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Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice
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This book is aimed at secondary Maths/numeracy teachers who are interested in addressing issues of social justice in their classrooms and want some ideas for how to go about this. Its premise is that conventional approaches to teaching maths do not adequately address all learners' needs, or the needs of society as a whole. It proposes an alternative approach that encompasses:
- Collaborative problem-solving that promotes discussion and engagement;
- Activities that highlight the relevance and meaningfulness of mathematics;
- Fostering understanding of social, cultural, political and economic situations;
- Mathematical investigations that develop learners’ agency;
- Developing a critical understanding of the nature of mathematics.
Topics
Compassionate Values, Equality, Industry and Economy, Politics and Government, Production and Consumption
Age Ranges
KS3: ages 11-14, KS4: ages 14-16
Subjects
Maths / numeracy, Philosophy / P4C / Critical thinking