Park City Mathematics Institute Social Justice in Mathematics Project Abstract

Verses: A Poem for Equity

Grade Level(s): K-12

Subject: Math

Author: Ahngelique Annule [@2hyptch]

 

An enlightening take on the hotbed topics of (a) social justice (b) equity and (c) belongingness in regard to underrepresented students. Encouraging listeners to activate through interactive play using social media, grassroots actionizing as well as other meaningful and implementable takeways.

 

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Students as Critical Consumers of Numbers: Kindling Critical Math Competencies through Adapted Curriculum and Meaningful Inquiry Projects

Grade Level(s): 5th & 6th

Subject: 5th & 6th Grade Math

Author: Chad Robertson

 

In an era where reasoned argumentation seems to be in threat, there is added urgency for Mathematics educators to help students develop the ability to critically analyze numbers. Additionally, for students to truly see themselves as mathematicians, they need authentic public spaces to create and share original mathematics that can draw interest and validation from the larger community. This presentation will provide a case study of an adapted 6th grade Statistics Unit on school gun violence and Poster Competition project where students developed, researched, and presented on their own statistical question around an important social issue. The presentation will also provide a framework teachers can use to adapt their curriculum units to help students make sense mathematically of emergent social issues and see themselves as agents in mathematics and social change.

 

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Social Justice & Middle School Math

Grade Level(s): 6th

Subject: 6th Grade Math

Author: Julie Wright [@julierwright]

 

Many teachers want our students to use math to explore social justice issues and propose solutions. Doing so enhances their mathematical and other identities and gives them agency and motivation in our classrooms. However, it can be quite difficult for teachers to develop tasks around social justice that are suited to students’ individual interests, local issues, or timely concerns and also meet the math goals for the class. Building on my PCMI work from 2017, I have built an app to help middle school math teachers choose tasks, or give students a framework to choose tasks, that fit particular Common Core math standards, and I will talk this summer and fall at conferences (including the NCTM Regional Conference in Seattle) on this work and how my students used math to explore their world.

 

Links
Social Justice Middle School Math App link: https://tinyurl.com/SJMapp
My Upcoming Talks at Oregon Regional and NCTM Seattle: https://goo.gl/rzqGow

 

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