an investment in the Commonwealth's future already -- nationwide leader in science and technology. Funded by Department of Education grants the program is set to weave its way through classrooms across the state. Led by industry professionals with personal stories and a series of multimedia exercise this. But it was a surprise visit from musician performer has -- that got students excited. A look at how science plays out music videos plus for sleepy students on a Monday morning and a big win for stem advocates with an even bigger."

" Long term goal and -- sort of cliched at this but there are future -- truth and everything to motivate them. Is always a positive thing it can possibly do to get back to protect children is almost going to be part of now from here Leslie that program will visit some thirty force 34 schools in Worcester County Worcester County alone before making its way across the state. And I and it used a little of that when I was in school -- background at. Absolutely in the kids really seem to take an interest especially when the gentleman came in and started dancing. Really got them engaged and interest in math and science when they saw how can be used in ways they had no idea could. Like a good idea Kenneth Craig and Lester thanks."