Math that matters

Math that matters by David Stoker

‘Middle school is a wasteland of pizza party math’ is a line, in the introduction of Maththatmatters which immediately strikes in my mind and arises many types of questions. Are books doing justice with us? Do these offer us what is required? The main purpose of math activities should to reinforce the math skills and moral values so that students can justify in the society. Are the higher professional degrees or higher education in math, everything? The main purpose is not only related with solving the problem. Moreover, the relevant content to engage the learner in social reality. Why we are still unable to explain the magnitude and impact of U.S military? Why we fail to discuss the impact zone of today’s nuclear missiles?  David talks about the intelligent skepticism. It is very important for students, so that they can understand who they are. It could be helpful in building the future more wisely. When equity and justice would be the intrinsic part of their learning then they can pass on to the next generations. David believes that the social justice math can make them able to take responsibilities of democratic citizenship. Maththatmatters assignments are associated with life. These help us to see the life more closely. Students who do not see reality in the classroom are isolated and at risk. Justice topics such as gender, race, ability, workplace, sexuality and community open the doors for the real world. Intellectual self defense opens our eyes in many ways. In terms of Wal-Mart, we recall legend hero Robin Hood. How does a store afford to give us all of these deals?

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