A Cultural History of Reforming Math for All

The Paradox of Making In/equality

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Curricula, Elementary
Cover of the book A Cultural History of Reforming Math for All by Jennifer  D. Diaz, Taylor and Francis
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Author: Jennifer D. Diaz ISBN: 9781317269182
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 22, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Jennifer D. Diaz
ISBN: 9781317269182
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 22, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

While many accept that math is a universal, culturally indifferent subject in school, this book demonstrates that this is anything but true. Building off of a historically conscious understanding of school reform, Diaz makes the case that the language of mathematics, and the symbols through which it is communicated, is not merely about the alleged cultural indifference of mathematical thinking; rather, mathematical teaching relates to historical, cultural, political, and social understandings of equality that order who the child is and should be. Focusing on elementary math for all education reforms in America since the mid-twentieth century, Diaz offers an alternative way of thinking about the subject that recognizes the historical making of contemporary notions of inequality and difference.

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While many accept that math is a universal, culturally indifferent subject in school, this book demonstrates that this is anything but true. Building off of a historically conscious understanding of school reform, Diaz makes the case that the language of mathematics, and the symbols through which it is communicated, is not merely about the alleged cultural indifference of mathematical thinking; rather, mathematical teaching relates to historical, cultural, political, and social understandings of equality that order who the child is and should be. Focusing on elementary math for all education reforms in America since the mid-twentieth century, Diaz offers an alternative way of thinking about the subject that recognizes the historical making of contemporary notions of inequality and difference.

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