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Many mathematics teachers insist that what they teach is free from social context. Both traditional and reform math curricula is filled with that orientation. Students attempting to solve such problems often remark, “Who cares?” Since they don’t, they lose interest not only in the exercise, but ultimately in the overall connection of math to life. An increasing number of math teachers say the best way to counter that long-term disconnect is to reach students’ imaginations by putting math into a social context, one that also is directly relevant to life. This lesson plan puts math and science in context for your students.
Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation’s children. Our teaching materials have won two Oscars, an Emmy and more than 20 honors from the Association of Educational Publishers, including two Golden Lamp Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Scientific surveys demonstrate that our programs help students learn respect for differences and bolster teacher practice.
Many mathematics teachers insist that what they teach is free from social context. Both traditional and reform math curricula is filled with that orientation. Students attempting to solve such problems often remark, “Who cares?” Since they don’t, they lose interest not only in the exercise, but ultimately in the overall connection of math to life. An increasing number of math teachers say the best way to counter that long-term disconnect is to reach students’ imaginations by putting math into a social context, one that also is directly relevant to life. This lesson plan puts math and science in context for your students.
Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation’s children. Our teaching materials have won two Oscars, an Emmy and more than 20 honors from the Association of Educational Publishers, including two Golden Lamp Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Scientific surveys demonstrate that our programs help students learn respect for differences and bolster teacher practice.
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