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'Africa Counts' and Ethnomathematics.

Authors :
Zaslavsky, Claudia
Source :
For the Learning of Mathematics. Jun 1994 14(2):3-8.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Discusses the writing of the book "Africa Counts: Number and Pattern in African Culture" and relates efforts to introduce multicultural perspectives into the mathematics curriculum at the elementary and secondary levels. Proposes what needs to be done to introduce ethnomathematical perspectives into the curriculum. (24 references) (MKR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0228-0671
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
For the Learning of Mathematics
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
EJ502143
Document Type :
Opinion Papers<br />Guides - Non-Classroom<br />Journal Articles