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Despite how math curricula tend to present real-world challenges as universal and neutral, representations of reality in these problems are based on
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particular
though oftentimes implicit
assumptions, social values, and priorities
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though oftentimes implicit
assumptions, social values, and priorities
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Q: How well do conventional views of mathematical literacy (and translations of those
visions to curricula) take up girls and women – their experiences, promise, knowledge and ways of knowing?
#Feminism
visions to curricula) take up girls and women – their experiences, promise, knowledge and ways of knowing?
#Feminism
critical thinking (in math)
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critical mathematics
what's the difference? 🧵 #mtbos #mathed #iteachmath
vs.
critical mathematics
what's the difference? 🧵 #mtbos #mathed #iteachmath
critical thinking:
what do we know and how do we know it?
is this answer right?
does an argument make sense?
do we have enough evidence?
are these data reliable?
are there other interpretations or solutions?
what do we know and how do we know it?
is this answer right?
does an argument make sense?
do we have enough evidence?
are these data reliable?
are there other interpretations or solutions?
critical mathematics:
how can we use mathematics to reveal or document or analyze various forms of oppression?
how can we use mathematics to transform unjust systems?
how is mathematics used and who benefits from looking at or solving a problem this way? (cont.)
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how can we use mathematics to reveal or document or analyze various forms of oppression?
how can we use mathematics to transform unjust systems?
how is mathematics used and who benefits from looking at or solving a problem this way? (cont.)
#iteachmath
No single person has done more to set back Math education in Alberta and the development of confident learners ready to tackle the problems of the future than @nhungtrandavies … no wonder she has partnered with the govt on this disastrous new curriculum!
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#AbEd #MathEd
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#AbEd #MathEd
Let me take 1/60 of an hr to dissect this tweet that was designed to mislead and misinform…
She’s a person of science (a medical doctor) but that’s a broad term. I have a BSc so I guess I’m a person of science too but that doesn’t qualify me to speak outside my expertise.
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She’s a person of science (a medical doctor) but that’s a broad term. I have a BSc so I guess I’m a person of science too but that doesn’t qualify me to speak outside my expertise.
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Unlike the dr, my degrees are in math and education and I have taught math for 15+ yrs. I’m constantly reflecting on what I do, reviewing current research/practices, and tailoring my instruction to the needs of my students. I’m an active learner of the science of math ed.
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My website is so big that it has 30 subdirectories. Which suggests to me that I should take a month or so to tweet a link to one of those each day. I’ll start tomorrow. For now, here’s the link to the site:
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_Algebra: Themes, Tools, Concepts_ is a ground-breaking textbook I co-authored in the 90’s, with powerful lessons for grades 7-12. Free, with supporting materials and commentary:
mathed.page/attc/
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_Algebra: Themes, Tools, Concepts_ is a ground-breaking textbook I co-authored in the 90’s, with powerful lessons for grades 7-12. Free, with supporting materials and commentary:
mathed.page/attc/
#mtbos #iteachmath #mathed
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Seeking Depth in Algebra 2
Bad teaching has given that course a bad rep. Done right, it helps prepare *all* students for more advanced work.
Links to a range of curricular materials:
mathed.page/alg-2/index.ht…
#mtbos #iteachmath #mathed
Seeking Depth in Algebra 2
Bad teaching has given that course a bad rep. Done right, it helps prepare *all* students for more advanced work.
Links to a range of curricular materials:
mathed.page/alg-2/index.ht…
#mtbos #iteachmath #mathed
the trolls appear and it's due to this guy once again directing them towards me.
this time, they're bothered by this statement, which was liked by a whopping 3 people
that thread:
Q: "We value the journey in so many subjects in school. Why are we so focused on answers in math?"
My Answer: Math functions as a gatekeeper, and so focuses on who answers correctly and quickest. if you change that approach to math, then you might open the gates.
Q: "We value the journey in so many subjects in school. Why are we so focused on answers in math?"
My Answer: Math functions as a gatekeeper, and so focuses on who answers correctly and quickest. if you change that approach to math, then you might open the gates.
