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Tonya Bartell,Cathery Yeh,Mathew D. Felton-Koestler,Robert Q Berry

Upper Elementary Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice

Upper Elementary Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice

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This book offers a fresh approach to teaching mathematics for social justice by connecting upper elementary mathematics content to student curiosity, empathy, and issues they see or experience. It provides teacher-friendly design, tested lessons, and instructional materials to engage students in exploring age-appropriate, culturally relevant topics such as valuing differences, health and pay inequality, bullying, voting rights, and environmental justice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc


A remarkable collection of innovative ideas emerges, equipping educators to embrace the pivotal role of advocating for social justice within the mathematics classroom. Each book brims with engaging activities, frameworks, and standards that prioritize instruction around community, worldview, and the diverse developmental needs of all students, serving as an essential resource for revitalizing our commitment to the next generation.

Linda M. Fulmore
TODOS: Mathematics For ALL
Cave Creek, AZ

Empower students to be the change—join the teaching mathematics for social justice movement!

In our contemporary world, students of all ages possess a heightened awareness of social injustices, thanks to the pervasive influence of media and their personal experiences. However, when the topic of social justice arises, mathematics seldom enters the conversation. This book, designed with teachers in mind, breathes new life into upper elementary mathematics content by seamlessly integrating it with student curiosity, empathy, and the issues they encounter or witness.

Through rigorous testing in Grades 3-5 classrooms, the model lessons within this book guide teachers in applying critical frameworks to their instruction, utilizing standards-based mathematics to explore, understand, and respond to social justice issues. Discover how to plan engaging mathematics explorations that resonate with students through age-appropriate, culturally relevant topics, such as appreciating differences, addressing health and pay inequalities, combating bullying, safeguarding voting rights, and championing environmental justice.

Key features of this resource include:

Content cross-referenced by mathematical concepts and social issues

Strong connection to Learning for Justices social justice standards

Access to downloadable instructional materials and lesson resources

Guidance for lessons driven by students' unique passions and challenges

Exploration of the interplay between research and practice

Written specifically for teachers committed to fostering a more equitable and inclusive mathematics education.

Weight: 890g
Dimension: 279 x 215 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071845516

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