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Association of Teachers of Mathematics
Teaching mathematics for social justice
This full colour book is aimed at teachers of mathematics who are interested in addressing issues of social justice in their classrooms.
It proposes an alternative approach to teaching mathematics that encompasses:
- Collaborative problem-solving that promotes discussion and engagement
- Activities that highlight the relevance and meaningfulness of mathematics
- Fostering understanding of social, cultural, political and economic situations
- Mathematical investigations that develop learners' agency
- Developing a critical understanding of the nature of mathematics.
The book includes:
- Seven projects addressing issues of social justice in the mathematics classroom
- Twenty task sheets designed to be photocopied for students
- Teachers' notes offering ideas for supporting and developing classroom practice
- Six accessible research articles exploring the theories underlying the teaching ideas.
It is based on the premise that conventional approaches to teaching mathematics do not adequately address the needs of all learners, or the needs of society as a whole, and is written in a style that allows teachers to use the ideas in a flexible, creative and non-prescriptive way.
The projects are suitable for students in Key Stages 3 and 4 mathematics classrooms, for those studying the new 'core mathematics' curriculum and for those on post-compulsory numeracy courses.
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