A Cultural History of Reforming Math for All by Jennifer Diaz

A Cultural History of Reforming Math for All by Jennifer Diaz

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Building off of a historically conscious understanding of school reform, Diaz makes the case that the language of mathematics, and the symbols through which it is communicated, is not merely about the alleged cultural indifference of mathematical thinking; rather, mathematical teaching relates to historical, cultural, political, and social under

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A Cultural History of Reforming Math for All by Jennifer Diaz

While many accept that math is a universal, culturally indifferent subject in school, this book demonstrates that this is anything but true. Building off of a historically conscious understanding of school reform, Diaz makes the case that the language of mathematics, and the symbols through which it is communicated, is not merely about the alleged cultural indifference of mathematical thinking; rather, mathematical teaching relates to historical, cultural, political, and social understandings of equality that order who the child is and should be. Focusing on elementary math for all education reforms in America since the mid-twentieth century, Diaz offers an alternative way of thinking about the subject that recognizes the historical making of contemporary notions of inequality and difference.

Jennifer D. Diaz is Assistant Professor of Education at Augsburg University, USA.

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ISBN 13 9780367877125
ISBN 10 0367877120
Title A Cultural History of Reforming Math for All
Author Jennifer Diaz
Series Routledge Cultural Studies In Knowledge Curriculum And Education
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2019-12-10
Number of pages 136
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