Multicultural Mathematics: Interdisciplinary Cooperative-Learning Activities - Softcover

Zaslavsky, Claudia

 
9780825121814: Multicultural Mathematics: Interdisciplinary Cooperative-Learning Activities

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Multicultural Mathematics is just that: an invitation to explore how we can study mathematics through the contributions of cultures throughout the world.

This fascinating book contains 58 activities that each include:
cultural, historical, or other background information.
problem-solving activities and examples that are ideal for cooperative learning.
a Think about This section to encourage critical thinking and further exploration.

Among the many sample activities inside, you'll find:
The Amazing Maya Calendar
Money in West Africa
Islamic Art: Designs and Tessellations
To Smoke Or Not to Smoke
The First Magic Square

Multicultural Mathematics includes a Concepts and Skills Chart which aligns each activity with NCTM Standards

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