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Sunzuma, Gladys; Maharaj, Aneshkumar – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2019
Geometry and culture are interrelated, making school geometry closely connected to the environment as well as culture in which it is taught. With regard to this connectedness, the Zimbabwean mathematics syllabus indicates that geometry should be connected to the learners' environment and culture. This article explores teacher-related challenges to…
Descriptors: Ethnography, Geometry, Mathematics Instruction, Foreign Countries
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Galindo, Enrique, Ed.; Newton, Jill, Ed. – North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2017
The theme of the 39th proceedings of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA) conference was "Synergy at the Crossroads: Future Directions for Theory, Research, and Practice." The metaphor of crossroads was inspired by the conference venue--the historic Indianapolis Union…
Descriptors: Conference Papers, Mathematics Education, Psychology, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Liljedahl, Peter, Ed.; Nicol, Cynthia, Ed.; Oesterie, Susan, Ed.; Allan, Darien, Ed. – North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2014
The theme of the 38th meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME 38) and the 36th meeting of the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA 36) was "Mathematics Education at the Edge." Academically, the theme provides opportunities to highlight and examine…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Research
Rubenstein, Rheta N. – Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal, 1993
Offers a matrix to assist mathematics-curriculum planners and teachers around the world in developing multicultural learning materials. Contains 22 references. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometry, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Gura, Kay – Primus, 1996
Describes a mathematics course that involves the study of growth patterns combined with an analysis of the symmetry of patterns. Briefly outline the curriculum and and discusses key features of the course, such as use of hands-on models, video, slides, and speakers from other disciplines. Contains 29 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Geometry, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Presents 2 teaching ideas: (1) incorporating art, poetry, and geometry in class projects, and (2) showing alternative ways to introduce the statement, "If the product of two numbers is zero...," particularly by changing the word "zero" to "10" in the statement. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Brainstorming, Enrichment Activities, Geometry
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Zeitler, Herbert – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1990
Geometric axioms are discussed in terms of philosophy, history, refinements, and basic concepts. The triumphs and limitations of the formalism theory are included. Described is the status of high school geometry internationally. (KR)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Foreign Countries, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
Gutstein, Eric, Ed.; Peterson, Bob, Ed. – Rethinking Schools, Ltd, 2005
This unique collection of more than 30 articles shows teachers how to weave social-justice principles throughout the math curriculum, and how to integrate social-justice math into other curricular areas as well. "Rethinking Mathematics" presents teaching ideas, lesson plans and reflections by practicing classroom teachers and distinguished…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Democracy, Maps, Curriculum Guides
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Mathematics Education. – 1989
The purpose of this revised syllabus/guide is to help teachers and administrators plan and implement Course II in the the State Three-Year Sequence for High School Mathematics for Regents credit. Course II builds upon the state mathematics curriculum outlined in the department's mathematics K-6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Course I publications.…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Algebra, Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Curriculum Development. – 1990
The purpose of this revised syllabus/guide is to help teachers and administrators plan and implement Course I in the State of New York Three-Year Sequence for High School Mathematics for Regents credit. Course I builds upon the State mathematics curriculum outlined in the Department's mathematics K-6, Grade 7, and Grade 8 publications. This guide…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Algebra, Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction
Watson, Jane, Ed.; Beswick, Kim, Ed. – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2007
This is a record of the proceedings of the 30th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA). The theme of the conference is "Mathematics: Essential research, essential practice." The theme draws attention to the importance of developing and maintaining links between research and practice and…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Concept Mapping, Student Teachers