Infusing Mathematics into Social Studies.

The new mathematics standards recently issued by New York (NY) require that all educators participate in the mathematical development of their students. This paper argues that what is being written about mathematics can be used in any subject. It explains that an investigation of writings about mathematics led to the discovery that it can be used in any subject. A number of mathematics topics were discovered that could be taught while teaching social studies. The paper reviews the literature that influenced these thoughts. It also demonstrates how one social studies educator has begun to teach mathematics during social studies. Contains 9 references. (Author/BT)