critical thinking (in math)
vs.
critical mathematics
what's the difference? 🧵 #mtbos #mathed #iteachmath
vs.
critical mathematics
what's the difference? 🧵 #mtbos #mathed #iteachmath
critical thinking:
what do we know and how do we know it?
is this answer right?
does an argument make sense?
do we have enough evidence?
are these data reliable?
are there other interpretations or solutions?
what do we know and how do we know it?
is this answer right?
does an argument make sense?
do we have enough evidence?
are these data reliable?
are there other interpretations or solutions?
critical mathematics:
how can we use mathematics to reveal or document or analyze various forms of oppression?
how can we use mathematics to transform unjust systems?
how is mathematics used and who benefits from looking at or solving a problem this way? (cont.)
#iteachmath
how can we use mathematics to reveal or document or analyze various forms of oppression?
how can we use mathematics to transform unjust systems?
how is mathematics used and who benefits from looking at or solving a problem this way? (cont.)
#iteachmath
critical mathematics (more):
when might math not be the best way to solve a problem?
how does math exacerbate inequalities?
whose mathematical ideas do we study and why and for what purposes?
#takebackmath
when might math not be the best way to solve a problem?
how does math exacerbate inequalities?
whose mathematical ideas do we study and why and for what purposes?
#takebackmath
every school promotes critical thinking,
yet critical mathematics is controversial
do you see why?
yet critical mathematics is controversial
do you see why?
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