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Publication Date: 2012-Oct
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Decennial Redistricting: Rich Mathematics in Context
Rubel, Laurie H.; Driskill, Michael; Lesser, Lawrence M.
Mathematics Teacher, v106 n3 p206-211 Oct 2012
Every two years in the United States, districts in each state elect representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives. The district boundaries are not permanent; rather, they are redrawn every ten years in a process known as redistricting. Mathematics is useful in understanding this important and often contentious process. Redistricting is a rich context for teaching and learning mathematics, one that illuminates both American democracy and important mathematical ideas. This article offers suggestions for classroom implementation as well as resources for further exploration. (Contains 4 figures, 1 table and 8 online resources.)
Descriptors: United States History, Classroom Techniques, Democratic Values, Curriculum Implementation, Legislators, Population Distribution, Population Trends, Political Divisions (Geographic), Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Activities, Mathematical Applications
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Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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