Leveraging Multicultural Mathematics Tasks for Inclusive and Engaging Teaching

Fri, 4/12: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
130 
Session 
60 Minutes 
Live 
Room: 3 

Description

In this session, we will discuss ethnomathematics and its benefits and introduce participants to a variety of multicultural mathematics resources. We will also explore multicultural math tasks focusing on geometric concepts and facilitate conversations related to incorporating multicultural mathematics tasks (MMT) in the classroom (e.g., possible challenges incorporating MMT and using MMT in fostering students' critical thinking and problem solving)

Lead Speaker

Jerome Z. Amedu, University of New Hampshire

Co-Speaker

Ruby L. Ellis, North Carolina State University

Audience

6 to 8

Session Content Level

Introduction to the Topic

Strands

Rejoicing in the Assets and Identities of All Students