Results 121 to 130 of about 4,069 (167)
Ethnomathematics: What is it? [PDF]
Mathematics Connection, 2001 This piece of work sought to look at what “Ethnomathematics” means, the advantages and disadvantages of ethnomathematics in mono-cultural and multi-cultural societies. Justification of employing ethnomathematical ideas during the teaching mathematics in the classroom is also discussed. (Mathematics Connection: 2001 2: 57-60)
C. A. Okpoti, Okpoti, C. A.
openaire +3 more sources
Criticisms and contradictions of ethnomathematics [PDF]
Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2010 This article aims to contribute to the ongoing discussion about the epistemology and philosophy of ethnomathematics, and to debate its educational implications. It begins by identifying in recent literature two categories of criticism of ethnomathematics:
Alexandre Pais, Pais Alexandre
exaly +3 more sources
Some of the next articles are maybe not open access.
Related searches:
Related searches:
Ethnomathematics and philosophy
Zentralblatt für Didaktik der Mathematik, 1999Any concept of ethnomathematics must eventually meet philosophical debates about the nature of mathematics. In particular neo-realist positions are anathema to the idea that mathematics is culturally based, but even modern quasi-empiricist philosophies are challenged by the fundamental relativity implied in ethnomathematical writing.
openaire +1 more source
Discussing Ethnomathematics: Is Mathematics Culturally Dependent? [PDF]
Procedia, Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2014 Starting with its presentation by Ubiritan D’Ambrosio, ethnomathematics has been a prominent sub field of mathematics education research. In this paper, I will first discuss how different researchers, who study ethnomathematics, define it. Second, I will
Cimen, O. Arda
exaly +2 more sources
The End of Innocence: A Critique of 'Ethnomathematics'
Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1997Ethnomathematics originated in the former colonies, in response to the Eurocentrism of the history of mathematics, mathematics itself and mathematics education. It has also found expression in several other contexts. It is a part of the broader framework that elaborates the social and political dimensions of mathematics and mathematics education but ...
Vithal, R., Skovsmose, Ole
openaire +4 more sources
Ethnomathematics and political struggles
Zentralblatt für Didaktik der Mathematik, 1998The paper analyzes and discusses a research study in an ethnomathematics approach, which was developed in a Movimento Sem-Terra (Landless People Movement) settlement in Brazil. The research study is organized as a pedagogical project with peasants, students, teachers and technicians experiencing the construction of an educational process in which local
openaire +1 more source
Making sense of ethnomathematics: Ethnomathematics is making sense
Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1996This is a rather complete, up-to-date review of Ethnomathematics. The author goes through a careful analysis of the main theoretical works on Ethnomathematics, specifically a detailed presentation of the directions proposed by Marcia Ascher, Paulus Gerdes and the reviewer.
openaire +2 more sources
Ethnomathematics in Mathematics Curriculum via Ethnomathematical Word Problems
2016The challenges to the education system in the 21st century are focused on understanding how the societal context and communication affect the students’ perceptions and foreknowledge. One of the dilemmas is the place of the individual, his customs, traditions, and knowledge in the global village. This dilemma arises for teaching and learning mathematics
Ada Katsap, Fredrick L. Silverman
openaire +1 more source
2019
Exploring the new classic topics can be daunting in any battlefield, and ethnomathematics is no exception. In this work we provides our elaboration about ethnomathematics, including the development of terminology, some area related, also criticism on it as well, for further explorations.
Adib Rifqi Setiawan +1 more
openaire +1 more source
Exploring the new classic topics can be daunting in any battlefield, and ethnomathematics is no exception. In this work we provides our elaboration about ethnomathematics, including the development of terminology, some area related, also criticism on it as well, for further explorations.
Adib Rifqi Setiawan +1 more
openaire +1 more source
2016
Mathematics developed in tandem with human activities to cope with the challenges that nature presented; its role was to sustain undertakings, which were intended for survival. This development began in prehistoric times. The acceleration in Mathematics during the Renaissance led through the centuries to the abstract Mathematics discipline of very high
Ada Katsap, Fredrick L. Silverman
openaire +1 more source
Mathematics developed in tandem with human activities to cope with the challenges that nature presented; its role was to sustain undertakings, which were intended for survival. This development began in prehistoric times. The acceleration in Mathematics during the Renaissance led through the centuries to the abstract Mathematics discipline of very high
Ada Katsap, Fredrick L. Silverman
openaire +1 more source