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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Annual Meeting and Exposition

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

566- Moving the Margins of Ethnomathematics: Reframing Cultural Norms in Math

Saturday, April 12, 2014: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
214 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Anita Bright


What happens when researchers turn the lens of ethnomathematics onto mainstream curricular materials? Drawing from critical perspectives, this session focuses on the cultural complexity and messages math texts may carry. Emphasizing equity, diversity, and social justice, we will examine both what and whose knowledge is valued in math texts.

Presentation Format: Research Session
Grade Band Audience: General Interest/All Audiences

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