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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2015 Research Conference

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

4- Mixed-race Learners and the Reification of Mathematical Ability as Genetic

Monday, April 13, 2015: 5:00 PM-5:30 PM
Grand Ballrooms A&B (Combined) (Westin - Boston Waterfront)

 

Lead Speaker:
Niral Shah

Full Conference Paper
  • Shah - Mixed-race Learners and the Reification of Mathematical Ability as Genetic (NCTM 2015 Full Paper).pdf (1.1 MB)

    • Description of Presentation:

    Beliefs about the nature of mathematical ability are deeply tied to learners’ perceptions of their own potential. The case studies presented here of mathematics learners from mixed-race backgrounds shed light on how racial ideologies reify prevailing perceptions of mathematical ability as innate and fixed.

    Session Type: Brief Research Report

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