In conclusion, the review analyzes the AVID research paper on how to improve high school students' understanding of mathematics. First, the review shows that AVID structured the article based on adult learning principles. In this regard, AVID treats high school students like adults; their mode of understanding therefore coincides with that of older people. There are five theories that describe effective processes for ensuring that adults learn effectively and efficiently. The conference paper meets the description of three of the adult learning theories, but fails to meet the standards set forth by the other two. However, the concepts presented in the document can help high school students not only learn and understand mathematics but also prepare them for college. The latter constitutes one of the main objectives of AVID. Additionally, the AVID article can help secondary school teachers design a beneficial learning program in mathematics. Therefore, the document achieves its goals of preparing students for college education. The conference paper presents mathematics as an important applicable subject in society. It traces the history of mathematics in secondary education. Additionally, it highlights important aspects of the subject and describes several ways to approach mathematical problems through reading and teaching. Additionally, the document fits into an adult learning framework. Although AVID meets the standards required to present an adult education conference paper, it does not take into account that it is intended for young adults (adolescents) (Kaye & Johnson, 2002). Therefore, most students may find the document a little difficult to understand. Students will therefore be able to re...... middle of paper ......hnics. Therefore, it presents a critique of the AVID Mathematical Conference Paper based on the principles of andragogy.Works CitedAVID. (nd). AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. Retrieved from http://www.avid.org/research.ashxBainbridge, W.S. (2007). The scientific research potential of virtual worlds. Science, 317 (5837), 472-476. Eysenbach, G. and Wyatt, J. (2002). Using the Internet for health surveys and research. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 4(2), e13-e13. Kaye, B.K. and Johnson, T.J. (2002). Online and Informed: Uses and Gratifications of the Web for Political Information. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 46(1), 54-71. Rainie, H. (2012). The rise of electronic reading. Washington, DC: Pew Research Center Internet and American Life Project.