The students we teach face many issues in their communities and the world at large. As our world has become more data driven, we can teach key math topics through the lens of social justice to empower students and promote equality. Within this PD we will demonstrate how to adapt current curricula problems to include these issues.

mathematics as an essential analytical tool to understand and change the world
deepen understanding of local and global issues
high level thinking
motivate/engage
critical thinking and problem solving
differentiation and interdisciplinary
increase math literacy

http://www.radicalmath.org/docs/SJMathGuide.pdf

https://definitions.uslegal.com/s/social-justice/

Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice: Conversations with Educators, Anita A. Wager and David W. Stinson

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1105049.pdf

http://ci563sum09.pbworks.com/f/HACKMAN.PDF

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/164714810ec1d6dd?projector=1&messagePartId=0.2

https://www.fbi.gov/about/partnerships/office-of-partner-engagement/active-shooter-incidents-graphics (data for intro problem)

download zipped folder red.zip [generic login required]

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View TLP PCMI | IAS YouTube channel for an overview of the Teacher Leadership Program, ideas for your classroom, resources for you and your colleagues, and short clips of important things to think about as teachers.