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.
