We know that connecting classroom learning to students’ lives and experiences makes math more engaging and meaningful. By embedding community-based ideas into your math curriculum, you can help students see the relevance of math in their everyday surroundings while honoring their cultural and community practices. Here are ten powerful ways to integrate real-world, community-centered math concepts into your teaching.
'What is an 8-year old doing creating magnificent iterations of high school mathematics? And why was it hidden from us?' This professional learning moment resonated: All children create powerful worlds that we can unlock with mathematics...