Mathematics and Multi-Ethnic Students: Exemplary Practices

Mathematics and Multi-Ethnic Students provides detailed profiles of teachers across the nation who have implemented effective mathematics instruction for diverse student populations. In this revised edition, Yvelyne Germain-McCarthy expands upon the popular case studies and adds two new chapters to highlight the latest educational research and practices that are reflected in the case studies. A third new chapter introduces the concept of the Life-Long Learning Laboratory where courageous questions on issues such as the impact of race on student learning are discussed. Featuring useful framing tools including the Discussion with Colleagues and Commentary sections, Mathematics and Multi-Ethnic Students translates concrete instances of access and equity into generalized problem-solving methods for promoting ethnic diversity across grade levels. An important resource for pre-service and in-service educators, researchers, administrators, and policy makers, this volume highlights the work of teachers who have gone beyond mere awareness of reform recommendations in mathematics instruction. By uniting the goals of multicultural education with those of the mathematics curriculum, educators will learn to conceptualize and implement best practices for effective, equitable teaching and learning of mathematics for their students.

Table of Contents:
Contents Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Background Purpose of This Book The Sensitive Questions Chapter Overviews Trends and Issues Leading to Standards-Based Reform Constructivism NCTM Standards: Building the Foundations for Reform, 1989–2000 NCTM’s Quest for a Coherent Curriculum The Third International Mathematics Study Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study Grit And Productive Struggle Reform-Based State Standards Common Core State Standards Common Core State Standards for Mathematics CCSSM Content Standards Procedural Skills and CCSSM Standards for Mathematical Practices Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All Guiding Principles for School Mathematics The Mathematics Teaching Practices Special Student Populations Assessing National State Standards NCTM Position on High-Stakes Assessment Math Wars II Standards-Based Documents as Living Documents Online Standards-Based Resources Exemplary Practice: What Does It Look Like? Envisioning a Standards-based Classroom Environment Exemplary Practices Resources Issues in Multicultural Mathematics Education Questions to Ponder Embracing Diversity Culture Multicultural Education Program Ethnomathematics Achievement of Traditionally Underserved Students The Achievement Gap The Opportunity and Educational Debt Multicultural Education and Euro-Americans Further Reflections on the Questions Culturally Sustaining/Revitalizing Pedagogy Resources Lynne Godfrey: African Americans and the Algebra Project Engaging Students Commentary Discussion between Colleagues Unit Overview: The Chinese Zodiac and the Division Algorithm Resources Georgine Roldan: Hispanics and Health Issues Engaging Students Commentary Discussion between Colleagues Unit Overview: Favorite Menu Items and Health Issues Resources Tim Granger: Native Americans and Rocketry Engaging Students Commentary Discussion between Colleagues Unit Overview: Aiming for the Stars Resources Renote Jean-François: Haitians and Technology Engaging Students Commentary Discussion between Colleagues Unit Overview: The Roamer and the Haitian Revolution Resources Samar Samini: Muslims and Inheritance Portions Engaging Students Commentary Discussion between Colleagues Unit Overview: Multiplication of Fractions Using Paper Folding Resources Diane Christopher: Euro-Americans and Quilts Engaging Students Commentary Discussion between Colleagues Unit Overview: Many Cultures under One Quilt Resource 11. Charlene Beckmann, Kara Stahl, and Tara Maynard: The Tortoise and the Hare Engaging Students Commentary Discussion between Colleagues Unit Overview: The Tortoise and the Hare Resources 12. Life-Long Learning Laboratory: L4 Life-Long Learning Laboratory Issues/Questions; L4 : Chapter 1—Racism; L4 : Chapter 2—Equality and Quality of Curriculum: Math Wars II; L4 : Chapter 3—Brilliant Children in Mathematics; L4 : Chapter 4—Teacher Preparation; L4 : Chapter 4: The Achievement Gap/Education Debt/Opportunity to Learn; L4: Chapter 4—Katrina and Equitable Schools in New Orleans Lesson Study Resources 13. Summary Bibliography

About the Author :
Yvelyne Germain-McCarthy is Professor Emerita of mathematics education at the University of New Orleans, where she has directed and taught the elementary and secondary mathematics methods courses for graduate and undergraduate students. She currently serves as a consultant to universities and school districts on mathematics professional development.